The Bulwark Podcast Mark Leibovich: The Oracle of Washington
May 10, 2024
Mark Leibovich, author of 'This Town' and 'Thank You for Your Servitude', joins Tim Miller to discuss Mike Johnson's potential schemes with Trump for Jan 6, 2025, Gavin Newsom's political ambitions, Biden's age concerns, Kevin McCarthy's vendetta, and Nikki as the wild card. They explore various political scenarios and dynamics in Washington.
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GOP on Campus
- Tim Miller recalls a college protest at George Washington University.
- Several Republican politicians attended, including Lauren Boebert and Byron Donalds.
Johnson's Impact
- Mike Johnson's responsible leadership makes other Republicans look worse.
- His changed behavior highlights how easily they could choose a similar path.
Johnson's Motives
- Mark Leibovich questions if Mike Johnson's change is genuine or a scheme with Trump.
- He wonders if Johnson offered support for Trump's future goals in exchange for leeway on current issues.