Who Has the Most to Lose at Tonight's GOP Debate? | The Next Level

[@joingemyhre3815]

You guys are awesome! As a Norwegian, current U.S Politics is hillarious and frightening at the same time. 😂

[@bradhirsch4845]

It's mostly frightening. I dont believe we were laughing at you when you were threatened by the nazis and the Soviets. We protected you. Now youre laughing at us. Without us, you'll be gobbled up by the Putin regime. If the MAGAS prevail here, that's carte blanche for the red army to destroy Norway and the rest of Europe. The entire free world is pulling for President Biden to be re-elected and for Democrats to win the congress as well. Republicans and socialists are in bed with the kremlin.

[@TK-fp5fp]

Watching from Canada and I agree with you. 🇨🇦

[@teresaparnham9780]

American watching, um, experiencing from South central Pennsylvania. Concur.

[@JidgeMist]

American here, I agree except I would change frightening to terrifying.

[@hopekevans]

I’m worried about Sarah. The head shaking and frustration is evident.

[@THATBOISHAD]

It's hard to defend your party when your party wants to criminalize your marriage and family. She's going to grey early.

[@laurentsaint-laurent3659]

Hearing those focus group unfiltered must be scary and depressing..

[@mcmurtryfan]

Who has the most to lose? The American people.

[@teresaparnham9780]

Excellent point. Also, the US has business and tentacles everywhere. It's unlikely we will be the only to suffer even a mild implosion.

[@inappropriatern8060]

Did JVL suggest Tim Scott might do jazz hands tonight? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@PaulTopping1]

Chris Christie dominating the debate is a GOOD THING! The longer he lasts in the race, the more time and attention he gets for his anti-Trump, truth message. He'll never be the nominee but he may be able to act as the GOP's conscience and necessary corrective. He doesn't have to reprogram many in the GOP to ensure a Dem victory in 2024.

[@jimallen8084]

I agree. I get that it's almost certainly too late for Christie to make a positive difference in terms of denying Trump the nomination, but if he were to fatally wound one or more of Trump's fake rivals, I can't see that as anything but a good thing. The way I see it, Trump is campaigning against the DOJ, Alvin Bragg and Fani Willis, and benefits greatly by having his supposed rivals running defense for him. Taking them out helps expose his bullshit for what it is.

[@michelebenedosso3899]

Metaphorically speaking of course… a human bulldozer.

[@michelebenedosso3899]

“He also has a lot on his plate…He has to surrender again…” 😂. Can you believe this is happening in America?!?

[@michaeladkins6]

A train quickly headed for a cliff.

[@iamheatheranne]

Chris Christie is "human napalm" Best line of the show!

[@AnnaKareninaSF]

Let’s guess how many times the word “woke” will be used tonight? Collectively? And by DeS?

[@pmtoner9852]

Warning! do not play drinking games revolving around everytime someone says woke, And wear a bike helmet to avoid a concussion for constant facepalming

[@PeterMaxLawrence77]

Watching Sarah's face while Tim rolled through the Laura Ann “Lauri” Carleton murder details almost destroyed me. MUCH LOVE.

[@imirim]

I still cannot believe that we treat Trump like a legitimate candidate. If Obama had even one felony count he would be done. This country has fallen into a hole that looks like it will never get out of. I am glad I am moving to Portugal next spring.

[@teresaparnham9780]

Oh! Good luck. Portugal is exquisite, well haven't been but they have exquisite horses! Spent a semester in England, would not have come back if I hadn't had one stinking semester left. And yes, goodness it's a tan suit! He's not even American! Blah blah blah. Hypocrites. It would all be just so silly if it weren't so dangerous. Enjoy Europe!

[@michelebenedosso3899]

Interesting… I was going to move to Italy thanks to Trump… then the “Mussolini” candidate won the election there. (!) I guess I’ll stay here…

[@007relliott]

Cyrano reference FTW

[@linguaphile42]

I agree with Sarah that we will at least learn a lot. And Vivek and Christie will definitely be fun to watch as one will say the opposite of what the others are and no one knows what crap Vivek will come up with.

[@susanharrison2941]

Love listening to you guys here in the UK.

[@davesouthworth7079]

This comment likely won't ever be seen, but big thumbs up to Tim for the Sturgill Simpson shirt.

[@James-hd4ms]

Niki is going to attack Vivek for his crazy Hinduism.

