Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra Episode 6: Under Pressure
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Jul 22, 2024 This podcast episode delves into the troubling connections of Sen. McCarthy to the ultra right, blackmail campaign against Sen. Hunt, tragic consequences of political retaliation, McCarthy's aggressive tactics leading to deaths of Senators, and the intense pushback against McCarthy's power in the Senate.
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Tydings' Downfall
- Senator Millard Tydings investigated and disproved McCarthy's claims about communists in the State Department.
- McCarthy retaliated with a fabricated photo, leading to Tydings losing his Senate seat.
Benton's Expulsion Attempt
- Senator William Benton introduced a resolution to expel McCarthy from the Senate, detailing his lies and corruption.
- McCarthy retaliated with lawsuits and personal attacks, and Benton subsequently lost his seat.
McCarthy's Growing Power
- McCarthy's power grew with each failed attempt to stop him.
- His colleagues' inaction only emboldened him further.