Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis and Republicans Struggle To Take A Stance on Abortion Post-Roe

[@BurritoMassacre]

Colin Allred is the type of man I want my son to look up to. I will support his campaign from Georgia.

[@Sandrae7560]

So will I, and I’m from New York..

[@bonaface]

Does he not have a dad?

[@shirleyrombough8173]

I think he is whom we all want our sons to look up to. And look, who do you think would be more likely to protect our daughters, Obama or trump?

[@bill8985]

We need many more like Colin Allred.

[@maryreeves357]

Almost makes me want to move to his district.

[@hellosoupy]

What a lovable mf lol

[@bonaface]

@@maryreeves357 it is called texas honey, he's running as a senator.

[@NateFord]

Allred 2028!

[@ITX-EcoClass]

Hey, man... Pod Save America, alright?!

[@liviadix1433]

I’m from Texas, and he can count on my vote. Time to get rid of Ted Cruz.

[@markg.7865]

Oh God yes!

[@blackeyedsusan727]

For the good of humanity as a whole!

[@barbaracampbell5812]

Absolutly. Why keep him. he is a kiss ass

[@LeezaBettaBogart]

I've got an idea for a group protest...all the women constituents of Republican Congress members start calling their office and saying, "I'm at my gynecologist and wondering why the Congressman hasn't shown up for our appointment yet? He said he wants to legislate females and the decisions they make with their doctor -- I apparently need him to make decisions for me during my appointment and I wonder why he isn't here yet?"

[@karenjohannessen8987]

Love that idea, @LeezaBetta!!

[@bridgetbright6258]

EXACTLY!!!!

[@lucyarroyo6186]

Love it!

[@unfingbelievable1]

Excellent!

[@LeezaBettaBogart]

@@karenjohannessen8987 I live for the snark. 😁 They deserve calls and we can even say, we're setting an appointment and want to know the Congressman's schedule so we can make certain they're going to be available to fulfill this Constituent Service. 😂

[@bradhombre6912]

Why is age an issue for Biden if it isn't for Trump? Or Bernie? They're all basically the same age.

[@tareewoods2434]

They assume Joe is unfit simply cuz of his lifelong stutter & the fact that he's soft-spoken. Also that he's fallen several times. But let us not forget that Ford was 20 years younger than Joe when he was president & made himself famous for tripping & falling all the time. Without Ford, SNL would've had WAY less comedic material!😄

[@MichaelJohnson-vi6eh]

Part of it is that Biden actually works for a living and perhaps his age shows a tiny bit more. Trump spent most of his time either watching TV or playing golf at his own resort.

[@flavigne5120]

The only thing they have to say, but the work is getting done in the White House, comparing to House where it is an everlasting Circus and the Clowns are rotten.

[@ritamary72]

Trump is a stroke/heart attack waiting to happen. Bernie already had a heart attack.

[@bradhombre6912]

@@tareewoods2434 people of all ages trip and fall. It's silly

[@lynwilson4773]

Yes! I love Bidenomics!👍😎💙🇺🇸

[@failedJedi]

When will it be alright to campaign on taxing churches?

[@fluxrider7027]

If they prove to be political entities then they aren't and shouldn't be entitled to tax exempt status. Period.

[@bananaempijama]

Like George Carlin said "Tax them! Tax those motherfuckers!"

[@anthonydelfino6171]

@@fluxrider7027 true.... though look at how many preachers tell people who they should be voting for, look at how often they tell their parishioners how to vote on various state-level bills, even extremely flagrant examples like the meddling of the Mormons in Proposition 8 in California. Hell, you can even hold campaign events in churches and STILL keep your tax exempt status. So they're right we should be having people out there now saying these entities should have their tax exempt status removed.

[@failedJedi]

Honestly this was an unwarranted comment and not a serious proposal. I’m just feeling a tad frustrated and wanted to see if anyone else out there might agree. 😅

[@normacolon9618]

That's why evangelicals voted for trump, at the beginning even before campaigning , trump said we cant we tax churches. So the host of the televangelist sold their soles and promised to. Note for him and sold tv evangelist followers to vote for trump. All lies cause he is a liar. So that's why they r not taxed .

[@bennettmcknight2373]

Thank you for mentioning Ohio's Issue 1. There still isnt enough attention being paid to the fact that Governor Dewine is usurping the will of the people regarding gerrymandering. Its in our State Constitution and he's do everything he can to retain unfair redistricting.

