It's Up to Us to Get Kamala to the White House (w/ Rick Ungar) | The Michael Steele Podcast

[@lss8713]

Rick is welcome to his own opinion about her debate performance, but I think we need to recognize that the standards for women are completely different than they are for men. If she would have come across too aggressive, to many people who have internalized misogyny, she would have turned off more people with what could be perceived as shrewishness. Her incredulity reflected the feelings of many of the viewers, and many of her responses were through her very readable body language and expressions. She would have also eaten up so much time rebutting his responses without being able to emphasize her policy plans, which, as it is, some swing voters are still unhappy that they didn’t hear enough of. She did as much as she could’ve in the time allotted and let Trump hang himself with his craziness.

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

💯💯💯Especially women of color

[@deerobins9086]

Well said. 100% agree. Uk supporter. 💙💙💙💙💙

[@zschneider338]

Exactly.

[@CherylHughes-ts9jz]

I have a close friend who's 79yrs old. We discuss politics all the time, so I was shocked last month to find out he was not registered. I told him that was unacceptable! We went online right then, and within 15 minutes he was hooked up. He was so excited ‼️☮️

[@N2MyGroove]

Good for you!❤ 🙌🏽

[@Rain_Reign]

Thanks for the reminder to check in with an elder relative 👍🏻

[@joannhaddock8003]

Wonderful!

[@stillhealing8811]

I made sure to get my mother's registration info updated after she moved out of my house into her own apartment. We'll be going to vote early next month. 💙💙💙

[@jacquelinemckinney4147]

Great job!🎉😊

[@wegder]

I don't give a crap about policies right now, in my mind Harris doesn't want to be a dictator so I would stand in line all day to vote for her

[@micheleconner5083]

She cares for the people and country,which 45 only cares for himself!

[@sun-ship]

Exactly

[@amartin8994]

We cannot sit this one out. Trump and maga isn’t an option. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@renejohnson6436]

I’m an independent, I have voted republican and democrat ( strangely enough not for trump, being originally from nj, I’ve known him to be a crook) after watching that debate, she convinced me to vote for her. I would like to see this country move forward. Not have negative Nancy crying all the time(my apologies to anyone named Nancy)

[@markg.7865]

It's time to turn the page on Trump and MAGA.

[@flipwood4897]

If you are a Republian and vote for Harris, it doesn't mean you are a Democrat but a Republican who wants to rebuild their party.

[@Hyper_Driven]

And maintain your country,

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

It means you’re not stupid as Rick said.

[@onomatopoeia162003]

As he said before on here and even when he was on Al Frakens podcast. About the southern strategy. And everything post that era. Which would describe the last 6 decades. So, someone like him was written on the wall.

[@denniskrust2137]

The GOP died in 2016. That party is not returning. The name is the only thing that survives.

[@davids2cents594]

i dont think its has easy has just stopping trump. normal republicans will have a long and hard road ahead of them. becouse they will need to primary the maga seats. we are talking a good eight years and thats if everything works out perfectly . i wish them luck

[@carmencolon5356]

Michael Steele my most favorite panelist IN THE WORLD.!!!

[@basketfarmer]

Unger dead wrong. Harris did the right thing letting Trump display his character.

[@MargaretForsman]

She let Trump be Trump, he is his own worst enemy.

[@JulieLavery-m9o]

Exactly, arguing nonsense with Trump is what he wants. This podcast was a trite exploration. And how high does the bar have to be for a woman?!

[@davidthompson7817]

My great aunt raised me. She had no children, but she had raised her husband’s also (who is her second husband) one child’s whom was an adult by then, her children. so she had raised kids before me and my three siblings popped onto the scene… My mother died when I was two and my dad was in the Navy and wanted to put us in an orphanage, and my aunt said ‘No way, Jose”, these are the salt of the earth …them. This really pisses me off. People have no idea what the hell they’re talking about and they have no empathy. What about the children? They don’t have parents (like me at two years old, WTF was I supposed to do ?)so a “stepmother” or a family guardian or what about the idea of a godparent… still isn’t good enough for them… What a bunch of, you know what …bullshi!

