12/12/24: Ted Cruz confronted on CNN, Republicans defending Matt Gaetz

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Dec 12, 2024

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the progressive US Representative from New York, joins the discussion on the political landscape. They discuss the Republican defense of figures like Matt Gaetz amid ethics inquiries, raising questions about party loyalty and accountability. Ocasio-Cortez's potential role as ranking member of the House Oversight Committee signals a shift towards new Democratic leadership. The conversation also touches on the implications of the Daniel Penny acquittal in the Jordan Neely case, highlighting systemic issues surrounding justice and society's responsibilities.

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ANECDOTE

Cruz Defends Hegseth

Ted Cruz defended Pete Hegseth's potential cabinet nomination despite allegations.
Cruz claimed he would review Hegseth's FBI background check but downplayed sexual assault allegations.

INSIGHT

Cruz's Hypocrisy

Ted Cruz's claim that 'everyone will' be concerned if deeply concerning information emerges about a nominee is hypocritical.
He voted against nearly all of Biden's nominees, demonstrating partisan motivations.

ANECDOTE

McConnell's Late Resistance

Mitch McConnell criticized Trump's isolationist views after endorsing him for president.
McConnell now claims he'll fight isolationism despite enabling Trump's return to power.

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-- On the Show:

-- Brittany Page, host of The Page Perspective, fills in for David. Check out her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@brittanyepage

-- Texas Senator Ted Cruz gets called out on his contradictions during a CNN interview with Kaitlan Collins

-- Outgoing Senate leader Mitch McConnell gives a tepid response to Trump returning to power

-- Anti-Trump strategist Sarah Longwell dunks on former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at the DealBook Summit

-- Florida State Representative Susan Valdes changes her party registration from Democrat to Republican, growing the GOP's supermajority

-- Congresswoman Nancy Mace claims she was “physically accosted” by a transgender youth advocate who shook her hand

-- During Trump's first term, the Justice Department obtained records of media figures and elected officials who opposed them

-- Representative Sean Casten, a Democrat, calls out Republicans for protecting Matt Gaetz and blocking the ethics report from getting released

-- Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is expected to become the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, signaling a new generation of Democratic leadership

-- Daniel Penny, who was found not guilty of manslaughter this week for his involvement in the death of Jordan Neely, says to Fox News's Jeanine Pirro he has no regrets

-- On the Bonus Show: Jesse Dollemore joins Brittany Page to discuss RFK Jr.'s agenda in the Trump administration, prominent Democrats acquiescing to Trump, and much more...

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