[@JulieDochod-tc1nk]

Answer? Popular votes need to come back

[@bennettmcknight2373]

@@JulieDochod-tc1nk maybe you were replying to to someone else, because your reply is meaningless in the context of my comment.

[@robynnordstrom7799]

And this was after they banned August elections, of course.

[@joymarieantonio]

There doesn't seem to be any advertising about issue 1. My boyfriend happened to see it on the last page of the Ashtabula Star Beacon in the Legals section. Democrats need to get the word out. We need TV ads and full page newspaper ads. The clock is ticking!

[@twirlingswirlinggirl]

Thanks for the great interview with Colin Allred - he makes so much more sense as a Texas Senator than Ted Cruz does (full time podcaster and some would say traitor to his state and country). Wonderful to hear an intelligent conversation that centered on how Allred has worked to help Texans and how he plans to continue that work in the Senate if elected. Please, more of him in the months to come.

[@judymawhorter7301]

I like this man and feel his honesty. That is important.

[@blaisemacpherson7637]

If i were in the house on j6 I'd have just hid behind that dude

[@briannaghey-hw7hj]

Bailed on Beto😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂😂☠💀💀☠

[@timwheeler4429]

❤

[@timwheeler4429]

52:59 ❤❤❤ 53:00 ❤❤ 53:00 ❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂 53:03 53:03 😂😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 53:11

[@spencerroach8469]

Honestly, DeSantis is probably less electable than Trump at this point due to FL's six-week abortion ban

[@JulieDochod-tc1nk]

And book bans, there’s nothing like taking information from the average American. As if grown Adults don’t have rights to read whatever they want!

[@davidrowland2328]

😊😊

[@earthmama5659]

He is looking worse and worse!

[@thomthom6268]

So is it legal to abort DeSantis' run anymore?

[@We_r_the_resistance]

I can affirm that statement. I just ended a conversation with a Trump Republican who told me that Ron DeSantis was a wannabe dictator. She is from the New York/Connecticut area and now lives in Florida. I told her that it was refreshing to hear someone from the right admit that Ron has just gone entirely too far!! It gives me a refreshed hope that Ron will, in fact, get his ass spanked. The only downside to that for us is that he will come back home and continue his warpath!!

[@samirahonar4892]

Abortion is personal decision should be between doctor and woman contraception should be always available for women this medical situation.

[@artisticunicorn1511]

I need more Tommy’s direct-to-camera-addresses!!! That made my morning!!!

[@azarml]

Floridian here. Can someone please send us a new Governor? Also a new legislature. P.S. Colin is super impressive, and you guys are very clever.

[@jerryroberson9854]

Probably kkonik😅hiiv

[@sofialove2626]

Colin Allred is so charismatic and well spoken. If anyone can beat Ted Cruz, it’s him. Allred really reminds me of Obama. He has Obama’s slow thoughtful cadence and charm.

[@eliscanfield3913]

People _die_ because of pregnancy complications and if the gestational parent dies, the fetus almost always does too. An unwanted child is more likely to have a crappy childhood, too; even if they aren't actually abused, they can still feel their parent's resentment. My grandmother never wanted kids and if even i know that, then you can guess how my parent and their sib felt. At least their dad wanted them. Don't talk to me about adoption. The foster care system is full and a disabled child (which is one reason for later abortions) is far less likely to get adopted than usual. I've heard a lot of people poopoo adoption because "you never know what you're going to get." As if you know with your biological children. Sounds like a better argument for adoption of a older child than an infant if you ask me.

[@anthonydelfino6171]

And speaking of adoption, the couples that would benefit the most, which are gay male couples, aren't able to adopt children still in, I believe, 31 states.

[@merriferrell2818]

They also never talk about the hourly horrific child abuse children suffer. The grooming and trafficking they hand wring about are often performed by parents or step/foster parents or partner of parent. Adoption is not a walk in the park and foster care is often a nightmare. There are re-homing adoption webpages and events...parents change their mind and basically audition their adopted child to strangers, esp foreign adoption. The Republican party has become one that has a lurid attraction to suffering

[@user-jy8zb2wc8l]

The way many people view adoption is far too close to being like treating a child as a commodity. It has moved so far from having a village or neighbours or other family members raise a child that got orphaned, instead of this weird process of shipping a child off to the privileged and justifying it because the child will have a "better life".

[@gam4015]

This needs to be talked about more. These kids being forced into a family that doesn’t want them, or perhaps wants them but isn’t ready - emotionally or financially - causes a lifetime of harm. How about we focus on caring for the kids who are already here with meaningful resources for families, quality childcare, and paying teachers well.

