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Dean Phillips Told the Truth About President Biden and Paid for It

July 09, 2024 / 00:58

This episode discusses President Biden's potential candidacy for the 2024 election, the dynamics within the Democratic Party, and the reluctance of prominent figures like Gretchen Whitmer and JB Pritzker to challenge him.

The conversation highlights the perception of Biden's declining capabilities as he ages, with the speaker suggesting he is the only Democrat likely to lose to Donald Trump. The speaker emphasizes the unspoken rules within the party that discourage open challenges to the sitting president.

Specific calls made to Whitmer and Pritzker are mentioned, noting their refusal to engage in a potential primary challenge. The speaker expresses frustration over the culture of silence and conformity that exists among party members.

Overall, the episode paints a picture of the current political landscape within the Democratic Party as it prepares for the upcoming election.

TLDR

The episode critiques Biden's 2024 candidacy and party dynamics, highlighting reluctance among Democrats to challenge him.

Episode

0:58
00:00:00
let me just say I respect President Biden he's probably the only Democrat who could and will lose to Donald Trump
00:00:04
in 2024 he's now in his 80s he is clearly on the decline he's not incompetent all I'm doing you guys is
00:00:11
saying the quiet part out loud I think they're disappointed because this is not what you do when you're a member of a
00:00:16
party you fall in line you shush up you sit down you get in line and you do nothing to upset the apple cart of
00:00:23
others who' been waiting in line perhaps a little longer than you most members of
00:00:27
Congress thought he was going to stand down I called Gretchen Whitmer I called JB pritzker to jump in the water's warm
00:00:33
you guys it's a Democratic primary that's what we do not only did those two not take my calls which they would have
00:00:38
any other day they had their political operatives take those calls and they told me please don't use their names
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that's the culture you guys that we're dealing with you will be blackballed you will be disenfranchised you will be let
00:00:50
out the door if you so much as even issue a word that you might challenge a sitting president of the United States

Episode Highlights

  • Biden's Political Future
    Discussion on Biden's potential to lose to Trump in 2024 due to age and decline.
    “He's now in his 80s, he is clearly on the decline.”
    @ 00m 04s
    July 09, 2024
  • Party Loyalty Culture
    Exploration of the pressure to conform within the Democratic party.
    “You will be blackballed if you challenge a sitting president.”
    @ 00m 55s
    July 09, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • I think they're disappointed because this is not what you do.
    Dean Phillips Told the Truth About President Biden and Paid for It
  • You will be blackballed if you challenge a sitting president.
    Dean Phillips Told the Truth About President Biden and Paid for It

Key Moments

  • Decline Discussion00:04
  • Political Calls Ignored00:36
  • Culture of Silence00:45