Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/10/25: Josh Shapiro War On Kamala, Newsom Dodges AIPAC Questions, Corporate Lobbyist Vs The Rich
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Dec 10, 2025 
Sam Gedaldig, a Republican lobbyist and author of the report 'Class Dismissed,' joins to dissect class divides in politics. He reveals how wealth influences reputational advantages for lawmakers, skewing party alignments. Gedaldig highlights the competition for working-class voters and the shifting dynamics between both parties. The conversation dives into the implications of these divides on representation and questions around corporate interests in Washington. His insights challenge traditional notions of class in political discourse.
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Shapiro Calls Out Harris's Book Claims
- Josh Shapiro publicly doubled down on calling parts of Kamala Harris's book-promotion claims "bullshit" and said "She's trying to sell books, period."
- The exchange highlights intra-party 2028 positioning and skepticism about Harris's national appeal.
Newsom's AIPAC Answer Was Carefully Worded
- Gavin Newsom said he has never taken AIPAC money but left open that his "lines" could evolve in the future.
- Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti read his language as intentionally vague and politically calibrated.
Washington's Unconscious Class Bias
- Sam Gedaldig's report "Class Dismissed" documents an elite class bias in Washington toward representatives from wealthier districts.
- He argues this bias shapes perceptions of who is "reasonable" and who is "crazy" in Congress.