[@sheriffofsocktown1986]

I came up with an idea for a campaign called “Save THE MOMS OF babies”. I wrote it based on my own experience and those of my closest friends, involving pregnancies that didn’t end up in a healthy baby at the end. There’s a whole lot more of that than people are talking about, and it’s devastating to the people involved. We need more real stories about why access to sexual health services is so important

[@fluxrider7027]

@googlenazicompany5935 honest feedback, I think it would go over most people's heads and not actually land.

[@lorinelson5383]

This is needed

[@dottiedavis355]

It amazes me that having to wear a mask to protect your fellow citizens is bad but telling people they can’t marry who they want is good.

[@NuiYabuko]

Because hypocrisy.

[@debravanausdale1063]

That one is called "hypocrites."

[@briannaghey-hw7hj]

Wait you still wear masks 😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂🤣 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@johnstallings4049]

​@@briannaghey-hw7hjAbsolutely!❄️🌎❄️

[@dorothysay8327]

Can I marry my sister? Why not. Can I marry two people? Why not. My life, my decision. Try and use your brain, and you’ll be less ‘amazed’ at the complexity of human ethics.

[@newnewhutchison991]

Biden deserves a lot more praise then he has gotten

[@bonaface]

doesn't matter, he won't remember. it is called pudding-brain.

[@NuiYabuko]

​@@bonafaceThe same brain-pudding that makes you a low effort troll?

[@TerpsMatterPodcast]

For what, what has he done?

[@darleneburgess4988]

Great show!! Tommy’s interview with the Congressman was really good. I always love your show!!

[@trinelange1784]

I love it too ❤

[@RonWinter335]

Colin Allred is excellent...vote blue Texas!

[@andrewmastin4312]

If taking off your jacket on the House floor is against the rules, why hasn’t Jim Jordan been censured/expelled?

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Gentlemen, thank you for speaking up for Choice for Women... Thank You. Please continue to encourage other gents to as well.

[@jandrews2735]

Biden hasn't done anything for choice. He's done more to destroy all our lives by putting us at risk of nuclear war to where we may not even make it to the next election. We need to restore peace abroad. Abortion topic is a pack of lies and that the Democrats have no intention of solving that or they would've done it when they had both houses. The Democratic party is just using that for something to run on. If we didn't have ourselves in the middle of destroyed dollar and arming Nazi troops abroad the point of a potential nuclear war from recklessly playing chicken with a nuclear power, I might I would put the abortion topic higher and priority.

[@yelyak]

Biden should own his age in that he has gained a lot of wisdom. The humor, yes! But assurance that he's been there, done that, he has connections, he's danced the dance, and he still can. Unlike Trump, Trump didn't have that experience and couldn't pull it together in the WH. Now is the time for experience.

[@KH-tt3wv]

I couldn't agree more! The thing I've been most surprised about is how little we've heard about how masterfully Biden handled the debt ceiling crisis. He played McCarthy like a fiddle to get the best deal possible. That moment really shows the profound value of wisdom and experience. Could a less experienced leader have pulled it off? Maybe. But in situations dealing with the most politically insane republican party, Biden's age and political experience are assets, not issues.

[@MichaelJohnson-vi6eh]

I will vote for Biden again if he is the Democratic Party nominee but as a rule i am against 8 year terms. There is just SO Much pressure to go flip flop between parties every 8 years. I think its more likely to have leaders of the same party who can be the leaders needed for the time instead of leftovers and we have to worry less about lame ducks.

[@dehartyz]

​@@MichaelJohnson-vi6eh I'll get slaughtered for this comment, but....here goes. I live in NC, if we have a Republican as governor, we have a Democrat who is LT Governor and vise versa. Independents are the major concern in this logic. We should go to this type of system for Preaident, and equal representation for House and Senate, so the can fight on equal grounds. Will this ever happen...no.. But the rationale is, the elected people would then have to work across party lines to pass anything. Okay, hit me with the counter arguments, I welcome them

[@saverdemocracy8793]

Real political leaders need to know a lot about everything. People skills & negotiating skills have a huge overlap & both are needed. We r in so much danger till we stop the fascist coup.

[@williehardy4807]

​@MichaelJohnson-vi6eh pppplll

[@flockoturtles]

Colin Allred gives me hope for Texas.

