Pod Save America Other Than That Ms. Boebert, How Was The Play?
Sep 19, 2023
Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, a Senate candidate and advocate for worker rights, dives into the urgency of the UAW strike, emphasizing its implications for American manufacturing. She discusses the need for the Democratic Party to actively support labor protections amid political tensions. The conversation also touches on the chaotic landscape of the Republican Party, especially as it faces potential government shutdowns and the ongoing fallout from recent antics by public figures like Lauren Boebert during a theater event.
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Trump's Legal Troubles
- Trump's comments on taking charge of the election challenge might undermine his legal defense.
- Claiming he instructed vote counting to stop is problematic after being charged with election interference.
Trump's Meet the Press Interview
- Donald Trump, in a Meet the Press interview, discussed pardoning insurrectionists, abortion bans, and his criminal charges.
- These statements potentially complicate his legal defense and political positioning.
Trump's Abortion Stance
- Trump's attempt to appear moderate on abortion clashes with his record.
- He appointed the justices who overturned Roe v. Wade, limiting his credibility on this issue.