The Playbook Podcast GOP Senator Tillis is done mincing words | "The Conversation"
Feb 1, 2026
Thom Tillis, Republican U.S. Senator from North Carolina and former management consultant, speaks bluntly about leadership and strategy in today’s GOP. He demands accountability after Minnesota shootings. He criticizes advisers' competence, warns that tariffs and messaging could cost November, and urges a return to business-friendly, limited-government approaches.
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Speed Up FEMA Paperwork
- Do push for faster, simpler FEMA processes so local governments receive disaster funds without bureaucratic delays.
- Sen. Thom Tillis says a dashboard and straightforward paperwork would prevent stalled reimbursements and speed debris removal.
Staff Failures Can Trigger Electoral Backlash
- Poorly performing White House advisors can create broad political damage beyond individual mistakes.
- Tillis warns that bad execution by aides like Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem risks a Republican wave loss in November.
Play Team Ball For Midterms
- Do prioritize party unity and coordinate between the White House and Senate to maximize midterm wins.
- Tillis urges teamwork over public feuds to avoid avoidable losses in November.