[@kesart8378]

Essentially, DeSantis' policy asserts that a life is at stake once a heartbeat is present. Yet doctors who treat critical patients will recomend ending care when brain activity can no longer be detected. So where does the line reside as to what constitutes viable life, a heartbeat, or brain activity?

[@merriferrell2818]

Enter Terry Schaivo, another victim of right to life fanatics

[@2012Cheetah]

Gawd I love you guys! It is always so uplifting hearing your thoughts & opinions, not to mention hilarious humor!😅

[@trinelange1784]

For most women it is a very hard and difficult decision to have an abortion. Should that decicion really be ruled by an elderly man like Mike Pence who calls his wife “mother” The history of abortion is horrific (coathangers etc). That is what some call The Good Old days. Trump even brags that he is the one, who is to credit for destroying women’s rights. He Will probably regret, but please play it again and again.

[@acl6872]

We need to be having a conversation on contraception. Why are women having to take preventative measures like the pill and yet men aren’t in the same position. I’m personally against abortion, but none of the laws/proposed changes will do enough to make affective change

[@SuitedAJ]

Can someone please explain to me as a Canadian, why are people so concerned about Biden's age and health? Isn't the whole point of your republic that if he were to expire, there's a vice president who steps in? Shouldn't the question just be who is he selecting for his vice president next time? Shouldn't that be more important, in case the worst should happen?

[@heykaylc23]

This!! I think there's a variety of reasons the focus is on Biden's health. It's a good angle for the opposition to hone in on. Dems want to put highlight on Biden and his accomplishments and overshadow/combat the Biden health concerns. Trump has always shot petty attacks at Biden regarding his health (i.e. Sleepy Joe) so it's become a novelty to his base/campaign strategy. Biden is likely keeping the same VP and idk how people feel about Kamala Harris. If the Dems lean into this angle, I don't see it yielding good results. However it should definitely be discussed more among voters. Imo Kamal Harris been very invisible in this administration (like most VPs tbf) so idk if many would have faith in her ability to take over after Biden and I don't have much faith myself. It was weird to me that Biden picked her as VP anyway given their history on the campaign trail in 2020. However if Biden were to change the VP, I could see people getting angry cause when he chose Harris in 2020, he did so by pushing this "vote for me and my administration will bring you the first black woman VP" messaging. So a hot mess all around. I'd be interested to see who Trump would pick as a VP cause he's not picking Pence again and MTG has been trying to grift her way into the roll.

[@fluxrider7027]

You might be right about the important question being the VP, but the problem with that question is that Kamala Harris has not been successful in standing out in her role. However, I don't think that Biden's age is the main question, it's just a part of the larger question of why our anointed candidate is the person who is actually under water as a Democratic candidate with over half of Democratic voters.

[@raghailligh1080]

@@fluxrider7027 The VP is always in the shadows, principally because the POTUS and especially their staff are greedy about media coverage, so the VP is isolated and never seen 'in action'. As usual, the lazy mainstream media picks up cues from the right-wing machine which is anti-female and racist, so they spread these 'doubts' through the typical 'people are saying' trope.

[@robinbeers6689]

I don't really think it is top-of-mind for most people. A few loud commentators in the fox bubble and a few mainstream commentators on slow news days. Also, the polls should ask the question as, "Do you think it would be better for both parties to have younger leadership?" But pair that with the question, "Do you think we would be better off with an admittedly old Joe Biden or a younger sociopathic fascist such as Ron DeSantis?"

[@ladosis5596]

I think there's also a precedent of previous presidents being medically unfit to serve but not dying, and people around them, NOT elected officials, usurping powers that didn't belong to them. (I.e. Woodrow Wilson with a severe stroke, Reagan with Alzheimer - some people posit that he was affected even before his second term started)

[@melissar850]

We are playing "what does Lovett's shirt say" 😂

[@julesk1567]

we‘re here we‘re queer i have

[@melissar850]

"I have a brick " is the last line

[@rabailey65]

One thing that I couldn't help but think about is that Democrats have people like Congressman Allred while Republicans put forward someone like Herschel Walker.

[@kimberlychodur3508]

They talk about family all the time but than don’t want men taking paternity leave. They don’t even think women need maternity leave.

[@debbydore2089]

They don't want women to work outside the home talk less of maternity leave. I thought you knew the GOP lol.

[@kimberlychodur3508]

@@debbydore2089 I think you are right. Make maternity leave almost nonexistent and childcare so expensive that unless both parents have a good income, it’s not worth paying for childcare. Most of the time that means the woman giving up her job to stay home with the kids.

