Topic: Deplorable

Miss New Jersey breaks from the perceived script by suggesting that Confederate statues should be relocated to museums rather than destroyed, in order to preserve history. The hosts praise her for thinking for herself, though they joke about her pronunciation of "museum." They speculate whether she might be a listener of the show.

The hosts analyze the difference between Donald Trump’s personal attacks on opponents and Hillary Clinton’s "basket of deplorables" comment directed at voters. They argue that attacking a candidate's supporters is a significant strategic flaw compared to attacking the candidate themselves.

Actress Jane Kaczmarek appeared on the Tavis Smiley show, referring to her family in Milwaukee as a "basket of deplorables." She expressed a lack of concern for the feelings of Trump supporters, claiming the president has trampled on civil rights and moral character. The hosts critique her stance as representative of a broader refusal to find common ground in American politics.

A 2008 clip of Michelle Obama surfaces where she criticized Hillary Clinton, stating "if you can't run your own house, you certainly can't run the White House." Meanwhile, President Barack Obama mocked Republicans and Texas residents for "Jade Helm" conspiracy theories during a campaign speech. Adam Curry adopts the "Swamp of Crazy" as a potential show title following the President's disparagement of Texas.

Hillary Clinton sparked significant backlash after labeling half of Donald Trump's supporters as a "basket of deplorables" during an LGBT fundraiser. She characterized these individuals as racist, sexist, homophobic, and xenophobic. While her campaign issued a "regret memo" regarding the generalization, critics argue the rhetoric mirrors the very divisiveness she attributes to her opponent.