Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 11/16/21: Kamala Disaster, Beto, Tax Cuts, Twitter Bubble, Ai Weiwei, Biden Economy, Progressives, Labor Update, and More!
Nov 16, 2021
Kyle Kulinski, known for his YouTube channel Secular Talk, fills in as guest host. He dives into Kamala Harris's struggles as VP, examining her low approval ratings and political ramifications. The duo discusses Beto O’Rourke’s challenging bid for Texas governor and the disconnect with Latino voters. They critique Democrats' tax policies favoring the wealthy, while highlighting labor updates and the current strikes showing increased public support for workers. Kulinski also warns against authoritarianism echoing China's past, stressing the need for a more empathetic economic dialogue.
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Kamala's Struggles
- Kamala Harris's aides feel she's set up to fail with a difficult portfolio like border policy.
- The White House, however, blames her low approval ratings and lack of effective communication.
Kamala Harris Embarrassed
- Kamala Harris experienced a cringeworthy moment.
- As she was about to speak at the White House, they announced another speaker over her.
Beto's Decline
- Beto O'Rourke, despite nearly beating Ted Cruz in 2018, lost momentum.
- He performed poorly in the presidential primaries and now faces an uphill battle in the Texas gubernatorial race.