[@joyfulmindstudio]

I’d like to see a series of podcasts devoted to the questions that Sarah and Tim raised toward the end of this episode: How did it happen that Republicans-not just the MAGA extremists, but Republicans in general-became viscerally incapable of taking responsibility for the evil in their midst? And where is the host of elected Republican leaders who won’t be on the ballot in November 2024 and therefore are in a position to come together as a group to speak out forcefully, and at least try to beat back this evil? I think you are going to find that the answer to both questions is largely the same. The rabid base can’t find it within itself to take responsibility for the consequences of its words and actions, because Republican leaders have haven’t found it within themselves to take responsibility for their part in the radicalization of the base. And the Republican leaders can’t find the wherewithal to confront the evil and danger that has taken hold all around them among their constituents, because they don’t want to confront their own part in cultivating this evil that threatens now to destroy them. Republicans want to avoid responsibility for what they have created. Until they do that, and do it without equivocation, the fire will continue to burn. Talk about that-get right to the heart of the matter, rather than nibbling around the frivolous edges, chatting blithely about who is going to do what to whom at the debate, in New Hampshire, in Iowa. Talk about what really matters, before it doesn’t matter anymore.

[@bweresquirrel8279]

It wouldn't be surprising if Trump's lawyers talked him into the pretaped format, to prevent him from damaging himself in any of the court cases. If he speaks off the cuff to a live crowd, you know there's a danger he'll go there.

[@tjbrown9729]

My one wish. That there be an empty podium on the stage where Trump ought to be. If one was there, oh my what a different debate it might be...

[@PrincesSoulmate]

Very interesting conversation. You are awesome!

[@herme99]

I didn’t watch the debate, but I did watch the Bulwark crew post match analysis, actually before I watched this. Regarding Tim’s comment that Christie could dominate by shading everyone, it seems that the format would make this difficult given 8 candidates and 100 minutes airtime (I believe?). Give or take, this is a ‘debate’ where each candidate gets 12 minutes to talk across two hours.

[@MsPhyllisCady]

This is my periodic reminder that I love Tim Miller in a sis-bromance sort of way. I never do this normally, but obligatory *squee*.

[@JeffArchuleta]

I have a massive crush on Tim!

[@James-hd4ms]

Sexiest upper lip on tv.

[@James-hd4ms]

It helps to be not stupid.

[@KathyDennis-fy3bg]

So sad. They have nothing. Zero, zip, nadda.

[@stephaniel4679]

I absolutely love you guys. ❤

[@jacksonartsmedia]

I thought Sarah got cornrows for a moment there… that would be bad ass

[@James-hd4ms]

The high pony is badder asser.

[@JRoChi]

Another great show!!

[@shumoon1]

14:00 That Jeb-Marco back-and-forth marks the last time there was any intelligent discussion in the Republican debates. It's been all downhill from there.

[@michaelreilly7106]

Marlon Rubio is still recovering from that atomic wedgy Chris Christy gave him years ago.

[@onlykarlhenning]

speaking of "meta," I enjoylistening to you debate about a debate.

[@catabolistnyc1207]

Promo for T---p's Carlson alternative, "It'll be Another Tucker".

[@snosister]

he HAS to keep running. He has NOTHING else. People will write him in- He will direct them to. As long as EVERYONE / media - keeps his name in their mouth....

[@Reldas]

Drinking game! Let's make the end times fun!

[@maryannpetersen3770]

There aren't "normies".

[@David-pt8ge]

The sound from the middle person sucks.

[@katenoke1571]

First world problems

[@angelatuck3673]

OK Tim Squat was very funny

[@RWSCOTT]

*ol puddin fingers* 🤣

[@GrootsieTheDog]

I think Chris Christie, if he his totally dominant, he could really blow this out of the water and be the lead story. It's all about contrast and a narrative - If he comes out swinging hard and completely lays to waste the absurdity of the whole situation of the GOP (exactly what Trump did in 2016) and DJT and "owns the libs" (which just makes him another MAGA type candidate), I think that will be the big story.

[@Altruistic-General]

It’ll be a story, but the base loathes him. They only hate Pence as much as they hate Christie. Remember: Christie hugged Obama once, the horror!

[@timo5601]

Rammamentum!!!! Not really.

[@susanharrison2941]

You are right, the debate is meaningless

[@lucibjlb]

Really Sarah? Niki Halley and Tim Scott don't have stakes. They don't have a chance.

[@TK-fp5fp]

That's a different look for you Sarah, it looks good 😊 👍

[@profbacon]

What are they going to say about abortion? And what should they say about abortion?

[@bradhirsch4845]

umm, that it's a woman's choice? The state shouldnt be telling people what to do with their bodies.

[@keylime2998]

If more shots at Trump, the debate could reach some voters not paying attention???

[@judykinsman3258]

You are discussing a debate but saying nothing about policy differences of the candidates. Pretty crazy from my vantage point. Or maybe just how Republicans see meeting the needs of Americans.

[@michaeladkins6]

Republicans dont do policy anymore. tax cuts, Biden crime family, maybe Ukraine. Ill see the highlights tomorrow.

