E46 - November is Coming: 5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Candidate

Recent years have been difficult, and there is no doubt about that. Political division, a struggling economy, and a global pandemic have left many people feeling exhausted. The upcoming election in November 2022 will be a crucial opportunity for voters to have their say on the direction the country should take. And it's important to remember that our democracy is only as strong as we make it. When we don't vote, we give up our power to shape the future of our country. When we don't vote, we allow others to make decisions for us.In this episode, Jim and Dan talk about the upcoming US midterm elections, the five things to look for when choosing a candidate, and what the New Contract with America is all about.Enjoy!In This Episode04:00 - How people are reacting to the November 2022 election06:54 - A conspiracy theory about Democrats08:49 - Five things to look for when choosing a candidate09:40 - Economy12:00 - Energy17:06 - Borders24:48 - Law and Order34:57 - Parental Rights41:13 - A look at some Senate candidates48:36 - The New Contract with America1:01:13 - Liz Cheney, the candidate who lost her seat in CongressFavorite Quotes28:58 - "You cannot compare a police department's budget to an arts budget. At night, when somebody's trying to break into your house, do you think having a fully funded arts program will help you?" - Jim Larkin30:26 - "You need to act like you are the third monkey on the ramp to Noah's ark, and it's starting to rain, brother. You need to act like we are about to lose this election, and you need to get out there, and you need to vote. You need to be that third monkey. You need to see what's coming, and you're about to get left behind." - Jim Larkin33:52 - "The left is going to eat itself every single time. They don't care about you. They care about you furthering their agenda. That's it." - Jim LarkinFollow the Pod Bless America Podcast on GETTRSubscribe to Freedom Square to know moreEngage with Pod Bless America PodcastEmail: [email protected]: [email protected] to more episodes of the Pod Bless America PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts