Dems Broke the Machine - Weekend Recap 08-02-26

Democrats also face a growing divide over election policies, immigration, and voter confidence. Polling has consistently shown broad public support for measures such as voter identification requirements and stronger border enforcement. Yet Democratic leaders have often opposed Republican proposals on these issues, arguing they create unnecessary barriers. That creates a political problem: when voters believe an issue is common sense, explaining why it should not happen becomes a difficult assignment. It is the equivalent of a restaurant owner trying to convince customers that the broken refrigerator is actually part of the dining experience. The bigger challenge for Democrats is not one primary loss or one bad advertisement. Political parties can recover from individual mistakes. The challenge is whether they can resolve a philosophical conflict that has been building for years. https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/2081195495054024970 Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke (D) indicted on charges of criminal conspiracy to commit bribery and falsifying reports The charges stem from a bribe she allegedly received from a lobbyist to grant a covid contract. Also indicted: - Former State Rep Ryan Yamane - Ford Fuchigami, Hawaii Transportation Dept official - Leo Asunción, Former official for Hawaii’s public utilities commission - Lobbyist Tobi Solidum Kevin Jackson has been called, the "white-collar" Joe Rogan. Given their similar backgrounds in TV, comedy, and martial arts, it's easy to see why people enjoy Kevin's show so much. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.