Straight White American Jesus Weekly Roundup: MAGA’s 2026 Blueprint
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Jan 2, 2026 Dan Miller delves into the Trump administration's 2026 strategy, highlighting the unpopularity of its 'one big beautiful bill.' He argues that the GOP blames messaging rather than substance for its failures. The discussion includes why popular policies like ACA subsidies are sidelined to protect elite interests. Miller connects culture wars to economic distractions, revealing how slashing aid for vulnerable communities and attacking clean energy initiatives are part of a broader agenda that prioritizes the powerful over ordinary Americans.
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Big Bill Served The Wealthy, Not Voters
- The GOP's signature 'one big beautiful bill' was unpopular from inception and remains so.
- Dan Miller argues its unpopularity stems from serving wealthy interests, not messaging failures.
Wealth Skews Legislative Outcomes
- Scholarly research shows legislative outcomes reflect wealthy citizens' concerns.
- Miller connects this to GOP policy choices that prioritize affluent interests over popular needs.
Culture Wars Mask Economic Choices
- Culture-war distractions let the GOP retain support while implementing policies that hurt ordinary people.
- Miller says attacks on marginalized groups mask economic choices favoring the wealthy.