Dark rhetoric is back at the Republican National Convention
Jul 17, 2024
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Senior political reporter Aaron Blake discusses the dark and ominous tone at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. He highlights the aggressive rhetoric against Democrats, the resurfacing of divisive language in politics, and the potential impact on the Democratic nominee selection.
Adam Schiff urges Biden withdrawal due to doubts on defeating Trump.
Republican National Convention adopts aggressive rhetoric reminiscent of Trump era.
Deep dives
Democratic Congressman Calls on Biden to Drop Out
California Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff, a prominent figure in the party, publicly urged President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, citing concerns about Biden's ability to defeat Donald Trump. Schiff's statement highlighted doubts about Biden's prospects, despite acknowledging his historical significance as a president. This call adds to a growing number of Democrats in Congress advocating for Biden's exit, signaling internal party discussions on the election's direction.
Republican National Convention Dynamics
The Republican National Convention featured Ohio Republican Senator J.D. Vance as a key speaker following his selection as Donald Trump's running mate. Vance's introduction faced scrutiny due to his isolationist foreign policy stance and anti-corporate positions conflicting with some party members. The convention's tone shifted towards more aggressive rhetoric on Tuesday, reminiscent of past events under Donald Trump's leadership, focusing on divisive messaging against Democrats and maintaining a confrontational stance in political debates.
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Updates on 2024 Election, Democratic Pressure on Biden, and Challenges with Republican Nominee at RNC
Senior political reporter Aaron Blake is hopping on the mic solo before getting ready for Wednesday night’s speeches to run through the themes emerging midway through the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Speeches have been turning more ominous and he expects that will continue.
Today’s show was produced and mixed by Sam Bair. It was edited by Renita Jablonski.
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