RFK's strange path to victory, another admission of no Biden crime
The David Pakman Show - April 3, 2024
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Republican HUMILIATES himself when asked about Trump selling bibles
Republican Congressman Mike Turner was questioned about Donald Trump's sale of $60 Bibles and whether it’s in keeping with the Christian faith. Turner redirected the conversation, expressing concern over alleged restrictions on religious symbols on Easter eggs by the Biden administration. However, the American Egg Board has long maintained guidelines against overtly political or religious designs on Easter eggs to avoid controversy, dating back 45 years. Turner's deflection and the broader focus on Easter egg controversies by some Republicans are attempts to undermine the Biden administration because they’re having a difficult time waging substantive critiques. This highlights a pattern where minor issues are magnified in lieu of addressing more significant matters, indicative of the challenges in engaging in substantive political conversations.
Bret Weinstein stuns wife into silence with claim that Trudeau is "gay"
Bret Weinstein, known for controversial claims such as the unsubstantiated assertion that 17 million people have died from the Covid vaccine, stunned both his wife/podcast co-host by abruptly asserting that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is gay. This unexpected statement left his wife speechless and questioning how it was even relevant to the conversation. Despite Weinstein's track record of polarizing views on Covid and vaccines, his leap to assert Trudeau's sexual orientation appears disconnected from his usual discourse. Despite attempts to rationalize or contextualize the assertion, it remained unsupported by evidence, leading to bewilderment among listeners.
From yesterday’s show:
The AUTHORITARIAN NIGHTMARE that is Project 2025
Project 2025 seeks to dramtically transform the federal government's non-political departments into partisan entities if Donald Trump wins a second term. It seeks to replace non-political government employees with political appointees, especially within agencies such as the Department of Commerce. This initiative includes measures like expanding the scope of firing federal workers, restructuring departments, and reversing longstanding policies across administrations. Such changes signify a significant departure from traditional conservative approaches focused on reducing the size of government. The implementation of Project 2025 could compromise the independence and impartiality of governmental institutions, providing yet another reason to oppose Trump in the upcoming election.
From yesterday’s show:
Biden raises more in ONE NIGHT than Trump in A MONTH
Joe Biden's recent fundraising success has surpassed that of Donald Trump, with Biden raising $26 million in a single event compared to Trump's $20 million for the entire month of February. Despite critics attributing Biden's success to support from wealthy elites, Trump is gearing up for a substantial fundraising event to rival Biden's numbers. This highlights the intense competition between the two camps. Calls for campaign finance reform emphasize the need to limit election periods to curb excessive fundraising and level the playing field. Additionally, proposals for public financing aim to reduce candidates' reliance on large private donations and encourage a more diverse pool of candidates to run for office. Such reforms would shift the focus from fundraising to policy engagement and decrease the influence of wealthy donors in the political process.
More on the show:
-- Rachel Bitecofer, political strategist and author of the new book "Hit 'Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game," joins David to discuss the state of Trump vs Biden 2024, the claims of a racial realignment, whether we should be panicking about polling, and more. Get her book: https://amzn.to/3TXX4Gp
-- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s absurd path to the presidency includes winning California, a state on which he is not even on the ballot
-- Republican Congressman Don Bacon admits that there is neither a crime, nor a "high crime or misdemeanor" that can be connected to President Joe Biden to justify impeachment nor criminal charges
-- Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace continues to tell corrosive lies about crime in the United States which are completely at odds with all of the facts and data
-- Michigan Republican Congressman Tim Walberg suggests nuking Gaza, reminding us of the stark contrast between President Joe Biden's position on the conflict and that of MAGA and Republicans
-- Voicemail caller asks David how likely a civil war is if Trump wins, or if Trump loses, in 2024
-- On the Bonus Show: iHeartMedia helping Ted Cruz campaign, conservatives targeting no-fault divorce, and much more...
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