The Victor Davis Hanson Show The Last Line of Defense: Victor's conversation with Senator Eric Schmitt
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Aug 22, 2025 Senator Eric Schmidt of Missouri, elected in 2022 and author of 'The Last Line of Defense', joins for a captivating discussion. He dives into Missouri's political transformation and the evolving voter dynamics post-Claire McCaskill. Schmidt shares his experiences as Attorney General tackling leftist judicial overreach and critiques immigration policies affecting the Mexican American community. The importance of strategic engagement against liberal narratives and challenges in foreign policy under the Biden administration are also emphasized.
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Missouri’s Political Realignment
- Missouri shifted from a 20th-century bellwether to a solidly red state over two decades.
- Eric Schmidt attributes the change to a long populist streak amplified by Trump.
Class Over Race In New Coalition
- The GOP coalition is becoming a multi-ethnic working-class party rather than purely racial.
- Schmidt and Hanson note class and workplace concerns now often outweigh traditional racial voting patterns.
Use Strategic Lawsuits And Standing
- Build legal capacity to fight policy through courts and identify plaintiffs with standing.
- Use targeted lawsuits to force review and create precedents that protect policy aims.
