Steve Deace Show Republicans ESCAPE with Victory in Tennessee Special Election: Here's What It Means | 12/3/25
Dec 3, 2025
The discussion centers on the surprising victory in Tennessee's special election and what it reveals about Republican strategies. The hosts analyze Trump's influence and the GOP's struggles with grassroots support. There's a call for an immigration moratorium, alongside reflections on past Middle East policies. They unpack the complexities of discharge petitions and Mike Johnson's leadership under pressure. Additionally, the panel engages in a lively game of Buy, Sell, or Hold, tackling various listener-submitted topics.
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Preborn Partnership Story
- Steve Deace describes Preborn's program funding ultrasounds and its impact on saving lives.
- He cites matched gifts and listener generosity as reasons the partnership succeeded over recent years.
Why The Tennessee Result Mattered
- Tennessee's special election showed turnout can match midterms and still tighten races versus presidential margins.
- Steve Deace argues immigration shifts and targeted turnout operations explain Democratic strength in special elections.
Local Views Highlight Assimilation Limits
- Filmmaker interviews in Minneapolis revealed segments of the Somali community prefer Sharia law and Somalia over U.S. cultural assimilation.
- The hosts use these clips to argue immigration has cultural and political consequences in certain locales.