Republicans need to get out of their own way.

Rick Becker and Cliff Maloney discuss the importance of content creation, grassroots mobilization, and the role of state politics in the broader context of American governance. They emphasize the need for a decentralized approach to politics, focusing on state-level initiatives and the impact of community organizing. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by national organizations in recognizing the significance of state politics and the need for accountability in government spending. In this conversation, Cliff Maloney discusses various strategies for political campaigning, grassroots activism, and the importance of engaging the next generation in political discourse. He emphasizes the need for simplicity in messaging, the role of state legislators in resisting federal mandates, and the potential outcomes for the future of the United States. Maloney also shares his thoughts on the Article 5 convention and the necessity of bold leadership in budget cuts, while contemplating the implications of a national divorce and the states he would choose to live in under such circumstances.