[@CYoung-ue6mf]

Not just stupid, but sinful! Bearing false witness. The people of Ohio should recall this senator.

[@jacquelinemckinney4147]

So glad Michael Steele is now doing a podcast on the Bulwark ❤😊!

[@lamiagumbo]

It's not enough to vote Harris/Walz - you have to vote solid blue up and down the ticket. MAGA must be washed out of power.

[@lisaruffin3350]

100% AGREE!!! WE MUST

[@blackeyedsusan727]

"Washed" . . . PERFECTLY said. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mikelynch9785]

I'm sorry Rick, she did a great job. Fact checking Trump is a fools errand.

[@jaelo2314]

I recall the monitors steering her to a different subject during prime retort moments. She often allowed that, understanding that it would be a pissing contest to rebuke every lie. The fact that don doesn't respect rules is reflected on ABC, not Harris

[@tammyboon6259]

Yea, thot that was more the role of the monitors especially when it comes to Trump!!!

[@sirlarek]

She stayed silent...and didn't go down his rabbit holes.

[@carmencolon5356]

I'm sorry so Vice President Harris debate performance was perfectly iterated. And her facial expressions as she looked on Trump was priceless. Vote 💙

[@laureliechapman1267]

The Kifness is a genius! Thank you for including his latest video! 💙💙💙 Vote Blue up and down the ballot wherever you live!

[@TheParadoxDestroyer]

Voting early. Voting Blue. ALL BLUE

[@josephgonzalez8972]

She did not respond to nonsense because it was nonsense. Not worth my time.

[@geraldfitzpatrick4396]

Thank you Bulwark. 🇦🇺

[@ReadMoreHistory-v9u]

Thank you Michael. I love how you just lay it on the line. You’re always real.

[@Stellagurl]

Can you imagine trying to debate JD Vance? An intelligent man who has absolutely no integrity, no tether to the truth and no shame in doubling, triplinga nd quadrupling down on his lies regardless of who gets hurt as he has the authority to define reality. I do not envy Governor Walz.

[@joandolliedoyle775]

I do hope Walz prepares well for the debate. I do wonder at JD Vance's intelligence. Is he is academically intelligent but low in emotional intelligence? I think he will not be as unfocused and as easily baited as Trump. He does have to defend some terrible Trump behaviour and political positions and his own past and present comments. His votes in the Senate don't back his attempt at populism either. Walz is a fundamentally good and relatable man, I think that people see that. It makes it very difficult for MAGA attacks to have any effect on his popularity.

[@bamboozled1668]

I think Walz's salt of the earth, Midwestern common sense approach is the PERFECT method to cut thru Vance's word salad

[@susanmiller3633]

Ohioian here this was an excellent show! How is he getting away with this!

[@RandyInouye]

Thanks Michael.

[@anthill1510]

Don`t convince your friends who like Trump that voting is important. Just tell them it`s really too much of a hassle.

[@lisaburke4459]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@deborahscott3311]

Thank you Michael We will take the house❤

[@daynajones8180]

Thanky you Michael and Rick

[@daisyluv917]

Great discussion! 💙🇺🇸💙

[@PLC808]

EXCELLENT. I enjoyed this talk. Thanks

[@CapheionGordon]

Brilliant MS

[@JolynBowler]

Thank you, gentlemen. Enjoyed the conversation. 💙🌻💙

[@OntCan]

I liked listening to Steele snd Unger on Sirius XM

[@dylanhutchison8629]

Kamala Harris for President of The United States of America 2024 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@GueranJones-x7h]

Kamala Harris promotes hope, happiness to capture attention. Then she gives her pitch for a better life,like an intelligent candidate. Love happyness hope.

[@lenday6307]

Voting. Matters!

[@arlissbunny]

Kamala didn’t “go after” Trump as you suggest because women know there’s a double standard. He goal was to tell her story, touch on her policies, and look presidential. Anything beyond that would have been judged to be “shrill” or “catty” or “a bit*%.” Women know why she didn’t rise to the bait. You should too.

