Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/24/23: Vivek Ties w/ DeSantis In Republican Shakeup, Elon Rebrands Twitter to "X", Biden Terrified Of Cornel West Bid, Congress Blasts UFO Coverup, Krystal Reviews Barbie, Bezos Loses 100 Million At WAPO
Jul 24, 2023
Vivek Ramaswamy gains ground in the GOP primary, tying with DeSantis amid covert controversies. Elon Musk rebrands Twitter as 'X', aiming for a new global banking venture. Biden expresses concern over Cornel West's Green Party bid. Congress probes UFO cover-ups, claiming encounters with unearthly objects. Krystal dissects the cultural fascination with Barbie while Saagar reveals Jeff Bezos’s staggering losses at the Washington Post. Dive into the tension between political strategy and the evolving media landscape!
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GOP Race Shake-Up
- Fox Business polls reveal a shift in the Republican presidential race.
- Vivek Ramaswamy ties DeSantis for second place in one national poll, while Trump maintains a strong lead.
DeSantis's Gamble
- DeSantis' focus on cultural issues may be hurting his electability.
- Republican voters prioritize a candidate who can defeat Biden and focus on economic issues.
Nazi Imagery Controversy
- A DeSantis staffer retweeted a pro-DeSantis video featuring Nazi imagery.
- This incident highlights the campaign's tendency to engage with extreme online content.