Steve Deace Show GOP Is BLOWING IT: What's Going Wrong (and How to Fix It) | 9/24/26
Sep 24, 2026
Jesse Kelly, conservative radio personality, author, commentator, and former U.S. Marine, joins a wide-ranging political discussion. They examine Republican midterm vulnerabilities, inflation, voter demoralization, and messaging against the Democratic left. They also debate foreign-policy priorities and whether Christians can thoughtfully engage with horror films.
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Sound The Alarm While There Is Still Time
- Deace says public warnings are useful six weeks before an election but could become harmful two weeks out.
- He timed his post to leave campaigns enough attention cycles to change their messaging and recover.
Biden’s 2022 Warning Speech Saved Democrats
- Deace reinterprets Biden’s 2022 Nazi speech as an effective turnout strategy rather than a desperate failure.
- He argues emotionally negative messaging demoralized independents while energizing Democrats, helping them avoid the expected rout.
Horror Films Subvert More Than Fear
- Deace describes horror as uniquely subversive because it can undermine spirituality, sexuality, and assumptions about reality.
- He notes that horror often introduces young viewers to clergy, occult themes, nudity, and supernatural or moral confusion.
