Krystal and Saagar react to Liz Cheney's overwhelming defeat in the Wyoming GOP primary, discussing the Republican party's alignment with Trump and the challenges faced by Cheney. They also explore the upcoming election in Alaska, analyzing the candidates and the implementation of ranked choice voting. Additionally, they discuss the recent election results and the potential comeback of a well-known political figure. Finally, they touch on a person's appearances on TV shows, including Dancing with the Stars.
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Alaska's implementation of rank choice voting in elections has made the outcomes more interesting and complicated, potentially impacting the state's political landscape.
Liz Cheney's defeat in the Wyoming Republican primary highlights the strong influence and polarization caused by Trump within the party, questioning her strategy of attracting Democratic voters.
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Rank Choice Voting in Alaska
Alaska has recently implemented rank choice voting, which has made the elections in the state more interesting and complicated. This new system allows voters to rank their choices, and the top four candidates from the initial round move on to the next round. In the special election to replace Don Young, Lisa Murkowski, who has been at odds with Trump, is in good shape to advance to the final round. Sarah Palin, the former governor and vice presidential candidate, is also in the running, but may face challenges due to her polarizing nature. This new system of voting could have a significant impact on the outcomes in Alaska.
Liz Cheney's Defeat in Wyoming
Liz Cheney, who has been critical of Trump, suffered a significant defeat in the Wyoming Republican primary. With only two counties in the state voting for her, Cheney's strategy of attracting Democratic voters in an attempt to secure victory did not work out as planned. Despite her vocal criticism of Trump, Cheney's record and policies align closely with the Republican base, voting with Trump 93% of the time. This primary outcome in Wyoming highlights the significant influence and polarization caused by Trump in the Republican Party.
The Future of Democracy: Liz Cheney vs. Dick Cheney
Liz Cheney's defeat in the Republican primary has brought attention to the Cheney family's complicated relationship with democracy. While Liz Cheney expressed her commitment to the future of democracy during her campaign, her standing alongside her father, Dick Cheney, raises questions about the irony of this statement. The father-daughter duo's history, including opposing the Voting Rights Act and working to steal the election in 2000, challenges their commitment to democratic ideals. The primary result underscores the challenge of opposing Trump within the Republican Party and the difficulties of building a coherent opposition movement.