Welcome to the 2024 Elections

Who can unseat Trump?

By
5

Political reporter Ben Jacobs examines the state of the Republican primary and explains the different strategies that Donald Trump’s opponents have embraced in hopes of dethroning him. Also:
—Why caucuses are unfair;
—Jamie’s caucus speech; and
—The idiosyncratic choices of Iowa voters.

Show Notes:

-Watch this episode on our YouTube channel

-Nature of Trump’s campaign broadly

-Article about Speech for Jim Gilmore

By
Comments (5)
Join The Dispatch to participate in the comments.
 
  1. Francislyo

    Why did Ben Jacobs state that the Republicans all voted to expel Santos? It was actually less than half. Santos was expelled because nearly every Democrat voted to oust him, but only 105 Republicans.


    On the list of those who voted to expel, you don't see MAGA luminaries Jordan, Gaetz, Greene, Boebert, Stefanik, etc. Gaetz argued that Santos should Not be expelled unless he is convicted of a crime.
    https://www.newsweek.com/full-list-republicans-who-voted-expel-george-santos-1848754

    Collapse
  2. Avatar photo
    The Stray Goose

    First. Ben Jacobs is a brutally boring interview.

    Second. Why is Jamie Weinstein trying to keep Brian Binkley down? I've known Brian for over ten years. He's a close personal friend. He'd make a PERFECT president. Jamie is preventing us from knowing more about Brian. Why the hate?!?!

    Collapse
  3. Russell J

    This isn't a pitch for the caucus format, but a misconception I had which I think is interesting. When Jamie and Ben went through the unique process, I was surprised that the voters couldn't form coalitions. I guess this was mainly a Democratic feature that is now ended (if the Democrat caucus even exists in Iowa). I would think an ability to form coalitions or have multiple rounds of voting might actually be an interesting feature. It might also lead to violence given the current Republican party.

    Collapse
  4. Billboyd99

    I really wish we didn't make such a big deal about Iowa. I have a good friend who ran for a local judge position a while back... "I received more votes in a losing effort for judge in Dallas County in 2010 than all of the GOP candidates combined received tonight in Iowa (2016)."

    Collapse
  5. Jeff.Oster03

    I am totally here for the Ryan Binkley coverage. I am fascinated by long-shot Presidential campaigns, since they are proof that wealthy people can still be completely wrong about the chances of returns on their money, and also proof that money doesn't really buy political victory. Michael Bloomberg was excellent proof of this.

    Collapse