Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 5/15/23: DeSantis Owns Trump In Iowa, Elon Bows To Turkey Censorhip, Zelensky Plots NATO Bombing, Feinstein Staff Covered Up Years, Jon Stewart Shreds CNN Townhall, MSNBC Shook, CNN Reporters In Tears
May 15, 2023
Ron DeSantis gains momentum in Iowa as he campaigns against Trump for the 2024 primaries. Meanwhile, Elon Musk faces backlash for bowing to Turkish censorship demands. In Ukraine, leaked documents suggest a controversial military strategy involving NATO. Ethical dilemmas arise as Dianne Feinstein's staff reportedly concealed her health issues for years. Jon Stewart critiques CNN's hosting of Trump, stirring media controversies. This lively discussion highlights the tension between political strategies and media responsibilities.
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DeSantis in Iowa
- Ron DeSantis visited Iowa, mirroring Obama's retail politics strategy.
- He even one-upped Trump by adding a stop where Trump cancelled a rally due to "bad weather".
DeSantis' Gamble
- DeSantis is betting on Republican voters tiring of Trump's chaos.
- His strategy resembles Obama's, aiming for early state victories to gain momentum.
DeSantis' Theory of the Case
- DeSantis's team believes he can beat Trump due to high internal approval ratings and Trump's unpopularity with some Republicans.
- They cite DeSantis's strong performance with "very conservative" voters in Iowa.