[@mimim6857]

Great discussion on the abortion debate. These stories are gut wrenching but, no one is talking about the economic implications for these couples. On top of the emotional, physical and mental pain, the medical bills and potential debt has to be staggering if the mother has a medical complication.

[@blackeyedsusan727]

Good points. I would add that the compounded economic consequences means that, as those of us who think clearly long ago realised, that abortion is an economic issue for the society as a whole, not just for the family/individual

[@mgregory2430]

Wait until the case against contraception goes before the Supreme Court. Looking forward to the cross-over with Strict Scrutiny to discuss.

[@rstoc7]

Colin Allred is the real deal, he would/will be a refreshing change from Ted.

[@laurens.8475]

I'm so ready to vote Sinema out of her Senate seat.

[@latriciacagle4873]

Agreed!!!

[@Jilla0559]

She’s a Republican plant for sure

[@zahiarizk4612]

You guys are the best. You’re smart, you’re funny, I love your chemistry and analysis. You give it to us straight and you always gives us ideas on how to help keep democracy alive.

[@earthmama5659]

That I-95 bridge rebuild made me so proud! Can Do! YES WE CAN🇺🇸💙

[@jesway]

Why is no one talking about the fact that Glenn Youngkin ran on his support of the Texas abortion bans? I live in Northern Virginia and I was personally devastated by Younkin’s win. Thank you for mentioning Vote Save America. I’ll definitely be checking to see how I can help 🙂

[@merriferrell2818]

He also ran panicking Virginians about CRT being taught to grade school kids which wasn't a thing. But down in the Richmond Tidewater area it riled up the old south that preferred the DAC narrative

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

It’s so dispiriting to listen to those “Christians” cheer when women miscarrying are being harmed by them (just one of the harms).

[@newnewhutchison991]

We definitely need a new court or add to it but the corrupt judges need removed

[@chrisdecaminada2886]

I can't believe people in Ohio aren't up in arms about issue 1

[@thomthom6268]

I can't believe you would assume people would know what Ohio Issue 1 is...

[@chrisdecaminada2886]

@@thomthom6268 point taken, I figured if I knew and I pointed it out every chance I get, it would accomplish something But I'm one person I did what I could your turn

[@fluxrider7027]

I wonder if most people in Ohio know about it.

[@kimberlychodur3508]

Is that where they want to have 60 votes to add an amendment to vote on? May not have worded that right.

[@lamiagumbo]

Its weird hearing ron DeOrban talki g about "culture of life" from a state that has essentially legalized murder on demand

[@fluxrider7027]

@RogerMcMillan I think the oranges industry might be going away with the migrant workers.

[@peterharris8471]

There were already clinic infrastructure problems before turning over roe. Maternal death rates were a third world embarrassment a decade ago. We need to try so much harder than just codifying roe.

[@fluxrider7027]

BTW it's "roe", ie. Roe v. Wade.

[@peterharris8471]

@@fluxrider7027 yes, of course

[@JMack42]

This is my first PSA and I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it -- thoroughly! It's funny, serious, intelligent and you cuss like me about what needs to be cussed, and you are just great imho. I will be listening from now on now that I've found you -- I subscribed sometime ago but somehow this is the first podcast I saw. Anyway, fantastic guys ... keep on keepin' on. You do good and GOOD ON YOU!

[@fluxrider7027]

"Disney has defeated death itself. You think they're gonna lose to Ron DeSantis?" LOL, did they really just say that?

[@brianvanhaaren2713]

Classic 'straight shooter' Lovett energy❤❤😊

[@Eviltwin531]

Re: That comment about nobody ever dies at Disney World at 28:10, it's kind of a legal loophole about being legally declared dead. Since being legally declared dead is usually only able to be done by doctors or a coroner, which doesn't usually happen until someone is at a hospital, that's the loophole they slide through.

[@ExhaustedWombat]

I remember hearing that there was an effort to get people off the grounds prior to them being declared dead as a matter of policy. They’ll just hustle a corpse out of the gate to keep their numbers good.

[@MAC-op5fc]

Great pod as always. I LOVE it when Tommy makes jokes. Cracks me up.

[@paulhenry8174]

From what I’ve seen the only way to peacefully protest in Russia is with a 25k army.

[@flavigne5120]

All your comments are totally true, great job guys…👍👍👍🔵💙

[@Wico90YT]

The #1 issue with Dobbs is every anti abortion argument is in "bad faith." Voters, politicians, candidates can't make the case for a ban without talking about religion at the state/local level; let alone implementing something federally. The "states rights" argument might have constitutionally been correct; but there needed to be a religious safeguard as well.

