Trump Wins New Hampshire, But Haley Fights On, with Victor Davis Hanson, Comfortably Smug, and Michael Moynihan | Ep. 709

Jan 24, 2024

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Victor Davis Hanson

Comfortably Smug, co-host of the "Ruthless" podcast, and Michael Moynihan, co-host of "The Fifth Column," join Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. They analyze Trump’s surprising win in New Hampshire, debate Nikki Haley’s mixed signals, and dive into Trump’s contentious media relationships. Hanson shares insights on elite views of Trump, the authenticity that drives his appeal among working-class voters, and the growing disconnect between political elites and everyday Americans.

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INSIGHT

Trump's Messaging Discipline

Trump's messaging discipline contributes to his success, effectively promoting his key issues.
His marketing skills, rather than business acumen, have been instrumental in his electoral victories and securing his nomination.

ANECDOTE

Trump's Criticism of Haley

Trump criticized Nikki Haley for acting like she had won New Hampshire despite losing.
He called her behavior "bullshit" and questioned her actions, claiming she did the same in Iowa.

INSIGHT

Messina's Strategy

Jim Messina prays for Trump as the GOP nominee, believing the indictments help Trump with the Republican base but hurt him in the general election.
Polling shows a significant portion of New Hampshire GOP primary voters would still support Trump even if convicted of a crime.

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Megyn Kelly is joined by Comfortably Smug, co-host of the Ruthless podcast, and Michael Moynihan, co-host of The Fifth Column podcast, to discuss former President Donald Trump’s victory in New Hampshire, whether Nikki Haley's 11-point loss could still be seen as a victory for her, Haley’s “cringe” and confusing speech that sounded like she won, the path ahead and fight moving to South Carolina, whether Trump is actually a moderate, Trump referring to Haley's speech after New Hampshire as "bullsh*t," Trump’s relationship with the “fake news media,” Trump's master marketing to co-opt the "democracy" framing, MSNBC freaking out about Trump's speech, Trump’s awkward comments about Tim Scott's engagement and "hate" for Nikki Haley, Scott's awkward response saying “I love you,” Ron DeSantis' more measured support of Trump after dropping out, and more. Then Victor Davis Hanson, author of "The End of Everything," joins to discuss new polling about American "elites" and how they see the world, why the elites hate and fear Donald Trump and oppose him so strongly, what Trump can do to continue building a wide coalition, the immigration crisis at our border, why Trump appeals to the working class, how his authenticity is the key to his success, CNN commentator Van Jones saying Biden isn’t a good “messenger" and should "stay hidden," Biden’s inability to debate and communicate, the mischaracterization of Trump supporters, and more.

Moynihan: https://wethefifth.substack.com/

Smug: https://ruthlesspodcast.com/

Hanson: https://www.amazon.com/End-Everything-Wars-Descend-Annihilation/dp/1541673522

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