2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin Republicans Rip Democrats Over Shutdown as SNAP Benefits Run Dry; Johnson Can't See Third Trump Term
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Oct 28, 2025 Hyma Moore, a Democratic strategist and former DNC chief of staff, shares insights on political dynamics, while David Burrell, a nonpartisan pollster, reveals intriguing AI survey findings. They delve into the ramifications of the government shutdown on SNAP benefits and discuss the blame game, along with how upcoming governor races might shift political strategies. The conversation also touches on the implications of a potential third Trump term and public reaction to AI's growing role in politics.
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Founders Who Built AI Now Sound The Alarm
- David Burrell opens referencing AI builders who now sound the alarm about existential risk.
- He contrasts apocalypse warnings with visions of abundance to frame the debate.
Shutdown Is A High-Stakes Messaging Battle
- The shutdown fight is a messaging tug-of-war with both parties able to frame blame depending on audience.
- SNAP, air traffic control pay, and health-care subsidy timing make the shutdown politically risky for Republicans despite tight messaging.
SNAP Cuts Could Hurt Republican Voters And Local Economy
- Many SNAP recipients live in Republican-voting areas, so benefit interruptions could politically backfire on Republicans.
- Disruption will also harm retailers, farmers, and local economies tied to SNAP spending.