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The John Phillips Show · Thursday · 39 min

Are Democratic Socialists Winning? Lonny Leitner Breaks Down Tuesday's Vote

This episode of the John Phillips Show is a must-listen for anyone interested in the latest developments in California politics. The conversation is a wild ride, covering everything from the Democratic Party's efforts to elect Gavin Newsom to the growing momentum of the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) in the state. The speaker dives into the recent primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin, where DSA candidates have been making waves. They discuss the implications of these results for the Democratic Party's future, particularly in the context of the 2028 presidential election. The conversation also touches on the challenges facing the party, including its inability to win over black voters and the growing divide between the party's establishment and its more radical elements. The speaker also talks to a Republican campaign strategist, Lonny Leitner, about the Democratic Party's efforts to elect Gavin Newsom and the implications of his candidacy for the 2028 presidential election. They discuss the party's tactics, including its use of "astroturfing" to promote Newsom's message and the potential consequences of this approach. If you're interested in staying up-to-date on the latest developments in California politics, this episode is a must-listen. Join the conversation and hear the speaker's thoughts on the future of the Democratic Party and the implications of the DSA's growing momentum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This episode of the John Phillips Show is a must-listen for anyone interested in the latest developments in California politics. The conversation is a wild ride, covering everything from the Democratic Party's efforts to elect Gavin Newsom to the growing momentum of the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) in the state.

The speaker dives into the recent primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin, where DSA candidates have been making waves. They discuss the implications of these results for the Democratic Party's future, particularly in the context of the 2028 presidential election. The conversation also touches on the challenges facing the party, including its inability to win over black voters and the growing divide between the party's establishment and its more radical elements.

The speaker also talks to a Republican campaign strategist, Lonny Leitner, about the Democratic Party's efforts to elect Gavin Newsom and the implications of his candidacy for the 2028 presidential election. They discuss the party's tactics, including its use of "astroturfing" to promote Newsom's message and the potential consequences of this approach.

If you're interested in staying up-to-date on the latest developments in California politics, this episode is a must-listen. Join the conversation and hear the speaker's thoughts on the future of the Democratic Party and the implications of the DSA's growing momentum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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