The MeidasTouch Podcast The most FLIPPABLE House Seat in America with Democratic Candidate Will Rollins
Oct 12, 2022
Will Rollins, a Democratic candidate for Congress in California’s 41st district, shares insights from his background as a national security prosecutor. He discusses the vulnerabilities of incumbent Ken Calvert and the significance of this flippable seat. The conversation dives into combating domestic extremism and the impact of disinformation from the right-wing media. Rollins also highlights environmental challenges like the Salton Sea and the potential for economic growth through lithium production, all while addressing accountability in tech and pressing social issues.
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Train Derailment Attempt
- Will Rollins prosecuted a case involving a QAnon-radicalized train engineer.
- The engineer attempted to derail a train towards the USNS Mercy hospital ship during COVID.
Calvert's Rhetoric
- Ken Calvert's rhetoric inspires extremism, radicalizing Americans through disinformation.
- He promotes conspiracy theories and hate speech, further dividing the nation.
Redistricting Impact
- Redistricting has made California's 41st Congressional District more favorable for Democrats.
- Democrats now outnumber Republicans, putting Ken Calvert's 30-year career in jeopardy.