2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin Trump Calls Democrats "Crazed Lunatics" Over Shutdown; Democrat VA Gov Candidate Won't Work With Him
Oct 31, 2025
Eliana Johnson, Editor at the Washington Free Beacon, and Rikki Schlott, Columnist at the New York Post, dive into the provocative intersection of conservative politics and controversial figures. They analyze the fallout from Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes, exploring the implications for the GOP. The guests discuss Trump's bold filibuster suggestion and the mixed reactions from Senate Republicans, while also examining Abigail Spanberger's hesitance to work with Trump and its potential impact on her campaign.
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SNAP Became The Shutdown's First Pain Point
- SNAP payments became an early tangible pain point of the shutdown, forcing legal and political responses.
- Eliana Johnson expects the administration to appeal court orders rather than concede on spending.
Filibuster Removal Was Political Theater
- Calls to eliminate the filibuster surfaced as a quick fix but lacked Senate backing.
- Panelists judged the proposal dead because Republican senators publicly rejected it.
Prepare Short, Clear Answers For Campaign Hits
- Prepare simple, direct answers for common campaign questions to avoid appearing flat-footed.
- Eliana Johnson criticizes candidates like Spanberger for failing to deliver ready responses on routine topics.
