The Daily Republicans' 'Dead Chicken' Strategy on Impeachment
Oct 10, 2019
Kate Kelly and Robin Pogrebin, both reporters for The New York Times and co-authors of "The Education of Brett Kavanaugh," join Republican strategist Mike Davis to dissect the tactics of impeachment strategies. They reveal how the White House mirrors past methods used during Kavanaugh's confirmation, including the intriguing 'dead chicken strategy'—a defensive maneuver against slander. The conversation dives deep into the significance of judicial appointments and the cultural battles ignited by these political moves.
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Davis's Upbringing
- Mike Davis, a Republican strategist, had an unlikely upbringing.
- Raised by liberal Democrats in a working-class Catholic family, he became a conservative at a young age.
Early Political Influence
- Davis's conservative views solidified while working for Newt Gingrich during the Clinton impeachment.
- This experience gave him a front-row seat to political strategy.
Mentoring Gorsuch
- After various roles, Davis met and mentored Neil Gorsuch.
- He helped Gorsuch into the Justice Department and later clerked for him.
