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Today, Explained

There’s Something About Romney

Nov 7, 2023
29:02
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Analysis of Mitt Romney's disillusionment with the Senate, his role in the Republican Party, and his relationship with Donald Trump. Also discusses Twitter's evolution and introduces the podcast 'Land of the Giants: The Twitter Fantasy'.
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Quick takeaways

  • American democracy is fragile and has been historically prone to becoming autocratic.
  • Mitt Romney's isolation within the Senate and Republican Party highlights the rise of authoritarianism and extremism within the party.

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Mitt Romney's warning about American democracy

According to a new book by McKay Koppins, Mitt Romney has seen hypocrisy and cynicism inside the Senate and has issued a warning about how the government works. He believes that American democracy is fragile, as most powerful civilizations throughout history have been autocracies.

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