FiveThirtyEight Politics Adam Kinzinger muses: ‘I would love to run against Ted Cruz'
Nov 2, 2023
Former congressman and recent Texas transplant Adam Kinzinger discusses his new book and reflects on the current state of the Republican Party. Topics include running against Ted Cruz, tension within the party, drawing the center back, admired politicians, the future of the GOP, being authentic in politics, and changing dynamics of political parties.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Tension within the Republican party
01:33 • 15min
Discussion on drawing the center back into the party and the challenge of extremism
16:04 • 2min
Admired Politicians and Lack of Change in Public Opinion
18:09 • 3min
The Future of the Republican Party
21:39 • 14min
Being Authentic in Politics and Moderating Views on Guns
35:12 • 2min
Guess What Americans Think
36:49 • 6min
Changing Dynamics of Political Parties and Representation in Congress
42:42 • 5min