[@MichellePoirier-m3x]

Excellent episode Thank you both very much 💙💙👍👍💙💙

[@yazohgarrison-uw6lv]

This is a powerful coalition to save our democracy! Vote Blue2024! Keep The Faith!!! HarrisWalz2024💙

[@MichaelMarquez-m3b]

It doesn’t just diminish step parents but all adoptive parents.

[@thaddeuslarimer5703]

WHERE IS YOUR EVIDENCE??? Why won't they ask Trump that simple damn question? He has no answer....

[@lesleygraham5927]

No what he does is go off another tangent and he's the one who ends up calling the shots. Kamala didn't play and this is why she won.

[@markg.7865]

He said it, "he saw it on TV."

[@lynnederagon7662]

Thank you Michael and Rick. (From a Canadian Fan) 💙🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈

[@mai_komagata]

they arent stupid. they are racist.

[@mikeg8233]

Doesn’t the latter imply the former?🤔

[@onomatopoeia162003]

Well. This is what happens when they pandered to these people the last almost 6 decades... They slowly picked up the old dixiecrats. Since they got triggered over the Civil Rights era.

[@notnow_stopitagain5800]

CALL IT WHAT IT IS.😏 simple.😉🌸✌️🏽🇺🇸

[@sher152]

Great show.

[@kehenry1]

He gave them permission to be racist.

[@dinahwilliams2834]

Love your guest!!

[@1LadyEva]

Kamala was awesome in the debate. However, it is obvious she has been continuously judged different. I’m sure she could have been more aggressive and “rough”, but she would have been viewed as angry, emotional and not very presidential. She handled herself just as she should have.

[@saadiasheikh5744]

Women are judged differently.

[@learningtolovemyself5011]

Vote blue 💙

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

Rick 💙💙💙💯💯💯

[@OntCan]

Ignore the insanity of the ex president and Shady ticket and the rest of the Maganuts Vote Blue 💙💙💙

[@melissaselvig8720]

My 88 year old neighbor , Christian WOMAN ... Sweetest thing God Created.... Is voting Trump - When I try to talk, lay out facts- she says well ' We just have to pray that God will do what's best' That's her way of shutting me down. It drives me nuts!!! I just can't wrap my head around it. I have 45 days to still work on her!😊

[@luckyplucker]

You can't talk sense to the senseless

[@lisaruffin3350]

SMH!!! Try to make her understand about project 2025. Cutting Medicare social security price of rx and pre existing conditions won't be insured

[@susanoxley7169]

My soon to be 87 year old mother sees through Trump. I am so proud of her! I don’t know when she saw the light, but she has!

[@LaurieMartin-ih8xf]

Tell her to pray instead of voting. At least that would be better and if she prays for God's will to be done, then surely Harris/Walz will win! It's a great reminder for us to pray in addition to donating and helping with the upcoming election.

[@nikiobrien5357]

As a resident of Arkansas, I must insist that you pronounce our governor’s name properly…. It is Sarah Huckster Slanders!! 😂

[@JanetMagistro]

He should be charged with endangerment. If anything happens, he's responsible!

[@steelresilience]

Instaclick. Yall are why I became more moderate. I loved Rational Radio.

[@melissaselvig8720]

GREAT PODCAST!! Love & Respect to you Both!! I'm taking a PICTURE of my Ballot so when Trump & his cult try to Over turn it, I'll have Proof! 💙

[@tanyawilliams8254]

Yesssss💙

[@blackeyedsusan727]

I love that Michael Steele is finally 100% on the side of what's right. It's a relief as he is delightful.

[@4u2cre8]

The fact that Rick holds it against Kamala for not enforcing the rules of the debate when there were moderators whose literal job it was to do so is wild. Somebody make it make sense.

[@deerobins9086]

Interesting to hear the differences of opinion. Trump the Dump just cant help to dive head first into the mire when challenged, especially on crowd size. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 thank you Mr Steele for another lively programme. From the uk.. ❤💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@MarlanotMaria]

I got this from Tim Miller just tell the undecided voters "Orange man bad " 😂

[@swisskiwi1478]

Thank you gentlemen! Informative esp. regarding how to legislate and protect factual information in the media and online .

