Pod Save America "Weed Is Tight (and so are the midterms)"
Oct 11, 2022
Senator Raphael Warnock, a key figure in the Democratic landscape from Georgia, joins the conversation about his tightly contested reelection battle against Herschel Walker. They discuss the alarming reality of racist Republican tactics as midterms approach. Warnock also highlights Biden's efforts to decriminalize marijuana, exploring the potential impact on communities. The chat touches on the importance of grassroots activism and voter awareness, shedding light on broader issues like women's rights and health care in today's political climate.
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Trump's Memory Lapse?
- Trump advocated investigating George H.W. Bush's handling of documents, while also calling him "a very nice man."
- The hosts speculated Trump might not remember that Bush is deceased.
Misleading Comparisons
- Trump's claim that past presidents stored documents insecurely, like in former bowling alleys, is misleading.
- These buildings underwent security modifications before housing presidential records.
The Socks Decision Confusion
- Trump referenced the "socks decision," seemingly conflating two separate incidents.
- One involved Bill Clinton storing personal tapes, and the other involved Sandy Berger improperly removing classified documents.