The Year Of The Wokescold | Ep. 686

Romney's Strategy

Mitt Romney's political strategy against Donald Trump is a contentious topic within the Republican Party. Ben Shapiro argues that Romney's criticism of Trump is strategically flawed, as it reinforces the negative "deplorables" narrative used by Democrats. Romney's approach seems to be positioning himself as a potential successor should Trump leave office in disgrace, but Shapiro believes this is unlikely given Romney's past electoral failures 1.

Romney is turning back around on Trump and smacking him directly in the Grill.

--- Ben Shapiro

Romney's actions are seen as divisive, potentially alienating Republican voters who prioritize Trump's policy achievements over his character flaws 2.

   

Warren's Bid

Elizabeth Warren's announcement of her presidential bid highlights her challenges within the Democratic Party. Shapiro critiques her campaign as lacking charisma and authenticity, comparing it unfavorably to Hillary Clinton's 2016 run 3. Warren's attempts to connect with younger voters through social media are seen as inauthentic, further complicating her appeal.

Nothing is less authentic than that video. I mean, that video is just Airsat's garbage.

--- Ben Shapiro

Her struggle to rank on the intersectionality scale and compete with figures like Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris suggests a difficult path ahead 4.

   

Trump's Character

The debate over Donald Trump's character remains a focal point in political discourse. Shapiro notes that criticisms of Trump's character, such as those from Mitt Romney, create a false dichotomy between conservatism and Trumpism 5. Despite acknowledging Trump's character flaws, Shapiro emphasizes that his conservative policies have been beneficial.

It's what's going to hurt him at the polls. It's what's going to alienate people come 2020.

--- Ben Shapiro

The focus on character is a significant pressure point for Democrats, but Shapiro argues that Trump's policy successes may outweigh these concerns for many voters 6.