We're Not Wrong We're Not Wrong's 2025 Christmas Buffet
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Dec 24, 2025 Ryan Jakubowski, a sharp political content creator, and Evan Scrimshaw, a savvy political podcaster, dive into the chaotic dynamics of the 'Worst State Party Draft.' They critique the lackluster performances of parties from California to Georgia and examine strategic blunders across multiple states. The discussion spills over into a lively analysis of legislative maneuvers in a significant funding bill presented by Jen, covering everything from immigration fees to environmental rollbacks. In a twist, Andrew shares the gripping tale of McKinley’s assassination, lacing history with political intrigue!
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State Parties Determine Electoral Outcomes
- State party competence strongly shapes who gets elected, independent of national trends.
- Poor candidate selection and internal civil wars explain many surprising state-level outcomes.
California GOP Lacks a Spark
- Justin uses California GOP's lack of a visible moderate candidate as an example of organizational failure.
- He argues a single appealing moderate could ignite competitiveness but the party shows no pulse.
Florida Democrats' Self-Perpetuating Decline
- Florida Democrats repeatedly fail to win consequential statewide races despite demographic opportunities.
- Internal disunity, failure to clear primaries, and Hispanic outreach breakdowns create a feedback loop of decline.