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Published Nov 2, 2017

How Hillary and Obama Wrecked The Democratic Party | Ep. 409

Ben Shapiro delves into how the actions of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have destabilized the Democratic Party, critiques the influence narratives surrounding the 2016 election, and dissects the Republican tax reform's impact on high-tax states and corporate rates.
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  • Bernie's Influence

    highlights Bernie Sanders' growing influence within the Democratic Party following the 2016 election. Despite losing the nomination, Bernie is perceived as having been cheated by the Democratic establishment, positioning him as a powerful anti-establishment figure for future elections 1. Shapiro notes that many Democratic leaders are now aligning with Sanders' policies, such as Medicare for All, indicating his significant sway over the party's direction 1.

    Bernie Sanders is now where the power lies in the democratic party, and Brazil is making that clear.

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    Additionally, Shapiro humorously critiques the absurdity of election shifts attributed to trivial factors, like a coloring book featuring Bernie in muscle poses, underscoring the chaotic nature of political narratives 2.

       

    Financial Mismanagement

    Financial mismanagement under Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton left the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in dire straits. Shapiro explains how Obama depleted the party's resources, leaving it $24 million in debt, while Hillary's campaign used the DNC as a fundraising tool, exacerbating the financial crisis 3. This arrangement allowed Clinton to exert control over the DNC, sidelining other candidates like Bernie Sanders 4.

    Hillary Clinton was apparently using the DNC almost to launder money.

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    Shapiro argues that this financial manipulation was a strategic move to secure Hillary's nomination, further alienating Sanders' supporters and deepening party divisions 4.

       

    DNC Corruption

    Revelations from Donna Brazile expose deep-rooted corruption within the DNC, favoring Hillary Clinton during the primaries. Shapiro discusses Brazile's bombshell report, which confirms suspicions of the DNC's bias against Bernie Sanders, highlighting the internal divisions between Clinton, Obama, and Sanders factions 5. Brazile's account reveals how the DNC's operations were effectively handed over to Clinton, undermining the democratic process 6.

    All the Bernie people who were complaining that the thing was rigged, all of Trump's statements that it was rigged against Bernie, all of that was true.

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    Shapiro emphasizes that these revelations not only validate Sanders' claims but also suggest that he represents the future of the Democratic Party 6.

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