The Bulwark Podcast Alyssa Farah: Trump's Big L in Indiana
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Dec 12, 2025 Alyssa Farah Griffin, former White House spokesperson and political commentator, joins to discuss Indiana Republicans' surprising stance against Trump's influence. She highlights the growing threats of antisemitism and extremism among online conservatives. The duo analyzes demographic shifts and questions Trump's electability today, emphasizing the need for the GOP to evolve. Alyssa critiques Kamala Harris’s communication style and shares insights on media propagandists influencing public discourse. A thought-provoking chat on the future of conservatism!
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State Republicans Rejected Extreme Gerrymander
- Indiana Republicans refused a 9-0 gerrymander, voting to preserve state-level authority over maps.
- The vote signals limits to Trump's influence within his own party at the state level.
Lawmakers Faced Harassment Over Maps
- Senator Jean Leising recounted getting texts sent to her grandson's teammates to pressure her on the gerrymander vote.
- She refused to yield, saying she wouldn't live 76 years to bow to that bullying.
Gerrymandering Signals Political Weakness
- Refusing to gerrymander suggests political weakness, not confidence, in party messaging and policy.
- Heavy map-manipulation efforts often hide lack of a persuasive governing record.