If Dems Lose These States in November, They’re Screwed
Jul 12, 2024
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Aaron Kleinman from The States Project and Phoebe Petrovic from Wisconsin Watch discuss key states in the upcoming elections. Topics include extreme right-wing influences in state politics, strategic political donations, and the impact of COVID-19 on state elections.
The November elections hinge on key states identified by Aaron Kleinman's research team.
Militant anti-abortion activist, Matthew Turella, symbolizes a dangerous trend towards theocratic beliefs within the Republican Party.
Deep dives
Matthew Turella's Extreme Anti-Abortion Activism
Matthew Turella, a pastor in Wisconsin, gained notoriety in the 90s as one of the nation's most militant anti-abortion activists. He advocated extreme actions such as blockading clinics and forming church militias. Turella promotes the Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates, allowing defiance of laws deemed unjust under God's law, emphasizing a theocratic worldview.
Republicans' Dangerous Shift towards Theocracy
Turella's ideology reflects a dangerous trend within the Republican Party towards theocratic beliefs. His teachings call for violence and the implementation of strict religious laws, contradicting democratic principles and promoting intolerance towards marginalized communities like women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of color.
Greg Abbott's Negligence during a Hurricane
During a recent hurricane hitting Texas, Governor Greg Abbott chose to remain in Asia on a scheduled trip, neglecting the crisis in his state. This reflects a pattern of Republican leaders prioritizing personal agendas over the needs of their constituents, displaying a lack of empathy and responsibility towards those affected by natural disasters.
Heritage Foundation Hacked by Gay Furry Activists
The right-wing Heritage Foundation faced a hack by a group of gay furry hackers targeting the organization for its harmful policies towards abortion, healthcare, and LGBTQ+ communities. Exposing user data, passwords, and usernames, the hackers emphasized their opposition to the foundation's threats to marginalized groups, showcasing a creative form of digital activism.
This week on The New Abnormal, Aaron Kleinman, director of research for The States Project, spills on the key states we should be looking out for in the November elections. Plus! Investigative reporter at Wisconsin Watch and ProPublica, Phoebe Petrovic, joins us to break down her recent article surrounding how a militant anti-abortion activist is influencing Republican politics.