3/6/26 - Kristi Noem out, Indiana Abortion Law Struck Down, IndyStar Reporter James Briggs is guest

In this episode of The Rob Kendall Show, Rob breaks down the growing political drama surrounding Donald Trump, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Senator John Cornyn. After Trump suggested Paxton’s comments could push him to support Cornyn instead, Rob examines how quickly Republican candidates rush to prove their loyalty to Trump — and why that trend could be dangerous for the party. Rob argues that Cornyn represents the classic Washington establishment figure, but also notes that Trump has backed similar figures before, pointing to Lindsey Graham as an example. The discussion centers on what Rob sees as a troubling shift within the GOP: the expectation that Republican officials must show total allegiance to Trump rather than represent their constituents independently. The episode also covers Paxton’s proposal to drop out of the Senate race if lawmakers agree to end the filibuster and vote on a national voter ID bill, along with Paxton’s public statement emphasizing his loyalty to Trump. Rob questions the political strategy behind tying policy demands to personal loyalty and explores what it says about the current direction of Republican politics. Rob's guest today is IndyStar Columnist James Briggs discussing why Mike Braun's approval rating in Indiana is so low. And why Republicans are lashing out at former Republican Mayor Greg Ballard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices