Episode
The Republican Party Sorts Through Its Mess
52:16
Published: Thu Apr 06 2023
Description
It may feel too early to be thinking about the 2024 presidential election — but it’s the perfect time to understand where the parties are at, and how their plans for the next election cycle are shaping up.In our first episode, we join the Republican National Committee in Dana Point, Calif., as it gathers for its winter meeting. After a disappointing midterms, fractures have formed within the committee’s ranks. After targeting Kevin McCarthy in the fight for House speaker, the grass roots turned their ire on Ronna McDaniel, the chair of the R.N.C.The effort to replace Ms. McDaniel at this year’s winter meeting is emblematic of what the party is at this moment: a mess of tangled lines and scrambled allegiances.
Chapters
The Republican Party is debating whether a new chair is necessary to move the party forward.
00:00 - 02:39 (02:39)
Summary
The Republican Party is debating whether a new chair is necessary to move the party forward. The Trump wing has been working to block a potential new chair through promotion of another RNC member.
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Harmeet Dhillon, a notable Republican party official, suggests bringing Mike Lindell on board to check voting machines if she wins.
02:39 - 06:28 (03:49)
Summary
Harmeet Dhillon, a notable Republican party official, suggests bringing Mike Lindell on board to check voting machines if she wins. Conference held in a hotel resembles a football team's conference room after consecutive losses.
EpisodeThe Republican Party Sorts Through Its Mess
PodcastThe Run-Up
Steve Bannon discusses the America First movement and its foundation in giving working people their jobs back, as well as taking over the Republican Party from the Mitt Romney elites.
06:28 - 09:58 (03:29)
Summary
Steve Bannon discusses the America First movement and its foundation in giving working people their jobs back, as well as taking over the Republican Party from the Mitt Romney elites.
EpisodeThe Republican Party Sorts Through Its Mess
PodcastThe Run-Up
The speaker discusses the importance of getting involved in local politics and how it leads to increased participation and interest in the political process.
09:58 - 13:46 (03:48)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of getting involved in local politics and how it leads to increased participation and interest in the political process.
EpisodeThe Republican Party Sorts Through Its Mess
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The article is about the decision-making process of the Republican Party and how its elite donors, important political figures, and grassroots are trying to navigate and find what's best for the party.
13:46 - 18:54 (05:08)
Summary
The article is about the decision-making process of the Republican Party and how its elite donors, important political figures, and grassroots are trying to navigate and find what's best for the party. It also discusses the party's fear of making waves.
EpisodeThe Republican Party Sorts Through Its Mess
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Some supporters believe that Harmeet Dhillon is closer to Donald Trump than her opponent Rana.
18:54 - 22:46 (03:51)
Summary
Some supporters believe that Harmeet Dhillon is closer to Donald Trump than her opponent Rana. Some of Trump's extremist supporters are backing Dhillon.
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Brock argues that Harmeet McDaniel, as a Trump appointee, might not be able to run a genuinely fair and impartial primary that doesn't favor the Republican base, which accounted for around 34% of primary voters, according to recent statistics.
22:46 - 26:20 (03:34)
Summary
Brock argues that Harmeet McDaniel, as a Trump appointee, might not be able to run a genuinely fair and impartial primary that doesn't favor the Republican base, which accounted for around 34% of primary voters, according to recent statistics.
EpisodeThe Republican Party Sorts Through Its Mess
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Brock and Barber discuss the direction of the Republican Party and the challenges it faces in reconciling with the Trump era while staying true to conservative principles.
26:20 - 30:28 (04:08)
Summary
Brock and Barber discuss the direction of the Republican Party and the challenges it faces in reconciling with the Trump era while staying true to conservative principles. They also discuss the upcoming RNC chair race and the potential future of the party.
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The key to winning the 2024 election, or any election, is to focus on the future, and this will be a critical factor for whoever runs.
30:28 - 40:52 (10:23)
Summary
The key to winning the 2024 election, or any election, is to focus on the future, and this will be a critical factor for whoever runs. Unity and preparedness are also crucial, and candidates that are too closely associated with the past may not be successful.
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Despite grassroots pressure, a strong majority of GOP establishment members voted for their preferred candidate in an election, giving the middle finger to the grassroots of the Republican Party.
40:52 - 44:14 (03:22)
Summary
Despite grassroots pressure, a strong majority of GOP establishment members voted for their preferred candidate in an election, giving the middle finger to the grassroots of the Republican Party.
EpisodeThe Republican Party Sorts Through Its Mess
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The election analysis autopsy effort will not be unbiased, as the host believes that Donna Brazile will tilt the playing field in favor of Donald Trump and the truth may never be fully revealed.
44:14 - 50:13 (05:59)
Summary
The election analysis autopsy effort will not be unbiased, as the host believes that Donna Brazile will tilt the playing field in favor of Donald Trump and the truth may never be fully revealed.
EpisodeThe Republican Party Sorts Through Its Mess
PodcastThe Run-Up
Reporter Astead Herndon discusses the factions within the Republican party and the potential ugliness and divisiveness of the upcoming presidential primary.
50:14 - 52:12 (01:58)
Summary
Reporter Astead Herndon discusses the factions within the Republican party and the potential ugliness and divisiveness of the upcoming presidential primary.