DeepSummary
Dan Bongino discusses a Washington Post columnist's suggestion that President Biden should replace Vice President Kamala Harris with Hillary Clinton for the 2024 election. Bongino argues that the Democratic Party is floating this idea as a trial balloon to gauge public reaction. He believes that Harris would only step aside for Clinton because the Democrats can claim Clinton was 'robbed' in 2016, and Harris is seen as the 'diversity hire' who won't willingly take a backseat to other potential candidates.
Bongino cites polls showing Clinton performing well among Black voters, a crucial demographic for Democrats, while Harris has struggled to gain their support. He suggests that with Harris potentially struggling to rebuild the Democratic coalition of minority, women, and young voters needed to win, Clinton could be positioned as the candidate who can win back these groups.
Bongino also contends that Trump's perceived persecution by the Biden administration has made him a 'sympathetic figure' to voters alienated by the system. He argues that with no speculation about what a Trump presidency would look like this time, as voters have recent experience, it gives Trump an advantage over challengers like Harris who are less known quantities.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Bongino speculates that President Biden may replace Vice President Kamala Harris with Hillary Clinton for the 2024 election.
- He argues Clinton could help Democrats win back key voting blocs like Black voters that have shown lack of enthusiasm for Harris.
- Bongino believes Trump's previous presidency gives him an advantage over challengers who are less known quantities.
- He contends Trump's perceived persecution by the Biden administration has made him a sympathetic, anti-establishment figure.
- Bongino draws an analogy comparing Biden's pursuit of Trump to a corrupt Western movie sheriff, resonating with American ideals of rebelling against tyranny.
- He cites Biden's cognitive struggles and perceived mishandling of issues like the border crisis and economy as liabilities.
- Bongino suggests Clinton is still viewed positively by many Democrats who believe she was 'robbed' in 2016.
- He argues the Democratic establishment is testing the idea of a Biden-Clinton switch through trial balloons in the media.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “The corrupt sheriff archetype is a symbol of power, greed, and failed institutions. Sound familiar?“ by Unidentified Speaker
- “You notice how in many of these westerns, you know, back in the day, the sheriff appears to be the upstanding guy.“ by Dan Bongino
- “Kamala Harris is not going to rebuild the Democrat coalition they need, which is a 90% plus black vote, 60% plus hispanic vote, young women, suburban moms and young voters.“ by Dan Bongino
- “I remind you, Americans are adventurers. Our ancestors were risk takers who were willing to sacrifice the robot comforts for a chance at something either wonderful or disastrous.“ by Unidentified Speaker
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The Dan Bongino Show
Cumulus Podcast Network | Dan Bongino
6/22/24