The MeidasTouch Podcast Former Attorney General Holder Discusses Tuesday’s Election
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Nov 4, 2025 Eric Holder, the former U.S. Attorney General and civil rights advocate, joins the discussion focusing on the stakes of California's Proposition 50. He passionately defends it as a critical measure against gerrymandering and the illegitimate consolidation of power. Holder highlights the dangerous politicization of the Justice Department and shares concerns about voter intimidation. He also addresses the Supreme Court's legitimacy crisis and offers ideas for reform, emphasizing the need for civic engagement and empowering the public to reclaim democracy.
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Prop 50 As People-Powered Corrective
- Prop 50 represents a grassroots pushback against efforts to rig elections and preserve democratic norms in California.
- Eric Holder frames it as a people-powered corrective to partisan attempts at manufacturing political advantage.
Power Grab Is A Sign Of Weakness
- Holder says the current GOP tactics focus on acquiring and maintaining power, sometimes illegitimately.
- He argues these moves reflect weakness rather than strength and mirror authoritarian playbooks.
Eroding Electoral Safeguards Threatens Democracy
- Holder links gerrymandering, weakened voting protections, and court compliance to authoritarian tendencies.
- He warns that these tactics erode meaningful elections and concentrate power away from voters.