Trump's Revenge Leads to Republican Revolt
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What recent political developments have led to a Republican revolt against Trump?
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How has Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton affected Texas Senate dynamics?
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What issues did the DNC's 2024 autopsy reveal about party strategy?
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I'm Dan Pfeiffer.
On today's show, we're going to talk about how Donald Trump's revenge tour is backfiring in a way that just about everybody could have predicted. With everything from his ballroom funding to his insurrectionist slush fund now in jeopardy.
What insights did the New York Times poll provide on Democratic voter sentiments?
We'll also talk about how Trump may have made things even worse for his party. with his endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in Texas. And then just to prove that Republicans aren't the only ones stepping on rakes, we'll talk about the long-awaited release of the 2024 DNC autopsy and whether Ken Martin's job as DNC chair is in jeopardy. We'll also talk about new results from this week's New York Times poll focused on what Democratic voters want from the Democratic Party. Then you'll hear Tommy's interview with California gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan. And finally... We'll explore the question none of us thought we'd have to ask. Is Donald Trump going to skip his son's wedding? Tune in to find out.
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How does Matt Mahan plan to address homelessness and housing as a gubernatorial candidate?
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What recent political developments have led to a Republican revolt against Trump?
0:00–0:30
2
How has Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton affected Texas Senate dynamics?
0:30–1:17
3
What issues did the DNC's 2024 autopsy reveal about party strategy?
1:17–2:53
4
What insights did the New York Times poll provide on Democratic voter sentiments?
2:53–3:58
5
How does Matt Mahan plan to address homelessness and housing as a gubernatorial candidate?
3:58–4:51
6
What challenges are California voters facing regarding housing and cost of living?
4:51–6:25
7
What are the implications of Trump's proposed ballroom funding?
6:25–7:11
8
How does the conversation around AI and technology impact voters in California?
7:11–1:45:19