Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 5/28/24: Dave Smith Sounds Off On Trump And RFK Jr Libertarian Convention, Biden Mouthpiece Rage Copes Over Bad Polling, South Park Exposes US Healthcare System
May 28, 2024
Featured guest Dave Smith, host of "Part of the Problem" and a leading libertarian voice, dives into the recent Libertarian Convention, discussing the dynamics around Trump and RFK Jr. He highlights the disillusionment voters feel towards the two-party system and critiques Biden's economic messaging as disconnected from reality. The conversation also touches on South Park's satire of the U.S. healthcare system, exposing its inefficiencies and profit-driven nature, while advocating for solutions like ranked choice voting to revitalize political engagement.
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Biden's Economic Messaging Problem
- Biden's campaign faces challenges as voters prioritize inflation over job growth.
- Trump leads Biden in swing state polls, echoing his economic strength in 2020.
Rosenberg's Defense of Biden
- Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg insists Biden is doing better than perceived, citing skewed polls.
- Rosenberg's reliance on internal data manipulation and dismissal of 538's analysis raises concerns.
Rosenberg's Flimsy Defense
- Rosenberg, known for accurate midterm predictions, now struggles to defend Biden.
- His flimsy arguments and meltdown during an interview reveal the Democrats' weak position.