Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 5/17/22: PA Primaries, Elon's Twitter Threats, Legalized Bribery, UFO Hearings, WH Press Briefings, NATO Expansion, & More!
May 17, 2022
Dr. Trita Parsi, co-founder of the Quincy Institute, dives into U.S. foreign policy and its implications on global dynamics. The discussion highlights the tensions surrounding NATO expansion with Sweden and Finland, assessing public sentiment and risks of escalation with Russia. Parsi also critiques U.S. military support in Ukraine amidst the energy crisis and explores the socio-economic impacts of the solar industry. Additionally, they address the roots of extremism linked to demographic changes and social media's role in amplifying violent ideologies.
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PA Senate Primary Upset
- Kathy Barnett, a conservative media personality, is surging in the Pennsylvania Republican Senate primary.
- Trump endorsed Dr. Oz, but Barnett's true MAGA vibe resonates with some voters.
Trump's Endorsement Power
- The Pennsylvania Senate race tests Trump's endorsement power and its impact.
- Oz and McCormick's attacks on each other allowed Barnett to rise.
Gubernatorial Race Surprise
- Doug Mastriano, a Republican gubernatorial candidate with fringe views, leads in Pennsylvania.
- Trump endorsed him after seeing his surge, hedging his bets after Oz's shaky Senate race.
