Ep. 144 - Trump To Skip First GOP Primary Debate, GOP Debate Preview, Ukraine Spending & Isolationism Debate

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00:00 - Trump Says He Will Skip The First Primary Debate

Trump claimed to have the best poll numbers among Republican candidates in American history and announced his intention to skip the first primary debate. Instead, he'll do an interview with Tucker Carlson. The RNC confirmed they haven't heard about Trump's debate attendance. 

16:30 - Ron Desantis, Vive Ramaswamy, and All the Plebs

With the Republican debate in Milwaukee on Fox News scheduled for this Wednesday, August 23rd. And without Trump, the spotlight now shines on the anticipated clash between DeSantis and Ramaswamy. A leaked memo from a pro-DeSantis PAC proposes using derogatory nicknames like 'Fake Vivek' and 'Vivek the Fake' to target Ramaswamy during the debate. Vivek's team fights back, labeling DeSantis' lines as robotic and originating from his Super PAC, while urging a fresh start. 

38:00 - Everybody Hates Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell, the Republican Senate Minority Leader, tops the unpopularity list in Washington as per Real Clear Politics among GOP voters. At 81, he's the longest-serving Senate party leader, steering the GOP through many wins in his two-decade tenure. The public brands him a Rhino, but the crucial query is how his fellow GOP Senators, who pick their leader, truly view him amidst media scrutiny and Trump's shadow.

54:15 - Joe Manchin Considers Leaving The Democratic Party

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin from West Virginia is weighing leaving the Democratic Party, considering going independent before the 2024 election. He's choosing between a fourth Senate term or a third-party presidential run. A former independent Democrat, he's worried about the party's image. Manchin believes the national Democratic brand doesn't match his state's views. 

1:03:15 - Has The Economy Been Bidenated?

President Biden's attempts to highlight policy impacts haven't struck a chord, as per an AP-NORC poll showing a 36% approval rate for his economy handling and 42% overall approval. Despite inflation gradually receding, the cost of living remains high due to labor expenses and subsequent goods costs. 

1:09:15 - Give Me Money Or Give Me Death

The Biden administration has requested Congress for over $13 billion in defense aid to Ukraine and an additional $8 billion for humanitarian support, to assist with the war effort. The package also includes $12 billion for U.S. disaster funds for addressing climate concerns and Southern border enforcement. The total package amounts to $40 billion, and Congress might attach the package to the larger government spending bill to avoid a shutdown.

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