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The DSR Podcast

Update on the GOP Circular Firing Squad

Apr 24, 2024
Political analysts Ed Luce and David Rothkopf discuss the impact of passing Ukraine aid on the GOP, predicting a circular firing squad that could harm the party's chances in upcoming elections. They break down the aid package's implications for Ukraine and how the party's internal divisions could affect its future.
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Quick takeaways

  • The GOP's circular firing squad post-Ukraine aid vote may impact party unity and chances in upcoming elections.
  • Support for Ukraine marks a shift towards bipartisan alliances and addressing global security concerns.

Deep dives

Republican Party's Circular Firing Squad

Discusses the intense divisions within the Republican Party following the recent vote on Ukraine, where 101 legislators voted 'yes' and 112 voted 'no.' This vote has led to a permission structure for discussing controversial party members like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gates. The conversation highlights a potential turning point in the eventual defeat of Trump, with shifts in attitudes and increasing distancing from extreme elements.

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