Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 5/25/23: DeSantis Announces, Trump Mauls DeSantis with Announcement Memes, Republican Progress Debt Ceiling, Uvalde 1 Year Later, Ukraine Behind Drone Attacks, China EV Race, Public Housing Solution, Skanda Amarnath Explains Debt Ceiling Solution
May 25, 2023
Skanda Amarnath, the Executive Director of Employ America, dives into the complexities of the U.S. debt ceiling and unveils a unique solution involving callable perpetual bonds. The conversation highlights the Republican Party’s internal strife over debt negotiations and the urgent need for compromise. The hosts also dissect Ron DeSantis’s Twitter announcement and Donald Trump's sarcastic response. Additionally, they address the chilling aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting and the ongoing challenges in the electric vehicle race against China.
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DeSantis' Campaign Launch Fiasco
- Ron DeSantis launched his 2024 presidential campaign on Twitter Spaces, which crashed due to high traffic.
- This technical difficulty led to a disastrous start, hindering his message.
DeSantis' Messaging Disconnect
- DeSantis' "get it done" pitch clashes with his bungled campaign launch.
- His focus on niche online issues like ESG and cryptocurrency may not resonate with the broader GOP base.
DeSantis's Electability Challenges
- DeSantis's abortion stance, while beneficial in the GOP primary, may hurt his general electability.
- His ambiguous response on Ukraine reflects a struggle to appease both donors and the base.