Nut Job Congressman Jamaal Bowman IS OUT
Added: Jun 27, 2024
Ben Shapiro discusses the recent primary loss of Congressman Jamaal Bowman, a Democrat from New York's 16th congressional district. Bowman lost by nearly 20 points, which Shapiro sees as good news for the country. He argues that Congress could use fewer "complete dollars" who don't understand basic concepts like how doors work, what fire alarms are for, or that Israel is not committing genocide in Gaza. Shapiro also notes that Bowman denied that women were raped by Hamas on October 7th.
Five Lessons From Bowman's Loss
Shapiro outlines five lessons from Bowman's loss. First, radical intersectional leftism is unpopular outside of a few specific enclaves. New York's 16th district is about 9% Jewish, and many of those Jewish voters traditionally vote Democrat but are not part of the intersectional coalition. They were alienated by Bowman's appeals to pro-terrorist supporters. Shapiro notes that much of Bowman's campaign funding came from outside the district, while his opponent George Latimer had stronger local support.
The second lesson is that online presence is not reflective of real-life support. Shapiro points out that Bowman had 360,000 Twitter followers compared to Latimer's 6,000, yet Latimer won by 20 points. He argues that following political trends on social media is a poor way to gauge actual voter sentiment.
Third, political money tends to follow vulnerable candidates into vulnerable districts. AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) invested heavily in the race against Bowman, but Shapiro argues this was because Bowman was already polling poorly and vulnerable.
Fourth, left-wing intersectionalism is "ugly and vicious." Shapiro criticizes the reaction from Bowman's supporters, including environmental groups like the Sunshine Movement, which he says reveals an underlying anti-Semitism in the intersectional left.
Fifth, the media echo chamber is hurting Democrats by making them believe they have momentum when they don't. Shapiro argues that media coverage of figures like Bowman, AOC, and others gives Democrats a false sense of their popularity.
Implications for the Presidential Race
Shapiro then connects these lessons to the broader presidential race. He argues that Joe Biden won in 2020 by presenting himself as a moderate Democrat, but has since turned his administration over to more radical left-wing elements. Shapiro criticizes Nancy Pelosi for suggesting that issues like trans rights and climate change will be central to Biden's 2024 campaign, arguing this approach is unlikely to succeed nationally.
Regarding the upcoming debate between Biden and Trump, Shapiro discusses Hillary Clinton's advice in a New York Times piece. He agrees with Clinton that expectations for Trump are low, suggesting that if Trump appears controlled and not volatile on stage, he will likely be seen as winning the debate.
Shapiro criticizes the Biden administration for what he sees as going soft on adversaries like Russia, Iran, and Venezuela in an attempt to keep gas prices stable ahead of the election. He cites a Wall Street Journal report suggesting the administration has implemented softer-than-expected sanctions on these countries to encourage oil flow into global markets.
Immigration and Public Safety
Shapiro highlights recent reports of potential security threats related to immigration. He cites an NBC News report that the Department of Homeland Security has identified over 400 immigrants from Central Asia and elsewhere as "subjects of concern" due to their potential ties to an ISIS-affiliated human smuggling network. He also discusses the case of Joselyn Nungay, a 12-year-old girl in Houston allegedly killed by illegal immigrants from Venezuela, using it to criticize Biden's immigration policies.
Economic Issues and Expert Opinions
Shapiro dismisses a recent statement by 16 Nobel Prize-winning economists warning that Trump's economic plans would reignite inflation. He questions the credibility of these economists, noting that many failed to predict the inflation that occurred under Biden's administration. Shapiro also criticizes Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for blaming Trump's tax cuts for current economic shortcomings.
Public Health and Gun Violence
The podcast touches on U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's declaration of gun violence as a national public health crisis. Shapiro mocks this approach, suggesting it's an overreach to frame gun violence as a contagious public health issue rather than a criminal justice matter.
Abortion and Infant Mortality Statistics
Shapiro criticizes a recent study from Johns Hopkins University that linked Texas's abortion ban to an increase in infant mortality rates. He argues that the study's interpretation of statistics is misleading, as it doesn't account for the lives saved by preventing abortions.
Legal Challenges to Biden's Policies
The podcast notes recent legal setbacks for the Biden administration, including two federal court rulings against a new student loan forgiveness plan. Shapiro points out that both rulings came from judges appointed by President Obama, suggesting Biden is facing challenges even from within his own party's judicial appointees.
Media Coverage and Cultural Issues
Shapiro criticizes CNN's coverage of drag queen issues, specifically mentioning a recent segment featuring a drag performer discussing safety concerns for the LGBTQ+ community. He expresses skepticism about the severity of these concerns and mocks the network's approach to the topic.
Debate Expectations and Strategy
Returning to the upcoming presidential debate, Shapiro advises the Trump campaign to raise expectations for Biden's performance, contrary to their previous strategy of lowering expectations. He criticizes the Biden campaign for potentially making the mistake of talking down Trump while talking up Biden, suggesting this could backfire.
Shapiro promotes Daily Wire's live commentary of the debate, promising analysis from himself and other conservative commentators to provide context and fact-checking during and after the event.
Conclusion
Throughout the podcast, Shapiro maintains a critical stance towards the Biden administration, mainstream media coverage, and what he perceives as left-wing overreach in various policy areas. He uses recent events and news stories to reinforce his conservative perspective on issues ranging from electoral politics to cultural debates. The overall tone suggests a belief that current Democratic strategies and policies are out of touch with mainstream American voters and potentially harmful to the country's interests.
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