Faithful Politics "Cancelled, But Called" - w/former Congressman Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh is a former Illinois congressman elected to Congress in the Tea Party wave of 2010. Following his service in Congress, Walsh became one of the most popular conservative talk radio hosts in the country, syndicated in major markets throughout the United States. In August of 2019, Joe announced his candidacy for president of the United States, waging a Republican primary challenge against Donald Trump. So, how does a person go from a one-time supporter of Trump, tweeting in the fall of 2016, "On November 8th, I'm voting for Trump. On November 9th, if Trump loses, I'm grabbing my musket. You in?” to writing a book called: “F*ck Silence: Calling Trump Out for the Cultish, Moronic, Authoritarian Con Man He Is”?
Will Wright (Political Host) talks with Joe Walsh on this week’s Faithful Politics Podcast about his career as a social worker, politician, and political homelessness. This episode shows you a side of Joe Walsh that you probably have never seen, or heard, before, as he reflects on past regrets, redemption, and the future of the GOP.
About Joe Walsh
William Joseph Walsh (born December 27, 1961) is an American politician, conservative talk radio host, former social worker, and former 2020 Republican presidential candidate who served one term in the United States House of Representatives representing Illinois's 8th congressional district.
Born and raised in the Chicago metropolitan area, Walsh began his career as a social worker providing education and job skills training to students in low-income areas, gradually becoming more politically active. In the 1990s, he identified as a moderate Republican, but he later became a conservative and a Tea Party activist.
During his time in Congress, Walsh was criticized for his often personal attacks against members of the Democratic Party and, specifically, President Barack Obama. He accused the president of abandoning the U.S.–Israel alliance and bankrupting the country. Walsh maintained a no-compromise approach to legislating that included rejecting any tax increases. He consistently voted against raising the federal debt cei
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