Topic: Jill Stein

The impact of third-party candidates Jill Stein and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the 2024 election is examined, particularly in battleground states like Wisconsin. While the Democratic Party tried to remove Stein from the ballot, RFK Jr. unsuccessfully fought to have his name removed after endorsing Trump. The segment explores how these "spoiler" candidates could influence the final electoral count.

The episode concludes with a musical mix featuring clips of Alex Stein, Dr. Peter McCullough, and Jill Biden's "breakfast taco" comment. The final segments include leaked audio of Hunter Biden discussing his personal struggles and relationship with his family. The hosts sign off from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley.

The viability and platforms of third-party candidates Jill Stein and Gary Johnson are examined. Stein is noted for her consistent messaging, while Johnson is criticized for his performance in recent town halls. The discussion rejects the label of "independent" for these candidates, noting they represent established political parties like the Green and Libertarian parties.

Hillary Clinton spoke with David Plouffe on his podcast, alleging that Russians are "grooming" a specific female candidate in the Democratic primary to run as a third-party spoiler. While Clinton did not name Tulsi Gabbard explicitly, she described the candidate as a "favorite of the Russians" and also labeled 2016 Green Party candidate Jill Stein as a total Russian asset. Gabbard immediately responded on social media, accusing Clinton of being the "queen of warmongers."

Ajamu Baraka, the 2016 Green Party vice-presidential candidate, discusses the "irrational anti-Russia position" of the modern Democratic Party on Pacifica Radio. Baraka argues that the Democrats have abandoned traditional anti-war stances in favor of militaristic positions that risk conflict with Russia and North Korea. He characterizes the current political climate as a crisis of U.S. society driven by a decline in living standards.

CNN's Michael Smerconish questions Jill Stein about a 2015 dinner in Moscow where she sat with Vladimir Putin and Michael Flynn. The theory suggests Putin promoted Stein to siphoned votes away from Hillary Clinton in key states like Michigan and Wisconsin. Stein defends her presence at the RT-sponsored conference, arguing that Green Party voters were never likely to support Clinton regardless of her visibility.

Green Party insider Robert Vitrakis reveals on a podcast that Jill Stein was initially reluctant to pursue an election recount and was "plan B" for activists who first approached the Clinton campaign. The hosts argue that the recount effort was a coordinated attempt to undermine the election results rather than a grassroots Green Party initiative.

A personal anecdote describes a "Bernie Bot" student at Willamette University who lied to her peers about voting for Jill Stein while actually supporting Donald Trump out of spite. The hosts discuss how Trump outperformed Mitt Romney's 2012 totals among Black and Latino voters. They conclude that the media's narrative of a "white-only" movement was a total mismatch with reality.

The hosts discuss how political correctness prevented people from telling pollsters the truth about their support for Trump. They suggest many people claimed they would vote for Jill Stein just to avoid harassment. Archduke Dwayne Melancon is thanked for his $880 donation, and a "Sharpton mix" of jingles is played.

Jill Stein tweeted an article linking the Syrian conflict to gas pipeline competition. Meanwhile, WikiLeaks emails suggest a plan to use the Federal Reserve to funnel oil revenues to the Kurds (KRG) by reversing pipelines in Iraq, which the hosts characterize as a scheme to steal oil and manipulate markets.

Jill Stein appeared on C-SPAN warning that Hillary Clinton's Syria policy could lead to nuclear war with Russia. Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson released a campaign video using a chess metaphor for foreign policy, which the hosts criticize for its "atonal music." Adam Curry expresses frustration with Johnson's claim that the President's "number one job" is safety rather than upholding the Constitution.

President Barack Obama stated in a radio interview that voting for a third-party candidate like Jill Stein or Gary Johnson is functionally a vote for Donald Trump. This rhetoric has been criticized as dismissive of the constitutional right to vote for any qualified candidate regardless of their perceived chance of winning.

Green Party candidate Jill Stein was arrested while protesting outside the presidential debate, an event largely ignored by mainstream media outlets except for Democracy Now. The lack of coverage for third-party candidates is contrasted with the media's focus on Gary Johnson's public blunders.

Nancy Pelosi appeared on CNN to warn millennials against voting for third-party candidates like Gary Johnson or Jill Stein. She characterized Donald Trump as a "fear monger" and expressed confidence that voters would reject him once they focused on the issues during the debates.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 854 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley. They address a recurring critic in the chat room who accuses the hosts of being paid shills for the Democratic National Committee. The listener specifically criticizes Dvorak for his stated intention to vote for Jill Stein and claims the show ignores the Clinton Foundation and email scandals.

The hosts examine the leadership of the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), noting that it is chaired by Howard G. Buffett, son of Warren Buffett. They list other board members, including former politicians Jane Harman and Olympia Snowe, and argue the organization is a "stacked deck" designed to exclude third-party candidates like Jill Stein. This follows Stein's recent criticisms of the commission's non-partisan status.

Green Party candidate Jill Stein and Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson are both challenging the Commission on Presidential Debates, alleging a rigged system that excludes third parties. Stein recounted being arrested and "chained to a metal chair" at a 2012 debate site, while Johnson is pursuing a lawsuit based on the Sherman Act. Both candidates argue that the 15% polling threshold is an intentional barrier to democratic choice.

Green Party candidate Jill Stein appeared on a CNN Town Hall with running mate Ajamu Baraka to discuss the exclusion of third-party candidates from national debates. Stein characterized the Commission on Presidential Debates as a private corporation run by the Democratic and Republican parties to silence political opposition. The discussion highlights the difficulty third-party winners would face in actually taking control of the executive branch.

Cornel West appeared on Bill Maher's show to criticize Hillary Clinton's record on poverty and foreign policy, labeling her a "neoliberal." Maher used a train analogy to argue that while Clinton's "train" may be slow, Trump's "train" is heading to "hell." West maintained that voters should consider third-party candidates like Jill Stein.

Green Party candidate Jill Stein has criticized Hillary Clinton's use of private emails and her ties to "war profiteers." Stein described U.S. foreign policy as essentially a "marketing strategy for selling weapons." The hosts express appreciation for Stein's directness and her "troublemaker" style.