Philip Bump from The Washington Post joins the crew to discuss NC exit polls, the House GOP's failed impeachment case against Biden, Ukraine-Russia artillery battle, SCOTUS rulings, and Mitch McConnell endorsing Trump. They also explore Nikki Haley's campaign, Republican strategies, voter perceptions, and misogyny in politics.
The Supreme Court's 9-0 ruling ensures Trump cannot be disqualified under the 14th Amendment.
The House impeachment probe collapsed due to fabricated accusations against Hunter Biden.
Hunter Biden's interview discredited allegations, revealing weak evidence against him.
Deep dives
Supreme Court rules against disqualifying Trump based on 14th Amendment
The Supreme Court ruled nine to zero against disqualifying Donald Trump from the presidency using the third section of the 14th Amendment. The decision was deemed important, ensuring that Trump cannot be barred from being a candidate based on the specific constitutional provision.
House impeachment probe collapses in the face of weak Hunter Biden interview
The collapse of the House impeachment probe was highlighted by the revelation that the informant accusing Biden and Hunter Biden of misconduct had fabricated the accusations, leading to doubts over the viability of the probe. Additionally, Hunter Biden's interview further weakened the case, exposing the lack of substantial evidence against him.
Positive outcome of Hunter Biden interview
The Hunter Biden interview discredited baseless accusations and provided reassurance of the lack of wrongdoing on his part, undermining the foundation of the ongoing House impeachment probe. The lack of substantial evidence and clarity in the interview revealed the weaknesses in the allegations against Hunter Biden.
Strength of democracy argument in political campaigns
Leveraging democracy as a key issue in political campaigns can be effective when presented in a relatable manner that resonates with voters' daily lives. As displayed in discussions around democracy and abortion, connecting these broader concepts to personal experiences and tangible impacts can engage voters more effectively.
Mobilizing Hollywood to address immigration concerns in a compelling manner
Championing immigration issues through narratives that highlight the human impact and community connections can foster deeper understanding and empathy among viewers. Utilizing Hollywood's storytelling prowess to convey the complexities of immigration policies and the ramifications of extreme measures can engage audiences and drive meaningful conversations.
On this week’s episode, Philip Bump of The Washington Post joins guest host A.B. Stoddard and the usual crew to discuss the beginning of the general election.