The Bulwark Podcast
Will Saletan: The GOP Surrenders before First Vote
Jan 15, 2024
Will Saletan, a political commentator and journalist, joins Charlie Sykes for a discussion on the Republican Party's surrender to Trump, the normalization of political violence, and racial attitudes within the party. They also touch on Joni Ernst's stance on Capitol attack pardons and the controversy surrounding Joe Biden's strike on the Houthis.
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- Republican senators are endorsing Trump without any votes being cast, revealing the rapid collapse of the party and their moral and authoritarian positions.
- The upcoming Iowa caucuses could solidify Trump's dominance in the Republican primary, with Nikki Haley's potential second-place finish impacting momentum.
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Republican Party's Collapse and Support for Trump
The podcast discusses the rapid collapse of the Republican Party and the widespread support for Donald Trump among its members. It mentions the shift in attitudes from Republican senators who previously criticized Trump to now endorsing him without any votes being cast. The podcast highlights the moral and authoritarian positions taken by these senators and explores the motivations behind their early endorsements. It also raises concerns about the declining support for democracy among Republican primary voters and the growing acceptance of racist rhetoric within the party.
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