Revenge Of The Normies
Added: May 14, 2024
In this podcast episode, Ben Shapiro delves into the current state of the Democratic party and the challenges that Joe Biden is facing as President. Shapiro highlights how the Democratic party has become disconnected from reality, particularly with its focus on catering to the radical left wing of the party. He criticizes Nancy Pelosi's recent comments about populism and the party's shift towards appeasing what he refers to as the army of losers, the radical elements within the party, which he believes is alienating moderate voters.Key takeaways
Ben Shapiro criticizes the Democratic party for alienating moderate voters by focusing too much on appeasing the radical left, which he believes is causing Joe Biden to lose support among these key demographics.
Polling data discussed by Shapiro indicates a decline in Joe Biden's support among moderate and conservative Democratic-leaning voters, attributed to Biden's focus on issues like Gaza and alignment with the radical left.
Political strategists James Carville and Mark Penn share concerns about the Democratic party's direction under Biden, emphasizing the neglect of moderate voters and the alienation of independent voters due to current policies.
Shapiro criticizes Biden's handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict, accusing him of undermining Israel while ostensibly supporting it, and criticizes Secretary of State Tony Blinken for comments that Shapiro believes undermine Israel's position.
Shapiro contrasts Democratic and Republican responses to the Israel-Gaza conflict, noting a divide in support for Israel, and discusses the potential impact of the Stormy Daniels trial on Donald Trump, alongside Trump's improved campaign strategy.
Biden losing support among moderates
Shapiro discusses polling data that shows Joe Biden losing support among moderate and conservative Democratic-leaning voters. He emphasizes that Biden's focus on issues like Gaza and his alignment with the radical left is causing him to lose ground with everyday Americans who just want to be left alone and have a better life for themselves and their families.
Political strategists echo concerns
The podcast also features insights from political strategists James Carville and Mark Penn, who echo Shapiro's concerns about the Democratic party's direction under Biden. Carville emphasizes that the party is ignoring the moderate middle of the country and is instead focusing on appeasing the radical elements within the party. Penn points out that Biden's policies and actions are alienating independent voters and are not resonating with the broader electorate.
Shapiro criticizes Biden's handling
Shapiro criticizes Biden's handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict, pointing out that Biden has been undermining Israel behind the scenes while publicly supporting them. He highlights how Biden's approach is playing into the hands of Hamas, the terrorist group in control of Gaza, and is damaging Israel's reputation on the international stage. Shapiro also criticizes Biden for offering to provide sensitive intelligence on Hamas leaders to Israel as a bargaining chip, which he views as the United States effectively siding with Hamas.
Blinken's Comments on Israel
The podcast also covers Secretary of State Tony Blinken's comments on the conflict, where he suggests that Israel's actions may be inconsistent with international law due to civilian casualties. Shapiro criticizes Blinken for undermining Israel and playing into the hands of Hamas by creating pressure on Israel to withdraw from Gaza.
Contrasting Responses to Conflict
Shapiro contrasts the Democratic and Republican responses to the conflict, with Democrats like Bernie Sanders and Chris Murphy calling for a halt to military aid to Israel. In contrast, Republicans like Michael McCaul and JD Vance support Israel's right to defend itself and finish the job against Hamas.
Stormy Daniels trial and VP picks
The podcast also touches on the Stormy Daniels trial and its potential impact on Donald Trump. Shapiro dismisses the trial as a politically motivated attack on Trump and predicts that it will have little effect on his popularity. He also discusses Trump's potential VP picks, ruling out Nikki Haley and mentioning candidates like JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Tim Scott.
Trump's Improved Campaign Strategy
Shapiro praises Trump's more coherent campaign strategy this time around, noting that the Twitter ban has helped him stay focused and avoid unnecessary controversies. He predicts that Trump has a strong chance of winning the next election, especially given Biden's mishandling of the Israel conflict and other issues.
