The MeidasTouch Podcast Charlie Sykes & Gregg Hurwitz take on the GQP
May 25, 2021
Charlie Sykes, founder of The Bulwark and a conservative commentator, shares his insights on the GQP's troubling transformation and its departure from traditional values. He highlights the party's bizarre behavior and its growing disdain for the military. Joining him, bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz discusses effective political messaging strategies to engage voters leading up to 2022. Together, they argue for unity among pro-democracy advocates while cautioning against extremist ideologies, emphasizing the urgency of restoring decency in American politics.
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Charlie Sykes' Political Journey
- Charlie Sykes began in Democratic politics, even working for Eugene McCarthy's campaign.
- He later became a conservative talk show host but left the Republican Party due to Trump.
Ron Johnson's Transformation
- Charlie Sykes admits supporting Ron Johnson's election, believing him to be a practical thinker.
- He's bewildered by Johnson's transformation, likening it to a shift from Proxmire to McCarthy.
The GQP's True Nature
- The Republican party's embrace of Trump reflects a deeper issue within the base.
- The "intellectual cover" of conservatism masked a more disturbing underlying ideology.
