The host delves into the topic of cynicism in politics and uses examples from the Obama and Trump administrations to explain how politicians can act in their own self-interest rather than follow through with their beliefs. The recent vote on Obergefell and DOMA is discussed in the context of politicians using issues for strategic gain rather than genuine interest in the topic.
Senator Joe Manchin insists on scaling down the Democratic's proposed spending in climate change and healthcare programs. This move has triggered backlash from the Democratic caucus, which sees this opportunity as the last chance to address the climate change issue in the United States.
President Trump's tweet that his Vice President "deserved" the Capitol riots and did not ask the rioters to leave for hours, shows his support for the mob's violent behavior.
Political strategists believe that Biden is missing a chance to celebrate the country's progress on vaccines, which could be used to counter Republican attacks that the party is overly restrictive and hypocritical. However, some in the White House are cautious of declaring victory too soon due to the uncertainty of the pandemic.
Elon Musk reveals that Tesla was on the brink of failure during the production ramp of the Model 3, which received a major funding boost from Obama's clean energy initiative, the Green New Deal.
The host discusses updates from the North Carolina Secretary of State dashboard, where 63% of counties have completely reported with Biden ahead by 1,000 votes, and updates on Michigan where it is unclear with Detroit yet to report.