We return from the top of the hour with Tony Bruno still in the middle of the action. Following our sharp disagreement over the Ramaswamy advertisement, we discuss why political opinions should not automatically determine someone's party identity. Nick argues that criticizing one Republican does not make someone a Democrat, while Tony continues hammering away at political hypocrisy and the tendency of voters to defend candidates regardless of their behavior. We revisit the Krasner investigation and speculate about the likelihood of meaningful punishment. The crew also takes aim at increasingly combative social media discussions and the audience's reactions to our disagreements.
President Trump's campaign appearance in Greenville, North Carolina, provides some needed comic relief as we discuss his remarks about Republican Senate candidate John Husted and his physical appearance. We also examine Senate races, Bill Clinton's campaign appearances, the quality of Republican candidates, and whether the GOP faces problems created by its own political messaging. Our conversation turns to the Marconi Awards, talk radio recognition, and whether controversial political programming receives equal consideration. Dawn and Tony continue debating the Ramaswamy controversy, with the discussion expanding into the personal costs of public office and why so few candidates seem willing to meet opponents in open debates.
