System Update with Glenn Greenwald Dick Cheney's Kamala Endorsement; Kamala's "Issues" Page Finally Posted; Jill Stein Interview on Dems, 2024, and AOC
Sep 10, 2024
Jill Stein, a political activist known for her commitment to environmental issues and third-party politics, joins to discuss the unexpected endorsement of Kamala Harris by Dick Cheney. The conversation covers shifting political allegiances and critiques Kamala's issues page for its vagueness. Stein also delves into the challenges faced by third-party candidates, emphasizing systemic hurdles like ballot access while calling for broader political choices. The episode highlights the contradictions within the Democratic Party and the implications of Cheney's support.
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Democratic Party Realignment
- Dick Cheney's endorsement of Kamala Harris reflects a shift in the Democratic Party.
- Their embrace of neoconservative figures reveals their evolving ideology.
Democrats' Changed View of Cheney
- Democrats previously viewed Dick Cheney as an enemy of democracy after the 2000 election.
- Now, they celebrate him as a defender of democracy due to his opposition to Trump.
Liz Cheney's Rationale
- Liz Cheney's endorsement of Kamala Harris is not solely due to opposing Trump.
- It's rooted in shared foreign policy views on alliances, NATO, and American leadership.