In this engaging discussion, Jonah Goldberg, a renowned conservative columnist, Jeremy Peters, a New York Times reporter, and pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson dive into the troubling rise of election denial in America. They analyze the implications of gerrymandering, the evolving sentiments within the GOP regarding election integrity, and the emotional fallout from these controversies. The trio also addresses the role of media in shaping public perception and the dangers of ignoring voter ID discussions. The conversation sheds light on tribal politics and the urgent need for open dialogue.
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Widespread Mistrust
Many Republicans believe there are issues with the election system, not just diehard conspiracy theorists.
"Election integrity" is a euphemism used to perpetuate this idea and justify restrictive voting legislation.
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Pre-emptive Complaints
Jonah Goldberg argues that Republicans didn't complain about election rule changes until after losing.
He points out that legal challenges should occur before, not after, an election.
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The "Fishy" Feeling
Kristen Soltis Anderson notes that most Republicans believe something was "fishy" about the 2020 election.
It stems from a feeling that the other side would do anything to win, coupled with a sense of powerlessness.
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Where Millennials Are Leading America (And How Republicans Can Keep Up)
Kristen Soltis Anderson
The Selfie Vote examines the radical transformation of the American electorate driven by cultural factors, demographic shifts, and technological advances. Kristen Soltis Anderson blends observations from focus groups, personal stories, and polling results to offer insights into how youth, women, and minorities vote. The book introduces tech-savvy political consultants using data mining and social media to transform electoral politics, including tracking consumer behavior to predict voting patterns. It busts established myths about campaigns and elections, providing data-driven yet highly readable insights into the future of American politics and governance.
Days of Rage
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Brian Burroughs
Suicide of the west
How the Rebirth of Tribalism, Populism, Nationalism, and Identity Politics Is Destroying American Democracy
Jonah Goldberg
In 'Suicide of the West,' Jonah Goldberg argues that the principles of liberal democracy and capitalism, which he terms 'the Miracle,' are under threat from various forms of illiberalism. He contends that the West's prosperity and political stability are not inevitable but rather the result of unique historical and philosophical developments. Goldberg warns that complacency and the erosion of these principles due to partisanship, polarization, and identity politics could lead to democratic decline. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude for the achievements of Western civilization and the need to rediscover and uphold its founding ideals to prevent its downfall.
Insurgency
Jeremy W. Peters
In 'Insurgency', Jeremy Peters chronicles the evolution of the Republican Party over the past half-century, detailing how conservative values were gradually eroded as the party became increasingly aligned with Donald Trump. The book examines key events and figures, such as Sarah Palin, that contributed to this transformation, leading to the party's current state.
Denying the outcome of elections has become alarmingly popular these days.
In one corner, Democrats are claiming that gerrymandering has made our elections illegitimate, that the Senate is anti-Democratic and so is the Supreme Court. The White House Press Secretary has claimed that Trump stole the 2016 election from Hillary Clinton.
In the other corner, a majority or close to a majority of Republicans (depending on what polls you look at) believe that Trump was cheated out of a fair election in 2020. Here’s how the Texas GOP put it last month: “We hold that acting President Joseph R. Biden Jr. was not legitimately elected by the people of the United States.”
Today, a roundtable about how worried we should be about the state—and future—of American democracy. With guests: Jonah Goldberg (founder of The Dispatch and author of Suicide of the West); Jeremy Peters (New York Times reporter and author of Insurgency) and Kristen Soltis Anderson (pollster and author of The Selfie Vote).
Honestly with Bari Weiss 
