Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 9/28/23 DEBATE SPECIAL: Winners And Losers Of Second GOP Debate, Trump Holds Rally At Non Union Plant, New Menendez Accusations, Fetterman Loses Senate Dress Code, Cenk Uygur Floats Potential 2024 Run
Sep 28, 2023
Join Ryan Grim, a seasoned journalist, Emily Jashinsky, a sharp political commentator, and the dynamic Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks, as they dissect the recent GOP debate highlights. They analyze the candidates' mixed performances, dive into Trump’s rally at a non-union plant, and discuss new allegations facing Senator Menendez. The conversation also touches on changing union dynamics and the potential impact of younger voters on the 2024 elections, emphasizing the urgent need for grassroots campaigns to invigorate the political landscape.
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Candidates on UAW Strike
- Krystal and Saagar highlight examples of the candidates' comments on the UAW strike.
- They analyze the candidates' responses and their implications.
Shifting Republican Views on Unions
- Republican voters show increasing support for unions, according to a poll.
- This contrasts sharply with the anti-union stance of elected Republicans.
Pension Misinformation
- Tim Scott's claim that unions are to blame for underfunded pensions is misleading.
- The 2008 financial crisis and risky investments by fund managers significantly contributed to pension shortfalls.