[@missmindy3803]

My Nurse Practitioner and primary provider didn’t know Planned Parenthood offers more services than just abortions. 😞 and she’s a woman.

[@trinelange1784]

You have, unfortunable, a minority tyranni in US right now. The majority has ro take to the Streets and demostrate. MORE ACTIVISM!!! ❤ from Denmark ❤

[@lynnhettrick7588]

"Are those shoes supposed to spin?" lol

[@missmindy3803]

I feel a threat from CA Republicans- McCarthy? Devin Nunez? Yikes!

[@JoanChristensen-oo5ic]

Bakersfield, CA is the womb of the Proud Boys.

[@gigimaurer5150]

I live in Bakersfield and it’s conservative for sure but Proud Boys aren’t present..at least not in the open.

[@sl4983]

​@@JoanChristensen-oo5icwhat a weird way to state that

[@JoanChristensen-oo5ic]

@@sl4983 They delivered Kevin McCarthy didn't they?

[@michel3691]

Haley would sign a federal abortion ban.

[@jennifer60515]

I just discovered this channel. Love it. New subscriber.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

I really enjoyed this episode! Great overall! I hadn't heard of Congressman Colin Allred, but I liked the interview!

[@petrid779]

The two most paradigm presidents in the last 100 years were FDR and Reagen; One of them couldn't walk and the other had no memory. Since Fox News says Biden can't do either (e.g. see falling over at speech and speeches in general), I guess Biden will be doubly paradigm shifting.

[@petrid779]

"Build Baby Build"

[@Justiceisforeveryone]

There needs to be an age limit on both congress and the president - a lot of congress needs to retire and Biden and trump need to retire.

[@markg.7865]

Fox fake news is a poison in America.

[@catp3717]

Tommy to Rick Scott: "America needs you, Buddy." I cackled.

[@debravanausdale1063]

I am pleased to learn that more people support abortion than ever. To me, fundamentally, women's health issues and men's health, or any health for that matter, is nobody's business except for their doctor's advice. Politics CANNOT be allowed to persist and dismiss the needs of others. Those needs are PRIVATE!

[@debravanausdale1063]

Abortion is, at its heart, a medical issue, and MUST remain a private issue, between a medical professional and the woman seeking care. The rest of it is, to my knowledge, hysterical posturing and a naked attempt to force others to submit to their own ideology.

[@bingoskies8564]

Just love you guys so much. Great discussions on all counts. Your ad idea is brilliant. Hope someone does it & many more like that to simply show the alternative/ two different worlds; which one do you want to live in. Terrific.

[@idaslapter5987]

what does Lovett's tshirt say? I can't read the last line.

[@AntiKaren_Karen]

I went looking for the tweet by railroad workers thanking the Biden administration so that I could share it but I couldn’t find it. Does anyone know what account tweeted it?

[@PlasticBuddha88]

@podsaveamerica I work for an abortion provider and it’s insane the stories that I hear every day.

[@amethystrocks6433]

So great watching you guys have fun! 😊

[@TisDana]

I don’t understand why people are not showing the video of Trump saying he’s pro-abortion over and over

[@ginger00783]

He flips on everything. Whats the point anymore. His followers will still follow

[@jodeesalazar6006]

Yeah sadly true

[@fluxrider7027]

@@jodeesalazar6006 In 2016 he was repeatedly expressing opinions on all sides of an issue. Those who wanted to like him just chose the statement of his that they liked best, and assumed the rest were lies for the "others".

[@carolineg3872]

People on the fence might believe him.

[@fluxrider7027]

And then when most of his statements turned out to be lies, there was no chance to call him out on them because he was already regaling the press with some other offensive lie (or more likely four different unrelated but equally offensive lies).

[@denisecrawford5289]

Ron DeSantis vs Eye Contact 😂😂😂

[@Sandrae7560]

No no, more like Ron DeAnus as per @Dittzx333

[@MG-xp7fr]

Hello, Every time I see Pundit hanging out during the recording, it makes my day. Pundit is a perfect dog. Thank you, M. G.

[@katarinabock2021]

I would love it if you would cover volunteer opportunities, especially post card writing. And please discuss Ranked Choice Voting. Thanks!

[@katarinabock2021]

If you are writing, calling, or doorbell ringing voters, please mention that the earlier they vote, the fewer election-related calls they will get.

