In the second segment of the first hour on Friday, April 17, 2026, Charlie James took aim at the internal friction within the GOP, specifically targeting the influence of centrist lawmakers. James argued that the current political landscape has no room for "middle-of-the-road" stances, provocatively stating that a "moderate Republican is essentially a Democrat" in today’s high-stakes climate. His commentary likely referenced the 10 moderate House Republicans who crossed party lines just a day earlier to vote with Democrats on a bill extending temporary protected status for Haitian immigrants. James used this example to warn his audience on 98.9 WORD that such bipartisan moves are viewed by the base as a betrayal of core conservative priorities, particularly as the U.S. naval blockade on Iran and other security issues dominate the national conversation.
Apr 17, 2026
