Whoever Fills Mitch McConnell’s Shoes Will Be Even Worse
Mar 1, 2024
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The podcast discusses the Poor People's Campaign and the need for economic justice, as well as the shift of the Republican Party towards politics over problem-solving. Topics include Mitch McConnell's legacy, Trump's manipulative strategies, and Republican hypocrisy on IVF support.
Urgent need for policy addressing poverty root causes from civil rights leader Bishop William Barber.
Republican Party transition from small government champion to no government avatar highlighted by S.E. Cupp.
Deep dives
Republicans Blocking Bill to Protect IVF
Senate Republicans, led by Senator Cindy Hyde Smith, blocked a bill introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth to protect IVF and reproductive technologies at the federal level. Despite claiming to support IVF access, Republicans blocked the bill, citing it as an overreach.
Hypocrisy of Republican Stance on IVF
Republicans, while claiming to support IVF access, have actively prevented legislative measures to protect IVF clinics, following a controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling that effectively bans IVF procedures. Their contradictory actions showcase a lack of genuine concern for preserving IVF rights.
Trump Legal Team's Failed Attempt in Georgia Election Case
The Trump legal team's star witness, Terence Bradley, failed to provide substantial evidence in an attempt to remove prosecutor Fanny Willis from the Georgia election interference case. Bradley admitted to speculation and lacking concrete knowledge of the alleged relationship between Willis and Nathan Wade, undermining the credibility of the case.
Republican Legal Tactics vs. Facts
The tactics employed by Republicans in legal cases seem to prioritize confirming preconceived notions over factual accuracy. Their reliance on speculative claims and lack of substantial evidence, as seen in the failed case against Fanny Willis, raises questions about their intentions in legal proceedings.
First on this week’s episode of The New Abnormal, a conversation with civil rights leader Bishop William Barber about the Poor People’s Campaign and the urgent need to craft public policy to correct the root causes of poverty. Plus! CNN commentator and New York Daily News columnist S.E. Cupp joins the program to discuss her thesis that the Republican Party has gone from being the champion of small government to the avatar of no government.