The Citizen United ruling considered political contribution as political speech. While Citizens United did not finance it, they ran ads before the election for a video on demand movie, which was essentially an attack ad on the opponent. Transparency through public demand for corporations to reveal their political donations was proposed as a remedy.
The 118th Congress has its first session today, with a peaceful transition of power from one party to another. The lawmakers arriving in Washington came with their families, ready for what seems like it will be a chaotic transition at least over in the House.
Podcaster discusses how politicians who do not conduct themselves in a presidential manner and delegitimize the democratic process can lead to a situation where people feel that violence is justified to achieve political ends.
The speaker talks about how living in close proximity with politicians changed her view of having a friendship group, and how she realized the difference in lifestyle between them and regular people during trick or treat time.
The speaker discusses a man with a business background who knew several GMAT guys and predicted a person named Eric running for president.
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses their political beliefs and how they are formed based on first principles. They also address some controversial topics and how they navigate sensitive issues in conversations.
The Republicans have protected the President and this might lead to impeaching Presidents based on HR issues. The conversation around Mayor Pete sparked a discussion about advancing our vision of future Presidents, leading us to an obscure President James Buchanan.
The hosts reminisce about the popularity of street basketball and discuss Bill Clinton's effective appeal to black voters during his presidency.
The speaker is jokingly discussing Joe Biden's long career in politics and the state he was senator of, while also commenting on the Democratic primaries.
A congressional candidate shares his views on accountability in politics, fundraising, and the importance of building support among voters, while stressing on the hard work required to run for the office.
The upcoming Georgia senate runoffs will determine which party controls the Senate and will have a significant impact on the future policies proposed by the government.
The hosts discuss the importance of understanding the game politicians play and how to collaborate inclined with their incentives. They also delve into dealing with feelings of anger and applauding productive changes instead of constantly berating negative ones.
A TV presenter has rejected claims that they will stand as MP, and discussed their passion for using their platform to influence the private sector and promote social equality without feeling conflicted by politics.
Solomon Peña paid people to open fire on the homes of Democrats after refusing to accept his overwhelming defeat in the state legislature election.
The speaker discusses the importance of treating political ideas seriously and not dumbing them down for young people. He emphasizes that people are capable of understanding more if they are presented with respect.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the trend of official Republican communication aiming to get people aroused, referencing Paul Ryan's posed workout photo as an example. They also speculate on what the younger generation may be looking for in a political candidate.
State and local level efforts such as amending state constitutions to bar partisan gerrymandering and having independent commissions draw district lines can make exercising political power possible. Progressives should focus on making courts a more regular part of their life and selecting politicians who will appoint federal judges who won't destroy the administrative state or women's right to bodily autonomy.
The conversation revolves around the stark divide between political leanings and how cultural resentments are built into that divide. The focus is primarily on economic issues, but these other factors invariably impact political outlooks.
The speaker expresses his appreciation for politicians like Mansion, who hold their opinions strongly, and discusses changes in cultural attitudes towards diversity and acceptance during his lifetime.
The age of presidential candidates can be a pivotal issue in politics, with 80% of Americans saying they don't want a president who is over 80 years old, which may impact Joe Biden's campaign. This has raised questions about the selection of the most talented candidates, rather than focusing on age, for future elections.
The former political advisor reflects on the positive qualities of the former president and first lady. Additionally, the discussion touches on the impact of corn-based ethanol on developing nations and the potential for biofuel from alternative sources.
Minnie's PAC plans to educate and outreach Black people in Blading County to inform them about who the candidates are and who might have their best interests at heart, as they prepare for another vote for Trump in Dan Bishop, which is not good for Black people, according to her.
The speaker criticizes politicians who worked at pizza parlors in the past and comments that everyone loves pizza. The discussion then shifts to a joke made by Mark Cuban about not giving politicians jobs at Dairy Queen, which caused offense to Dairy Queen employees.
This podcast discusses Colin Powell's approach to the Iraq War, including his willingness to go along with the war despite his reluctance and his ultimate efforts to preserve his reputation by distancing himself from its disastrous consequences.
The podcast hosts discuss the political spectrum and how most people tend to lean towards the middle, voting for their own interests. They touch on the common saying "everyone's a liberal until they get mugged" and the idea of democracy.
In this podcast episode, the speaker admits to stealing votes and making a joke about it, highlighting an absurd situation. The speaker also discusses the irony of a lawsuit against them in Finland, where they are being held responsible for potential copyright infringements by Pirate Bay.
The government aims to have universal background checks, detecting who bought a gun through MCC codes which will eventually be banned using digital currency. Meanwhile, businesses want to keep decision-making to be in the hands of the employer and individuals, challenging the role of the government in the economy.
The speaker makes an unclear and vague political message that is difficult to understand and lacks coherence. The message involves a voting decision and a possible endorsement for a hair doctor.
The transcript features a conversation between two individuals discussing how one of them who was initially interested in show business ended up in politics due to various reasons from childhood experiences to career opportunities.
The President reflects on terrorism and the Constitution's amendments, with a rambling speech that includes a strange reference to a discreet package at the listener's door.
Polling shows some Democrats are considering voting for a Republican candidate in the 2024 election, as President Biden nears the expected launch of his re-election campaign.
The importance of political strategy and pleasing $61 donors is discussed and illustrated in the example of Ted Cruz's failed campaign.
Bill Maher urges Democrats to step outside of their media bubble and reach out to people who hold opposing political views, highlighting how more Democrats watch Fox News than MSNBC.
In this podcast episode, the host expresses their views on how proposing technical solutions to social and political problems is like expecting magical hate crime juice to solve them, and feels disappointed that these problems are only getting worse. There was an advertisement for celery juice in the transcript.
In this excerpt, the speaker rambles about politics and the internet, likening the current political climate to a clogged lawnmower and commenting on the absurdity of switching political ideologies.
The conversation explores the relevance of local elections, dart throwing tricks, and the subreddit Never Tell Me The Odds, highlighting how we can't reduce politics only to presidential or party voting.
The podcast discusses how politicians can become out of touch as they age and how the current system gives lawyers control over judges. The younger generation is pushing for change and wants younger politicians to bring fresh perspectives to politics.
A former US President is making threats and appearing to try to pressure the district attorney to not take action, potentially summoning a mob if he does take action. This could make prosecutors wary of pursuing the case for political reasons.
