DeepSummary
Krystal and Saagar discuss various aspects of the upcoming 2024 US presidential election, including polls showing Joe Biden struggling against Donald Trump, particularly in key swing states like Iowa. They analyze Biden's strategy of labeling Trump a "criminal" based on his recent convictions and Trump's shift away from attacking big businesses compared to 2016. They also cover controversial topics like immigration policies, with polls indicating support for mass deportation even among some Hispanic voters.
The hosts delve into the rigged rules set by CNN for the upcoming presidential debates, designed to exclude third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. despite him reaching the polling threshold in some surveys. They critique CNN's pushing of unproven claims about Hamas using rape as a weapon during the October 7th conflict while ignoring documented instances of sexual violence against Palestinians.
Other segments examine a shocking corruption scandal involving a powerful Democratic operative in New Jersey, Wells Fargo losing millions on a rent payment credit card deal, and a bombshell report revealing Israel had detailed intelligence about Hamas' plans weeks before the October 7th attacks but failed to take preventive action. The hosts also question Biden's Middle East policies amidst troop deployments to Jordan.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The 2024 US presidential election is shaping up to be a close race between Biden and Trump, with polls indicating Trump may have an edge in some key swing states.
- Biden's strategy seems to be focused on labeling Trump a 'criminal' based on his recent convictions, while Trump has shifted away from his 2016 rhetoric attacking big businesses.
- Immigration remains a contentious issue, with polls suggesting support for 'mass deportation' among some Hispanic voters, contrasting with perceptions of the Hispanic vote.
- CNN's rules for the upcoming presidential debates appear designed to exclude third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite him reaching polling thresholds.
- CNN has faced criticism for pushing unproven claims about Hamas using rape as a weapon during the October 7th conflict while ignoring documented cases of sexual violence against Palestinians.
- A corruption scandal in New Jersey involving a powerful Democratic operative reveals brazen practices like threatening developers and rigging deals.
- Wells Fargo has lost millions due to an ill-advised deal with a rent payment credit card company that underestimated consumer behavior.
- A bombshell report suggests Israeli intelligence knew detailed plans about Hamas' activities weeks before the October 7th attacks but failed to take preventive action, raising security questions.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “The polling does show that voters think that Trump is on the side of Wall street more than, a lot more than Biden.“ by Saagar Enjeti
- “Well, who cares about people who don't have assets?“ by Matt Stoller
- “The authors of the document detail a series of exercises carried out by Hamas forces before the attack. The military arm of the organization practiced ground and air raids on israeli territory in front of the eyes of the members of the southern command.“ by Reporter (voiceover)
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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Breaking Points
6/18/24
Krystal and Saagar discuss Biden betting on labelling Trump a criminal, Hillary floated as Kamala replacement, mass deportation popular in US, Biden Trump debate preview, cartoonish New Jersey corruption scandal, report shows Israel warned about Oct 7 weeks before, CNN pushes Oct 7 lies, Wells Fargo loses big on rent payment bilt, Trump stops attacking big business.
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