The MeidasTouch Podcast Defeating Extremism with Terry McAuliffe and Steve Schmidt
Oct 26, 2021
Terry McAuliffe, former Governor of Virginia and advocate for voting rights, discusses the urgency of voter turnout in his gubernatorial campaign. He emphasizes progressive policies to enhance economic stability and reproductive rights in Virginia. Steve Schmidt, political strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder, critiques the Republican Party's drift towards extremism, calling for immediate Democratic action to hold the House in 2022. They delve into the January 6th insurrection, highlighting the need for accountability and the importance of protecting democracy.
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Flag Pledge at Youngkin Rally
- At a Glenn Youngkin rally, attendees pledged allegiance to a flag used in the January 6th insurrection.
- Youngkin thanked the organizers, alarming Terry McAuliffe.
Support McAuliffe
- Text "Terry" to 50550 to support Terry McAuliffe's campaign.
- Help defeat Trump and his allies in Virginia.
GOP's Moral Collapse
- The Republican Party's moral collapse into proto-fascism is deeply concerning.
- This descent mirrors historical extremist movements, threatening democracy.