[@alayneclancy7545]

When I was in my 20's I was complaining about our government. My elder cousin asked me if I had voted, when I said no, he told me I had no right to complain. That opened my eyes 😮. I have voted ever since. I am 67 now. Vote People, that is your only voice. Vote Blue for our Democracy. 💙👠🕶️💙

[@TimeSkip-Chapters]

⏱️ Timestamps by TimeSkip ⏱️ 00:00:00 - Get Registered and Vote 00:01:39 - Assessing the Political Landscape 00:04:18 - Kamala Harris's Debate Performance 00:06:26 - Public Perception Post-Debate 00:12:49 - Understanding the Trump Base 00:14:54 - Campaign Strategies Against Trump 00:18:17 - Media Influence on Voter Perception 00:20:04 - Impact of AI on Misinformation 00:22:10 - Legislative Solutions for Speech Control 00:24:12 - Supreme Court's Role in Speech Legislation 00:27:20 - Misinformation in Political Discourse 00:30:52 - Community Response to Misinformation 00:37:31 - Consequences of Irresponsible Speech 00:40:10 - Misguided Support for Trump 00:42:21 - Critique of JD Vance's Comments 00:44:32 - Understanding Stepparents' Roles 00:46:29 - Importance of Voting in Elections 00:50:22 - Voting Matters in New York 00:52:00 - Humorous Closing Remarks 00:53:53 - Final Thoughts on Voting

[@christinefarier5028]

I love the back and forth! Best point was the fact he never ever looked at his opponent, like a coward

[@Hyper_Driven]

Yeah like he finally was showing some shame. He couldn't lie and look at her in the face.

[@JanetMagistro]

Step parenting can be harder at times.

[@billjoynes3433]

Thanks, Michael !! Checked my registration am excited to vote on the first day of early voting !! Also doing phone banking.

[@Jaci_G]

I prefer Huckleberry, and I guess she thinks stepparents are 3/5 of a parent. I'm sure all the women who are unable to conceive or carry a child or who devote their lives to being amazing bonus moms really appreciate that attitude. I hope they show Republicans just how much at the ballot box.

[@Maze-ji2mm]

Love!!!

[@michaelcoates9943]

With deserved respect to Ungar .. I think Kamala said -most- of what she could / would have said, with the exeception of quick, truth-based sound bites, placed at the beginning of her response to a new question. I think that a rebuttal (or a refuetal, in TrumpSpeak) would only devolve the conversation. I also think her strategy of Less is More, and letting him dig his own hole was stellar.

[@wanderlustworldschooling543]

Worse- when Vance WAS asked about the LEGAL immigrants, he doubled down and claimed they WERE ILLEGAL because the LEGAL protections that allowed them LEGAL status was apparently an ILLEGAL waving of some magic wand by HARRIS! 🤯 So HE claims they are ILLEGAL and will continue to refer to them as ILLEGAL! I’m seriously interested in a conversation about ELECTED OFFICIALS unilaterally deciding a LAW is somehow still ILLEGAL. 😲🤦🏻‍♀️

[@bradhombre6912]

If she had tried to debunk all of Trump's lies, she never would have gotten to say anything else. She'd be trying to keep track of all of them and coherently explain them all in real time, an impossible task. If she tried doing that, she would have looked lost and flustered. That's what happened to Biden.

[@ayandanxumalo961]

Great conversation!

[@davidthompson7817]

I love this song …that’s The Kiffness, right…Irie mon! You put this out the very next day after the debate …I’ve checked him out on KZbin quite a few times in the past and I’ve always been impressed with the simplicity and the underlying humor in some really cool tunes.

[@karenlyons7640]

She absolutely did it right because he was trying to get a rise from her and off her topic. She did right by letting her face respond to his ridiculousness.

