Published Jun 28, 2018

Ep. 752 Expect the Democrats to Double Down on Crazy

Dan Bongino delves into the ramifications of Justice Kennedy's retirement on the Supreme Court, exploring its impact on voter intensity and election dynamics, while analyzing Trump's disruptive media strategy and its influence on Republican politics.
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  • Voter Intensity

    The Supreme Court vacancy has significantly influenced voter enthusiasm, with both parties strategizing to harness this dynamic. highlights how the vacancy has closed the voter intensity gap between Democrats and Republicans, motivating previously inactive Republican voters to participate in the midterms 1. This shift could lead to increased Republican voter turnout, potentially altering the political landscape.

    If that closes that voter intensity gap and Democrats start seeing palsy republican voter intensity is equal to Democrats, not higher. At some point, what happens? Democrats now who were previously not on board, Joe, walk through the tactics here.

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    Bongino also notes the precarious position of red state Senate Democrats, who face electoral challenges due to heightened Republican enthusiasm 2.

       

    Democrat Strategy

    Democrats are re-evaluating their strategies in response to the shifting political landscape. Bongino explains that Democrats might attempt to sway a Republican senator to block the nomination, but this could backfire by energizing Republican voters even further 3. This scenario could lead to significant Republican gains in the Senate, complicating future Democratic efforts.

    You will have won the battle and lost the war. Wow, we scuttled that guy. Yeah.

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    Additionally, the Janus ruling, which prevents mandatory union fees, is seen as a blow to Democratic funding, further complicating their political strategy 4.

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