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Why Democrats Can’t Control ‘Woke 2’
The Democratic establishment's reliance on Woke 1.0 messaging and candidates has failed, leading to primary losses and grassroots frustration, while the party's attempts to manipulate elections and oppose technological progress reveal a cynical disregard for voters' intelligence.
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Woke 2.0 replacing Woke 1.0 in Democratic primaries0:00
- Josh Holmesassertion
Woke 1.0 is dead and has been replaced by Woke 2.0, which combines socialism, Marxism, and anti-Semitism.
- Michael Duncanassertion
The Democratic establishment knows how to maneuver the levers of power for Woke 1.0 but has no idea how to deal with Woke 2.0.
Alex Vindman's primary loss in Florida6:41
- Josh Holmesassertion
Alex Vindman raised $16.3 million but lost to Angie Nixon, who raised $975,000 and joined the DSA during the campaign.
- Michael Duncanassertion
Nixon's victory demonstrates that Woke 2.0 candidates are defeating establishment-backed Woke 1.0 candidates despite massive fundraising disparities.
George Conway and Dan Goldman primary defeats20:03
- Josh Holmesassertion
George Conway and Dan Goldman's primary defeats show that Woke 1.0 fundraising and messaging are no longer effective.
- Michael Duncanassertion
Dan Goldman told a source that no amount of money could beat the Mondani-aligned candidates in New York.
Democratic grassroots frustration with leadership16:41
- Michael Duncanassertion
The Democratic grassroots has been repeatedly shut out of the nomination process, leading to frustration and a rejection of establishment messaging.
- Josh Holmesassertion
Democratic primary voters are no longer interested in anti-Trump messaging and instead want candidates who advocate for socialism and systemic change.
Alaska Senate election interference33:40
- Josh Holmesassertion
Democrats are attempting to steal the Alaska Senate election by placing a fake Dan Sullivan on the ballot to confuse voters.
- Michael Duncanopinion
The New York Times essay covering the fake Sullivan campaign downplays clear evidence of Democratic interference.
Opposition to AI data centers58:04
- Michael Duncanassertion
Opposition to AI data centers is a repurposed environmentalist playbook designed to exploit public ignorance about new technology.
- Josh Holmesassertion
Data centers create jobs, boost local economies, and are essential for reindustrialization, making political opposition hypocritical.
King of the Hill segment1:16:50
- Steve Schmidtclip
Caroline Levitt is an ugly, twisted liar and one of the most prolific liars in U.S. history.
- Bill Kristolclip
All ICE funding should be transferred to mRNA research and development.
- Tom Nicholsclip
The military has run out of left-handed monkey wrenches and needs more information.
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