Morning Wire Democrats Battle the Enthusiasm Gap | 4.11.22
Apr 11, 2022
The podcast dives into the Democrats' struggle against a declining sense of enthusiasm ahead of the midterm elections. It discusses a high-profile kidnapping trial involving Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the mixed verdicts that followed. Rising violence against police takes center stage, highlighting the dangers law enforcement now faces. The conversation also touches on global news, like Boris Johnson's visit to Ukraine, adding an international perspective to the political landscape.
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Democrat Midterm Challenges
- Democrats face a looming "red wave" in the 2022 midterms due to low voter enthusiasm and Biden's poor approval ratings.
- Republicans hold a significant 17-point lead in voter enthusiasm, a gap not seen since 2010.
Whitmer Kidnapping Plot Verdict
- None of the men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Whitmer were found guilty of the main charges.
- Two were acquitted, and two face retrial, raising questions about the FBI's handling of the case.
Rise in Police Shootings
- Police shootings are up 46% in 2022 compared to last year, and almost two-thirds higher than 2020.
- A concerning trend is the rise of ambush-style attacks, now accounting for nearly a third of shootings.