The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 826 - Democrats’ Circular Firing Squad
Jul 26, 2019
Internal conflicts within the Democratic Party are front and center, particularly the clash between AOC and Nancy Pelosi over impeachment strategies. The podcast dives into the divide between pragmatism and progressivism, questioning public perceptions of Trump's actions post-Mueller report. As key figures prepare for upcoming debates, tensions rise between top candidates like Biden and Harris. Plus, discussions on political controversies, social media's impact on discourse, and global tensions add layers to the narrative.
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Democratic Divide on Impeachment
- Democrats are divided on impeachment, mirroring the division between AOC and Nancy Pelosi.
- This division revolves around strategy, not ideology, with Pelosi as the pragmatist and AOC as the ideologue.
Democrats' Misplaced Blame on Communication
- Ben Shapiro claims Democrats repeat the mistake of assuming unpopularity stems from poor communication.
- He cites Al Gore, John Kerry, and Hillary Clinton as examples.
Impeachment's Unpopularity
- Despite a poor Mueller hearing, some Democrats still want to impeach Trump.
- Impeachment remains unpopular with independents, potentially hurting Democrats.