The Trump-DeSantis Showdown: Who Holds the Republican Reigns? (Chatter in the Skull Ep. 30)
19In this episode, we dive into the battle within the Republican party: The Trump-DeSantis showdown. Fault lines in the conservatives movement are forming, as former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis emerge as the top contenders for the 2024 Presidential election. We explore their political moves, influence, and the implications for the Republican party's future from a left wing pollical perspective.
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00:00 Intro: Hello and Goodbye to Chatter
01:30 The Republican Primary Reveals Conversative Fault Lines
07:00 Academic Conservativism Vs Populist Conservativism
09:45 Friedman Still Haunts Academic Conservativism
13:20 What Did Friedman Believe?
18:00 Ben Shapiro and Other Academic Conservatives Love Friedman
21:05 Low Income Seniors Are Massive Drivers of the Republican Base
25:00 DeSantis Can Only Move Right, Trump Can be Flexible
31:17 Biden Still in the Dominate Position When it Comes to a General Election
34:00 FEEL GOOD STORY: Scientists Find A Way to Simulate Lighting Clouds to Create Energy from Nothing but Air!