2nd GOP debate goes really poorly, Trump holds fake union event
The David Pakman Show - September 28, 2023
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Trump EASILY wins 2nd Republican debate without even being there
The second Republican primary debate for the presidential nomination took place last night in California and once again Donald Trump was not there, leaving a void as no candidate managed to distinguish themselves or present a clear path to the nomination. The debate format was chaotic, with candidates frequently talking over each other and limited time for substantive policy discussion. Moments of levity, such as a host's struggle to pronounce a colleague's name, symbolized the overall absurdity of the night, with Nikki Haley and Tim Scott arguing over curtains instead of engaging in deep policy discussions. Former Vice President Mike Pence proposed an expedited death penalty for mass shooters, and a number of candidates targeted Vivek Ramaswamy’s numerous contradictions. The debate exposed the Republican Party's lack of a clear direction and competent candidates, with Nikki Haley and Chris Christie being last night’s strongest performers and Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence, and Vivek Ramaswamy being the weakest. Ultimately, the biggest winner was Donald Trump, who benefited from the chaos and lack of a strong contender among the candidates present.
Trump gives fake staged speech to imaginary union workers
Former President Donald Trump recently engaged in a propaganda-laden event in Michigan, where he visited a nonunion factory and misrepresented himself as speaking to union workers despite the union's rejection of his presence. The event featured a crowd of Trump supporters holding signs claiming to be union workers for Trump. This fabrication and manipulation of the event were egregious, with Trump discussing the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike despite the factory being nonunion. He went on to attack electric vehicles (EVs), erroneously claiming that they would lead to job losses, ignoring the potential for new jobs in battery production, charging infrastructure, grid upgrades, recycling, and renewable energy. Overall, the event was characterized by falsehoods, misrepresentation, and staged propaganda, which have become commonplace at Trump campaign stops.
From yesterday’s show:
Joe Biden joins striking workers on the picket line
President Joe Biden made history this week, becoming the first sitting president on record to join a labor strike. Biden joined auto workers on the picket line to support their efforts against the big three car manufacturers: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. While some may view it as symbolic, the symbolism itself carries weight, particularly when compared to the previous administration's adversarial approach toward labor unions. Moreover, the Biden administration has translated words into action through tangible policies that support workers, including the bipartisan infrastructure law set to create numerous blue-collar jobs and the Inflation Reduction Act aimed at bolstering renewable energy employment opportunities. Biden's executive orders, like the one requiring federal contractors to pay a minimum of $15 per hour, reflect a commitment to enhancing working conditions. His appointments of pro-labor officials, advocacy for the PRO Act, and the establishment of a task force on worker organizing further underline his dedication to labor rights. While there is room for improvement, Joe Biden's pro-worker initiatives, combined with this symbolic gesture, signal a notable shift towards supporting workers' rights, potentially making him one of the most pro-labor presidents in recent history.
From yesterday’s show:
Fox SLASHES ad prices for tonight's Republican debate, audience evaporating
Fox News significantly slashed ad prices for the second presidential debate, indicative of the subdued Republican primary race and Donald Trump's dominant position in the polls. Advertisers, who previously shelled out a premium of over $495,000 for a 32-second spot during the first debate, will now pay just over $200,000. This considerable rate drop highlights not only the diminishing appeal for advertisers but also the waning interest of viewers in the absence of Trump, prompting questions about the debates' relevance and how much of an audience it could draw. With nearly 60% of the Republican electorate firmly in Trump's camp, the debates' impact on the primary race is increasingly uncertain. What adds intrigue to this dynamic is Trump's recent and somewhat surprising criticism of Fox News, a network traditionally aligned with him. Perhaps Trump’s disdain for the network played into his decision to skip out on the first two debates, both of which they hosted.
More on the show:
-- Cenk Uygur, host of The Young Turks and author of the new book "Justice Is Coming: How Progressives Are Going to Take Over the Country and America Is Going to Love It" joins David to make the case that Joe Biden cannot possibly win re-election in 2024, and more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/46uUwmK
-- California Governor Gavin Newsom is in the spin room after the second Republican debate and destroys everyone
-- Republican Congressman Jason Smith does not like it when NBC reporter Ryan Nobles explains to him that the supposed wrongdoing by Joe Biden allegedly took place when Biden was neither President, nor Vice President, nor a candidate for any political office
-- General Mark Milley now must take security precautions for himself and his family after Donald Trump suggests Milley should be executed
-- Voicemail callers as David super specific questions about pasta and tea
-- On the Bonus Show: The meaning of "abortion" is up for debate, Alabama super-prison cost climbs past $1 billion, Senate passes resolution to reinstate formal dress code after John Fetterman controversy, much more...
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Thank you for your analysis and comments.Bye the way David,try not to use the word shooter. A person using a firearm for sport,hunting etc is not a killer but is a shooter. A person killing/injuring humans by firing a firearm at them is a killer/would be killer. I sense/feel the word shooter, in this context,is liked/needed by The N.R.A.