Topic: 1980 Election

2 chapters across the catalog

Lubio
Episode 1868 1:13:42 - 1:17:06

1868: Lubio

Historical Third-Party Candidates and the Uniparty

The discussion reviews the performance of historical third-party candidates like Ross Perot, Ron Paul, and John Anderson. Kiriakou argues that the American public's hatred for the "Uniparty"—the idea that Democrats and Republicans are two sides of the same coin—could create a path for a trusted figure like Tucker Carlson, despite the personal risks involved.

Ninny
Episode 1583 1:31:03 - 1:34:50

1583: Ninny

Joe Biden, Democratic Party Challenges

Congressman Dean Phillips has called for a primary challenge to President Joe Biden, citing concerns over the president's age and approval ratings. However, political analysts on PBS argued that the Democratic Party is likely to remain united behind Biden to avoid the divisions seen during the 1980 Carter-Kennedy primary. Supporters credited Biden with a strong economic recovery and successful international diplomacy in Asia and Europe.