[@desertwoodrataz]

why does the woman always have to “do more.” rolling her eyes at the insanity spewing from tfg was exactly the amount of energy to spend on him. engaging gish gallop is a total waste of time.

[@rhondagreene7938]

I love it. You guys

[@josephgonzalez8972]

No. That statement is wrong Joe Biden did well given his fatigue. His body language spoke volumes.

[@kathytappero7179]

Too many people, including many of my family members, are watching media filled with lies.

[@jaelo2314]

Another great show!

[@micheleconner5083]

My last husband was 30 when we moved in together. I had 2 kids, 10 and 7. He stepped in as their dad and cared for them as if his own. If a man can do this,why can't women? Huckleberry is not normal!

[@stephaniewells8759]

Love the song!

[@jakeontheriver]

Miss you guys ,the best political analyst

[@cathyshort]

Australians for Harris and Waltz! Vote Blue America. The world is counting on you!

[@TheOldHippiebilly]

Thank you for your support!

[@brendafandangle]

Michael- I do wish she would give more policy programs like- university debt forgiveness or $25k for each Uni student. That would be great for the white male educated vote , especially in Penn

[@mystellamare]

Love The Kiffness' video at the end!! And the streaming revenue is being donated to an animal shelter in Springfield!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

That none stated that she was “nasty “ tells you all you need to do in her strategic takedown of DJT.

[@alycereed7598]

I beg to differ,VP Harris purposely didn't feed into trumps foolishness and that was a good thing..She took him down,none combatively with a strategic strategy and intelligence..

[@kristinnelson-patel442]

I worry that her debate strategy was so masterfully focused on demonstrating for voters the monstrous national security vulnerability in how manipulable he is by our foreign adversaries (and even partners!) that a lot of people who aren’t as focused on geopolitics wouldn’t understand how important the contrast between him and her is. I viewed that debate as a national security story arc with a few domestic points layered on top. As far as her responding to his lunacy, I think she did all she needed to with facial reactions in the split-screen much more effectively than if she had wasted time talking to it.

[@MichelleKotler]

Death threats are a federal crime. Where the hell is the DOJ? These guys all belong behind bars.

[@fiddlinfool1]

I’m pushing Sarah Hack-abee, like if you agree! Or chime in with your own!

[@lhoward9593]

Thanks, Michael, for your comments about Biden. I was opposed to people treating him with disrespect and for the Democratic circular firing squad. It was bad form and self-defeating. It turned out well but it could have been a disaster if we would have had an open convention (which the Hollywood elite supported). The process could have been done more carefully and privately, instead of the public pile-on.

[@funnykine808]

Dire straits

[@Trippy_Space_Bunny]

My partner, when we're having conversations, loves to say "you have to remember" and then launches into something I never knew in the first place, so how can I remember something that I didn't know to start with. Rick is exactly right these people never knew it to begin with, and they are uninterested in furthering their own understanding of anything.

[@richietattersall2122]

"Aiding or abetting a criminal offense" Aiding is helping them break the Law. Abetting is TELLING them to break the Law. They are both illegal.

[@graemegreen2165]

First time i ve seen Rick Ungar. not very impressed, Ungar wanting her to debate "traditionally" and respond to point by point Trumps multitude of lies, inconsistencies and outright delusions. Harris won cause she showed how erratic and unstable he is. And she showed she was savvy and sane and easily could be a President against unstable men/despots.

[@GoodStuffForeverMore]

To me it was a clear strategy to not respond to every idiotic thing he said. It was just treating him like he's here, we know he's going to say crazy stuff, and why would I respond do that?? I felt it minimized him and made him seem inconsequential. She played it perfectly!

[@dessertsister313]

That's why I'm calling him Danold -heavy on the old.

[@SampsonSaintBunrd]

That woman should be locked up

[@BenSmith-mg5jv]

Lol the song is actually a pelvis mover. That was cool and HILARIOUS.

[@cassandraarmstrong6273]

Nothing is down in California and I’m still voting 🗳️ for VP Kamala. We have too much on the line.

[@terrilyndel]

💙💙💙

[@coffeekittie]

The kiffness!