[@katarinabock2021]

Ha! I made comment number 666!!

[@annkat100]

Regarding the “age issue” I’d also throw in that DJT isnt much younger…

[@joanneperry8021]

And Pope Francis is 86...some jobs require a lot of experience to do well which means longer time in service before earning the top job.

[@cristinadelllano2749]

Not to mention Biden is sane and decent as opposed to Trump

[@fluxrider7027]

The problem is that Trump, although obese, seems somehow fitter, or at least he doesn't trip and fall down in public as much.

[@fluxrider7027]

Don't get me wrong; Trump's mental fitness is not even vaguely qualified for occupying the office of President. I'm just saying that physically, Trump looks less old.

[@annkat100]

@@fluxrider7027 Let us not forget that DJT walked quite a stretch, then up AF One steps w/ toilet paper stuck (a rather long piece no less), or how fragile he was holding both rails as he entered stage-left, or many othr horrendous gaffes, during his term. I felt Team Biden should’ve just collected a grouping of those who’d tripped over small objects, of all ages, put them all up meme-style. I’ve tripped many a time, as hv others. DJT is but 3+ yrs younger than Biden, & has shown much more fortitude & long-game even handedness than DJT ever did. They’re BOTH a bit long in the tooth for the job, imho, but I’m clear on my choice. It’s down ballot that really really needs our attention, efforts, funding, & pressure! States be going crazy!! (again only MY opinion; no one else need agree w/ me 👍🏽❤️🇺🇸🗳️

[@movingforwardLDTH]

A White belt is the LOWEST level belt in Jiu Jitsu (and many, if not all, other martial arts)…. … as in you sign up for the class, buy your gi (pronounce “ghee”, like the clarified butter), and it includes your White belt. After taking a certain number of classes, testing happens, and you earn a stripe for your belt. After a certain number of tests/stripes, you move up to the next belt. ETA: PUPPY!!! 1:24:44

[@paxmaniac1]

I take back anything I ever thought about Football players. This guy is very impressive.

[@gardengal26]

Great interview with Colin Allred. He sounds like someone who's ready to get things done and address the true issues in a meaningful way. Sadly, many Texans would rather deal wirh their frustrations in ineffective ways and vote for people that would do the same. They need to wake up and vote people in who will actually better their lives. We also need people like him so that things can be improved on a national level as well.

[@lisat776]

Love you guys. my favorite podcast.

[@Thunder-Chief]

1:24:40 Pundit under the table hiding from the Pride Machine OF DEATH!!! Dun dun DUN!!! I can relate. My dog acts the same way when anything big is held up in the air.

[@ishanparasher7779]

YES THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT THE RAILROADS & SICK DAYS!!!!

[@Tree_Village]

Every episode tops the last. Love to see Jon bringing his show to this one, loved the showdown game at the end.

[@ythings]

when they site polls, and % curious how many people actually surveyed on each poll? 100? 1000? is not indicative of the voters, it’s limited only to those to participated

[@fluxrider7027]

I wouldn't say it's limited to those who participated, but it is, as you say, important to know how many people were polled; that matters for representational accuracy, and also important to know how they compensated for under-representation in their survey. When citing polls, you can also mention how "reliable" they are (that's actually a technical term having to do with how the above parameters were dealt with in the poll).

[@Thomas_H_Sears]

Crooked has the ability, skills, desire and equipment to make the 'tell the stories' ad. And get it into the public view. DO IT.

[@newnewhutchison991]

Yes Biden is a union man and a man for the people

[@missmindy3803]

The concept of abortion “exceptions” is never communicated well enough, in my opinion. It sounds fine, and if a person isn’t following along, they don’t realize it’s bologna. No “exceptions”! Leave it to docs, please.

[@kylecramer8489]

Tommy pronouncing Suffolk right like a true Bostonian

[@annkat100]

Great discussion Tommy. I’m in CO, but hv/will continue to send as much $ as I can afford. I also heavily support Adam Frisch (v. Boebert)- & interestingly Ken Buck’s office told me verbatim “He’s not even sure he’ll run next term…” Odd no? I was calling w/ a complaint about a vote, noted as a DEM, & was told this… Love these amazing DEM candidates‼️🔥👍🏽🇺🇸❤️🗳️

[@fluxrider7027]

Even though Ken Buck has been known for a long time in Colorado as "fringe right", it seems to me that the "Trumpism" in the Republican party is weighing kind of heavily on his mind.

