Pod Save America The GOP Meltdown Over Hunter's Conviction
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Jun 12, 2024 
In this discussion, Sarah Longwell, a political analyst and publisher at The Bulwark, joins Dan to dissect the GOP's chaotic response to Hunter Biden's felony conviction. They explore how this legal fallout might impact President Biden's re-election efforts and the convoluted narratives among Republicans. Additionally, they examine the dynamics of upcoming primaries, the critical role of abortion in voter mobilization, and the weight of vice presidential picks on electoral outcomes. A revealing look at shifting voter sentiments and strategic challenges!
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Republican Response to Conviction
- Republicans are struggling to respond to Hunter Biden's conviction.
- Their narrative about a two-tiered justice system is undermined by Biden's DOJ prosecuting his own son.
Republican Response to State of the Union
- Republicans seemed caught off guard by Biden's strong State of the Union address.
- They reversed engineered a theory about Joe Biden using drugs.
Democrats and Institutional Trust
- Democrats risk appearing as defenders of institutions most voters distrust.
- Pfeiffer suggests Democrats should focus on fixing, not just saving, democracy.
