Final 2023 debate a total disaster, Fox town hall exposed

The David Pakman Show - December 7, 2023

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Final Republican debate goes horribly wrong

The final Republican primary debate of 2023 unfolded in a tumultuous blend of heated exchanges and personal attacks. Vivek Ramaswamy drew applause for promoting debunked conspiracy theories, such as suggesting an inside job on January 6th. Chris Christie emerged as a defender of Nikki Haley, pushing back against attacks on her intelligence and corruption. Ron DeSantis evaded questions about Donald Trump's fitness for the presidency, contributing to the debate's lack of substantive policy discussions, with candidates resorting to one-liners and yelling over each other. Despite the chaos, Nikki Haley adeptly addressed attacks on her donors, positioning herself as a formidable contender. Predictions point towards her securing the second-place spot in the primary, with Ron DeSantis continuing to decline in the polls. Ultimately, however, this debate did nothing to change the trajectory of the race, with Trump poised to easily win the nomination.

Fox's Trump town hall "focus group" exposed as COMPLETELY STAGED

Fox News conducted a focus group following the recent Trump Town Hall, presenting it as a diverse panel of voters. However, it has now been revealed that the focus group was staged, with participants misrepresented in terms of their political views. The focus group included a supposedly undecided Democratic voter who expressed concerns about socialism and vaccines. However, it turns out she is an anti-vaccine activist who lost her job due to vaccine mandates and has previously stated her firm support for Republicans. This revelation exposes the staged nature of the event, highlighting Fox News's willingness to manipulate and misrepresent for performative television rather than genuine insight into Democratic voters' perspectives. The incident underscores a pattern of deceptive practices by Fox News, further putting into doubt the authenticity of their efforts to gauge public opinion and the credibility of their reporting.

From yesterday’s show:

Republican Speaker admits he's protecting criminals

During a recent press briefing, Mike Johnson, the Republican Speaker of the House, admitted to protecting potential criminals involved in the January 6th Trump Riot. Despite releasing videos from the event that initially fueled disinformation claims, Johnson now reveals that the faces of certain rioters are intentionally blurred to shield them from legal consequences, raising concerns about due process and commitment to law and order. While he argues that this is done to prevent retaliation and DOJ charges, critics contend that such manipulation of evidence hampers the legal process's ability to evaluate potential criminal activities. The Speaker's actions, coupled with the release of unblurred videos at the US-Mexico border, highlight an obvious politically-motivated double standard. Hopefully, this brazen act motivates Democrats to vote in 2024 so that Republicans lose their slim majority in the lower chamber.

From yesterday’s show:

They want to impeach Biden for buying his son a car

Some Republicans are pushing for the impeachment of President Joe Biden based on allegations that he bought his son, Hunter Biden, a truck, and later received repayment from Hunter. The controversy initially surrounded claims of a more significant scandal involving a Chinese-linked bank account, but it has since been debunked, reducing the issue to a $4,000 car loan repayment. Despite lacking substantial evidence, some members of the GOP are adamant about pursuing an impeachment inquiry into the president. The conversation on Fox News reflects varying perspectives on the matter, with some asserting corruption while others emphasize the absence of smoke or criminal behavior. Congressman Eric Swalwell suggests that Republicans may seek an impeachment against Biden, irrespective of evidence, to create a perception of parity with former President Trump's controversies, potentially influencing voters' perspectives. Overall, Republicans don’t have any evidence of criminal wrongdoing by President Biden, yet they will still claim to and use it as justification to continue down the impeachment process.

More on the show:

-- Eric Swalwell, Democratic Congressman from California, joins David to discuss the nascent impeachment effort targeting President Joe Biden, the 2024 election, the expulsion of former Congressman George Santos, and much more

-- 2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie turns on Republican voters amid a chorus of boos during the final Republican primary debate of 2023

-- College Presidents from MIT, Harvard, and the University of Pennsylvania say that calling for the genocide of Jews on their respective campuses is not necessarily banned

-- According to former Trump staffer Alyssa Farah Griffin, Donald Trump wanted one of his own staffers killed after supposedly leaking a story about him

-- Lara Trump, Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, says that President Joe Biden is running for re-election as a way to avoid going to prison

-- Six fake 2020 Donald Trump electors are indicted in Nevada

-- Voicemail caller does not want David to speak during his debate broadcasts

-- On the Bonus Show: Dem lawmakers unveil bill to give prisoners right to vote, psychologists say they can't meet demand for mental healthcare, NCAA President wants college to directly pay some student athletes, much more...

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