[@nancychandler3673]

Interesting about Ken Buck. He was voted in as a Moderate Republican and has been very far right fringe lately. He most likely wouldn't win again anyway.

[@nancychandler3673]

@@fluxrider7027 If Ken Buck used to be fringe right. He's now Fringe fringe Right. I live in his district.

[@fluxrider7027]

@@nancychandler3673 Lol, my condolences. I'm in Jefferson county which used to be quite right, but is now maybe more democratic.

[@deniserichardson5965]

One of the most impressive politicians these days. Real and sincere. He knows what it is like to work hard for goals. Classy guy. Best of luck taking down useless and dangerous Cruz. Not only TX but DC needs Colin Allred.

[@gilcori1234]

I'd love to see some reminders about how many days Trump spent golfing while President (compared to Bush, Obama, and Biden) along with information on how his executive time was just TV time for him to drink a Coke, eat fast food, and not work. How many total hours worked in four years did Trump do versus other candidates. If Biden is too old, let's counter with Trump being too old and out of shape to work a full day.

[@merriferrell2818]

And how much it cost. Secret service at his hotels for inflated prices

[@creativelife9871]

President Biden is stealing Katt William’s age bit and I love it. 😂

[@latriciacagle4873]

Oceans for the win! The Orcas are already targeting the billionaires yachts.

[@fluxrider7027]

Termites of the Sea!

[@thomassears7396]

There is NO SUCH THING as an unborn child.

[@what8562]

What Hollywood does though is research on what point has an audience and what point can resonate. It's not always correct but it is a research different from that of political.

[@paddyjenkins8458]

You guys are great, thank you

[@alisonmcrae1281]

Mitch McConnell appointed the right wing justices.

[@kevinflynn5388]

He can’t appoint judges. But he did fast track the approval of these judges. Helps when the judges lie and say Roe is settled law and then promptly over turn it the first chance they get.

[@jeanetteorosco8153]

Yep, Mitch McConnell is solely responsible for packing the court. Reversal of roe v.wade was incidental. GOP never wanted this to go away.

[@bjornlangoren3002]

He did much worse than that. He also denied Obama the appointment of Merrick Garland. Who probably would have been the least partisan judge on the court for decades.

[@fluxrider7027]

@@bjornlangoren3002 Yes, McConnell's denial of Garland a half a year before the election, and then the push-through of Amy Coney Barrett mere weeks before the election was one of the most blatant examples of Party Over Country that I've ever seen. Just...in-your-face hypocrisy and corruption.

[@anthonydelfino6171]

@@kevinflynn5388 McConnell more than any other one person, though, is the person responsible between stopping Obama from putting a judge on the bench in his second term while fast tracking a Trump judge weeks before the election. You can point to Bush and Trump to a degree, and you wouldn't be wrong, but we wouldn't be where we are now without the political maneuverings of McConnell.

[@heathermarie5139]

In 2016 when I was arguing for Clinton, I said, "if Trump wins, we will lose Roe", and people acused me of fear mongering, that it was already decided, that I shouldnt be a single issue voter, etc. I dont know why democrats thinks those upset with the centrists in our party will be any different this time around.

[@TerpsMatterPodcast]

The reason Roe got overturned was because of feminism nothing else can't be blamed besides on women.

[@heathermarie5139]

@@TerpsMatterPodcast uh. No. Why the fuck are you only blaming women and feminism?

[@rrfbargas1958]

Spot on observation! Biden gets it done without tooting his own horn! That alone should get him re-elected. For sanity and progress to move further...for the USA and the world 😊

[@ssaylor]

38:26 RFK Jr is the Rudy Giuliani of the left. Pass.

[@Marcosss-7-years-ago]

Longest intro part without an ad💯😂

[@susanhemmingsen9168]

Appointing judges politically inherently means that they have to work for two masters. The merit of the case and the political party which appointed them. In my country, we have no idea of the politics of judges, therefore, they can concentrate just on the merits of the case.

[@jgray2718]

How did neither Allred nor Tommy mention Lawrence Taylor as the greatest linebacker of all time? The guys they mentioned are all great, but really no LT?

[@geistnation5913]

PSA, pro-democracy & pro-strong ankle sock representation at all times, luv you guys❤

[@andymorgan4209]

If I remember correctly, when a portion of I-10 in L.A. was knocked down by the Northridge earthquake it also was repaired faster than anyone expected.

[@veramentegina]

wow, I really like Colin Allred! he is calm, sure, articulated, remarkable young man. You got my support Congressman!!