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Democrats Elevate Far Right Candidate in Bid to Win Election
02:46 - 09:14 (06:28)
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is backing a far-right candidate, John Gibbs, instead of their own Democratic candidate, Melanie Meyer, in an attempt to secure an easier path to a general election win. However, Gibbs has been known to endorse far-fetched conspiracy theories, causing some to question the strategy.
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The GOP primary in Ohio's 16th district is a classic matchup between a centrist Republican candidate and a MAGA candidate who has been endorsed by the Democratic Campaign Committee due to his absurd conspiracy theories.
02:46 - 05:18 (02:31)
Summary
The GOP primary in Ohio's 16th district is a classic matchup between a centrist Republican candidate and a MAGA candidate who has been endorsed by the Democratic Campaign Committee due to his absurd conspiracy theories.
ChapterDemocrats Elevate Far Right Candidate in Bid to Win Election
EpisodeWhy Democrats Are Bankrolling Far-Right Candidates
PodcastThe Daily
This episode discusses the potential strategy of Democrats to elevate far-right candidates in hopes of an easier victory in the general election, despite the danger they pose as an existential threat to democracy.
05:18 - 09:14 (03:56)
Summary
This episode discusses the potential strategy of Democrats to elevate far-right candidates in hopes of an easier victory in the general election, despite the danger they pose as an existential threat to democracy. It questions the morality of this tactic and its effectiveness.