Bannon`s War Room WarRoom Battleground EP 858: Dems Search For A Shtick As MAGA Is Now The Workers’ Voice, And Nigel Farage Looks Unstoppable in UK
Sep 26, 2025
Dave Weigel, a political journalist and commentator, discusses the Democratic 'Abundance movement,' its clash with wokeness, and the party's struggle to reclaim working-class support. Matt Goodwin, a political analyst focused on British culture, highlights the rise of Reform UK, fueled by concerns over immigration and national sovereignty. Their conversation reveals the strong on-ground enthusiasm for Nigel Farage and explores the political implications of public anger post-Brexit, as well as the challenges surrounding free speech in the UK.
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Democrats' 'Abundance' Pro-Growth Pivot
- The abundance movement frames Democrats as pro-growth, pro-technology, and pro-housing to counter anti-growth greens.
- It attracts Silicon Valley donors and pushes permitting and energy reforms to make building cheaper.
Abundance Rejects Degrowth And Anti-Corporate Left
- Abundance opposes degrowth and favors more immigration, housing, and energy to boost flourishing.
- It accepts big corporations and market solutions rather than anti-monopoly government breakups.
Pack Growth With Progressive Policies
- Package popular, low-cost pro-growth policies so voters accept less-popular social positions.
- Offer economic gains first, then include progressive pluralist policies as a bundled package.