[@wrkn4alvn2010]

who would watch those criminals?

[@parisle4710]

Uncle Tim is never gonna happen

[@graemethompson6705]

Will Hurd skipping the debate - maybe he's just super confident! Like Trump.😋

[@THATBOISHAD]

He didn't qualify

[@TimesFM4532]

If Chris machine guns trump in a debate and makes him look pathetic it could mean trumps ego means he’ll go to the next

[@jaein7779]

Towards JVL’s comment at time stamp 10:49. The form of capitalism that is currently in America can and is that stupid. Think about it. How many times have these capitalists been bailed out by the Federal Government? The day they decided to buy politicians to eliminate their competitions was the day they became fat & lazy. Capitalism only functions when market forces punish you for making mistakes. But if you own Politicians who constantly bail you out and knock-off your competitors, yeah, you get lazy. Crony capitalism turned the jungle into a bubble wrapped okay ground with foam padding everywhere and police watching your every step to make sure you don’t get a boo-boo. Want an example? Trump bailed out the cruise line industry during Covid-19. He bailed out the airlines during Covid-19. Not convinced? How heavily subsidized is every industry via low taxes and/or special loopholes in the tax code. FFS, they allowed investment banks to become retail banks so they could get more federal money during 2008. AIG was bailed out

[@abr66]

Tucker VP. maybe that's why he's not doing a rally tonight.... shudder

[@davidcastle7212]

The debaters will trash tfg and tucker's suck up show will crash on extwatter.

[@orangehairbrain8733]

Wtf is Sarahs' problem ?

[@pcbacklash_3261]

I'm sorry, but I had to stop about five minutes in. I had to turn the volume way up to hear Sarah, but then every time Tim spoke, he came blasting through my speaker. Doesn't ANYONE check the sound levels on these mics before the podcast? Good grief!! Bye.

[@aaronwinegar9724]

Sarah is traveling and not on a proper mic. This is a special edition.

[@direwolf6234]

is miller's 'forehead curl' staged for this episode ??

[@teresaparnham9780]

So funny, hard not to notice!

[@James-hd4ms]

Gays be pretty.

[@baugh3162]

Larry Elder...go talk to your father and let us be

[@thermodynamics458]

I expected a shit show. And it didn't disappoint.

[@mikejeffreys1059]

You really can't afford good mics ?

[@CalfandCloverCreamery]

12:25 I think Christie ironically has the strongest chance to become Trumps biggest competitor in this race. If we agree that Desantis is weak and definitely not winning and that Viveck is just to young, fringy etc and that the rest of the group are boring and weak just trying to get VP then Christie has an opportunity to look like he’s just more talented more alpha even if they disagree with him and eventually if everyone else are inherently weak personalities then none of them will get traction, and Christie will demonstrate that in a general election he is actually Joe Bidens worst nightmare because if you take trump out of the picture the maga base has shown the won’t just worship a new cult leader but they may make a calculated decision about weather they actually think Vivek or Christie has a better chance of beating Biden or the gop base just gets more dispersed as this weak group drop out but more shit happens to trump to make him unviable or maybe he con’s the DOJ into immunity for not running. Which would actually be his greatest con to live the rest of his days playing golf

[@sbonventure]

One reason DJT might concede is that he NEEDS an R to win or else he’s going to prison for sure.

[@brianvaughn5070]

It is pretty off putting how much louder and more talkative Tim is than the other two. I know he’s said before, explicitly, that he doesn’t care about feedback like this. I think this episode will be my last listen though, for that reason.

[@justbecauseOK]

Tim is the most talented communicator on the sensible Right. The mostest.

[@joandolliedoyle775]

These three are good friends and I think totally capable of pushing back if they want to. So if Tim is doing his usual talkfest it’s because they are ok with it. I like the dynamic between the three of them.

[@brianvaughn5070]

​@@joandolliedoyle775That makes sense :) I was just sharing my opinion (in case they cared) but I don't expect others to share it.

[@joandolliedoyle775]

I will accept an excessive talker if I am getting good interesting information in return. I think the Lincoln Projects Reed Galen does a more low key podcast and the more pro Democrats podcast I like is That Trippi Show. I always come away with some better understanding of the political situation after listening to these. Stay well and happy.

[@gudmundursteinar]

america obviously

[@michaeladkins6]

Ill bet not.

[@BarrVason]

Lol….Nikki and Timmy in a slap fight is beyond funny. However let me be clear, as Mike Pence say’s incessantly, my money is Nikki. Timmy is a confirmed pantywaist.

[@brianhotaling5849]

He’s going to be flying to Moscow during the debates

[@shumoon1]

I have believed that he would flee to Russia since December 2020. I still think a one-way ticket to Moscow is a likely scenario.