7-13-26 - 9am - Sprint for Lindsey Graham’s Seat & DSA Comes to Colorado

This week, the US Senate lost a crucial vote it could not spare, and the country's politics just got a whole lot more interesting. The speaker reflects on the passing of Lindsey Graham, a senator who was known for his ability to navigate the complexities of Washington and his unwavering commitment to his principles. But it's not just about the man himself – it's about the power vacuum he leaves behind and the implications for the country's future.The speaker shares a personal anecdote about working with Lindsey Graham on a project that involved a contentious development in his home state of South Carolina. They discuss how Graham's unique ability to influence Trump from within the Republican party, rather than trying to defeat him from the outside, was a crucial factor in shaping the country's politics. The speaker also touches on the significance of Graham's passing, highlighting the fact that he was the only person who could reliably tell Trump the truth and survive it.The conversation takes a darker turn as the speaker delves into the world of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), a movement that's gaining momentum in the US. They discuss the DSA's platform, which calls for the abolition of the Senate, the presidency, and the independent judiciary, as well as the elimination of the US Senate and the replacement of the president with a chief executive officer chosen by the House of Representatives. The speaker also shares a disturbing example of how the DSA's ideology is being put into practice in Denver, Colorado, where a socialist candidate won a congressional seat.If you want to understand the implications of these developments and how they'll shape the country's future, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's insightful analysis and commentary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.