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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Becca Balint & Dana Milbank
Oct 11, 2023
Rep. Andy Kim shares his perspective on primarying a sitting Democratic Senator. Rep. Becca Balint discusses how Democrats are navigating the landscape marked by Republican incompetence. Dana Milbank evaluates the challenging decision facing Republicans as they contemplate their leadership choice in Congress.
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- The Republican Party must confront the influence of Trumpism and extremist elements within the party to work towards governing and serving the public.
- The impasse in budget negotiations caused by the Republican Party's refusal to honor spending agreements can lead to another government shutdown, prioritizing their political interests over the functioning of the government.
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The Republican Party's Internal Struggle
The podcast episode discusses the ongoing internal struggle within the Republican Party. The speaker highlights how the party has been unable to address the influence of Trumpism and the extremist elements within the party. The speaker criticizes Kevin McCarthy, who has been unable to provide strong leadership and has made deals that ultimately backfired. The episode emphasizes the need for the Republican Party to confront these issues and work towards governing and serving the public.
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