Embedded Supermajority: The Could-Be Candidate
Jul 11, 2024
Conservative parents in Tennessee navigate new politics post-school shooting. Controversial decisions strain their beliefs and relationships. They grapple with the aftermath and the impact on their advocacy work. How will they reconcile their views with the changing political landscape?
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Interview Invitation
- Moms Covenant Melissa Alexander and Mary Joyce were invited to an interview with Tommy Laron.
- They hoped to reach a more conservative audience and potentially influence opinions on gun control.
Unexpected Setting
- The interview was set in Old Smoky, a bar and music venue, during March Madness.
- The women felt out of place amidst the party atmosphere.
Backlash and Unforeseen Consequences
- The interview, though promised to be uncut, sparked immediate backlash online after a photo was posted.
- The women were unprepared for the negative reaction from posting a picture with a controversial figure.