The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1639 - Kevin McCarthy’s Speaker Bid Keeps Falling Short
Jan 4, 2023
Kevin McCarthy struggles to secure the House Speaker position amidst internal Republican dissent and a lack of viable alternatives. The podcast explores the political antics and serious implications of this standoff. It also discusses the controversy surrounding Twitter's censorship practices under government influence. Additionally, tensions in Canada are highlighted as a psychologist faces scrutiny for speaking out, raising significant free speech concerns. There's also a nod to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the ever-evolving COVID-19 landscape.
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Low Stakes Speakership
- The House Speaker's role currently has low stakes because their main job is to reject Biden's proposals.
- Current Republican holdouts against McCarthy lack clear demands or a viable alternative candidate.
Republican Party Cohesion
- The Republican Party's lack of power has weakened its ability to enforce cohesion.
- Individual congresspeople act independently, making it difficult to form a majority coalition.
Strategic Political Action
- When criticizing political figures, always have a clear strategy and goal.
- Simply stating disapproval without a plan is unproductive.