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
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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.
The recent meeting between US Secretary of State Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed to improve communication and address economic objectives.
Secretary of State Blinken clarified that the US does not support Taiwan independence but is concerned about China's actions against Taiwan.
The recent US-China meeting has sparked debate over US-China relations and the electability of potential presidential candidates.
No Labels Group aims to address the issues of concern to the American public by creating a platform that takes into account the desires of the common sense majority.
Deep dives
US-China Talks: Communication Channels and Economic Objectives
The recent meeting between US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing aimed to improve communication and address economic objectives. The US pushed for reestablishing military-to-military deconfliction channels, which China has refused. China also expressed its desire for a meeting between Xi Jinping and President Biden and economic meetings with US officials. These efforts from China are aimed at thawing relations with the US and maintaining a friendly relationship with Europe.
Blinken's Meeting Sheds Light on US-China Relations
During the US-China meeting, Secretary of State Blinken clarified that the US does not support Taiwan independence but is concerned about China's actions against Taiwan. This positions him rhetorically in favor of Taiwan without changing US government policy. The meeting also addressed issues such as Chinese fentanyl trafficking, military channels, and increasing Chinese economic efforts. While the US-China relationship remains complex, this meeting may help improve communication and address mutual concerns.
Debate over US-China Relations and Electability
The recent US-China meeting, the first since 2019, has sparked debate over US-China relations and the electability of potential presidential candidates. Ron DeSantis is positioning himself as more conservative than Trump, criticizing Trump's stance on issues like abortion and criminal justice reform. However, DeSantis faces challenges in terms of electability and support within the Republican Party.. The meeting also highlights the importance of maintaining military-to-military deconfliction channels and addressing economic objectives between the two countries.
Analyzing US-China Relations and Blinken's Meeting
The recent meeting between US Secretary of State Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing aimed to improve communication and address economic objectives. The meeting discussed issues such as military channels, Chinese fentanyl trafficking, and supporting Taiwan. However, questions remain about US-China relations and the electability of potential presidential candidates. There is a need to strike a balance between maintaining military-to-military deconfliction channels, addressing economic concerns, and managing differences for an improved US-China relationship.
No Labels Group's Plans for the 2024 Election
No Labels Group has been working to get ballot access in states across the country to potentially nominate a unity ticket for the 2024 election. They aim to respond to the public's desire for a better choice and a different approach. While they do not want to be a spoiler in favor of Donald Trump, if Joe Biden holds a significant lead, they would stand down.
The Rise of Barstool Conservatism and the Changing Social Landscape
Amidst the changing social landscape, Americans find themselves more socially conservative than ever before, as evidenced by Gallup poll data. This does not mean alignment with traditional conservatism, but rather a rejection of certain aspects of the new culture war, such as transgenderism and racial identity politics. The rise of Barstool Conservatism represents a socially libertarian perspective combined with a disdain for authoritarian control over speech.
The Specifics of No Labels Group's Policy Agenda
No Labels Group aims to address the issues of concern to the American public by creating a platform that takes into account the desires of the common sense majority. They call for comprehensive solutions that include both spending cuts and tax increases to address the country's unsustainable budget deficits. While they acknowledge the popularity of certain individual ideas, they emphasize the need to prioritize fiscal responsibility.
Transparency and Donors' Disclosure
No Labels Group does not disclose its donors as they consider themselves a C4 like AARP or League of Women Voters, who also do not reveal donor information. They argue that disclosing donors would subject them to attacks and intimidation, and they highlight that their policy agenda and track record are more indicative of their values and priorities than the identities of specific donors.
Krystal and Saagar discuss unions backing Biden despite his recent betrayals, voters rejecting a Biden v. Trump rematch, DeSantis attacks Trump on abortion, Trump leads Biden post indictment, Blinken takes trip to China, Tucker and Trump attack Fox News, streamer XQC gets $100 million contract from Twitch competitor, Newsom plots against Biden, US shifts right on culture war and No Labels joins the show to defend their 2024 potential bid.
