Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/19/23: Unions Back Biden Despite Betrayals, Voters Reject Trump Biden Rematch, DeSantis Attacks Trump On Abortion, Blinken Says No Taiwan Independence, Tucker Attacks Fox, Streamer XQC Gets $100 Million Contract, Newsom Plots Against Biden, And MORE!
Jun 19, 2023
Ryan Clancy, Chief Strategist for the No Labels political group, joins the conversation to dissect the political landscape leading into 2024. They delve into unions' endorsement of Biden amidst labor rights struggles and explore voter fatigue with a potential Biden-Trump rematch. The chat covers Blinken's crucial talks in China, DeSantis's escalating rivalry with Newsom, and the rise of third-party aspirations in the midst of cultural shifts. They also touch on the implications of a $100 million streaming contract for XQC and the challenges facing Fox News.
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Biden's Union Speech
- President Biden addressed a union audience in Philadelphia, claiming to be the "most pro-union president in history."
- Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti discussed Biden's broken promises, including the PRO Act and ending contracts with union-busting companies.
Declining Union Membership
- Union membership is at its lowest in over a century, and union voting patterns are shifting.
- This shift reflects a broader political realignment, with union members increasingly voting Republican.
Election of Dread
- A Wall Street Journal poll reveals widespread "voter dread" about a potential Biden-Trump rematch.
- Voters express exhaustion, disgust, and a lack of hope for either candidate.