Overtime – Episode #641: Donna Brazile, Adam Kinzinger
Nov 18, 2023
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Engaging discussions revolve around the unpredictable Republican primary landscape, with candidates grappling under Trump's shadow. There’s a humorous look at the importance of pronouncing names correctly in politics, intertwined with debates on congressional integrity. The chat turns to quirky campaign finance scandals and their ramifications on political extremism. They tackle the complexities of political leadership perceptions, especially regarding Biden, and end with a light-hearted moment about Snoop Dogg's unexpected announcement to quit smoking.
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Quick takeaways
Candidates like DeSantis collapsing in polls due to emulating Trump's base.
Expulsion of George Santos highlights the need to denounce and confront extremism within the party.
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Potential Candidates Dropping Out of Republican Presidential Primary
In the podcast, the hosts discuss the potential candidates who may drop out of the Republican presidential primary. They mention DeSantis, the Florida governor, as a candidate who is collapsing in the polls. It is noted that DeSantis made the mistake of trying to emulate Donald Trump and hoped to inherit his base, but Trump's strong presence in the party made it difficult. The hosts also mention the North Dakota governor, Ron Bergam, and Ace of Huston as potential candidates who may drop out.
Expulsion of George Santos from the House and Dealing with Extremism
Another topic discussed is the push for the expulsion of George Santos from the House due to his campaign finance scandal. The hosts believe that the Republican majority, with a narrow four or three-vote majority, will likely vote to expel him as he has become an embarrassment to the institution. The hosts also talk about the need to denounce extremism and to fight against it. They mention how extremism can take over a party if not confronted early, using the example of Donald Trump's rise within the Republican Party. They bring up a tape where Paul Ryan, Kevin McCarthy, and Steve Scalise discussed the possibility of Dana Rorbacher and Trump being on Putin's payroll, highlighting the need to address and confront extremism within one's own party.