The Soda Code

The appeal of DeSantis among Republican supporters.

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While Jonah shirks his podcasting duties to star in a one-man production of Pirates of the Caribbean, Chris Stirewalt takes his place at the helm of the Remnant for a characteristically wonky discussion of the coming presidential primary. He’s joined by Harry Enten, senior data reporter at CNN and host of the Margins of Error podcast, for a conversation that touches on all of the most pressing questions of the day. Is the GOP unifying behind Ron DeSantis? When is the best time for a candidate to jump into the race? And should we declare Harry the chief diet soft drink expert in the United States?

Show Notes:

– CNN’s Margins of Error Podcast

– Harry: “Why it’s better to start a presidential campaign early”

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    Tom Kalbach

    I question the use of John Kasich as an example of a standard-bearer for the 'establishment' wing of the GOP (as opposed to Ted Cruz representing the 'tru-con' wing) in the 2016 primaries. While Kasich was certainly instrumental as a spoiler, did he ever poll above 5 points, nationally? Rubio/Bush were much better examples of the point Mr. Enten was trying to make. I bring it up because I remember being baffled, at the time, by the disproportionate attention that Kasich got.
    As a side note (I hope Stirewalt will appreciate this), once you first picture Kasich as Old Gil from The Simpsons, you will never be able to see anything else.

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  2. Sean O

    I realize this is very late, but one of the best places to eat in NY is All'Antico Vinaio, an Italian sandwich shop, at 8th Ave and 46th. It's incredible.

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  3. Cliffdwellers

    Fun and interesting episode -- glad to be introduced to Harry Enten! You guys are both quite entertaining.

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  4. Patrick E

    Yes, A&W's "Zero Sugar" Root Beer is much better than their old Diet Root Beer. Same goes for 7UP and Dr. Pepper. The only "Zero Sugar" variant I really don't like is Pepsi's

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    Seth B

    Mr. Enten noted that potential Democratic challengers to Biden might fear crossing him lest they, like Julian Castro, be consigned to outer darkness amidst weping and gnashing of teeth.

    And yet... I can think of another 2020 Democratic hopeful who crossed Biden in the primaries, going so far as to hint that old Joe just might be a racist - and a sexual predator, to boot - and ended up as his VP.

    Excellent episode. Thanks you, Mr. Enten, and thank you, Brother Stirewalt.

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    Johncalhounjohn

    Chris is so funny.

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  7. Wgrego

    I almost fell on the floor when you referenced the college Mike Huckabee went to (Ouachita University). I think you pronounced it wah-CHEE-ta. It is pronounced WASH-i-tah, or if you are from south Arkansas, WARSH-i-taw. I can't believe you missed it--it is pronounced just like it is spelled!

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  8. Calebv

    "You magnificent bastard". Lol! Stirewalt, you're freaking awesome! When are you going to step-up with your own podcast and take the ownership of the Dispatch's Flagship Podcast seat?

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      OK Steele

      Take a listen to his weekly podcast Inked Stained Wretches if you haven’t already. Pretty good stuff.

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        Seth B

        Thank you for the tip. I had no idea!

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    Markdavis918

    i have to say. That was a very good podcast this morning. Great chat.

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    OK Steele

    Chris. This is the most important thing you will read all day. I cannot emphasize enough the gravity of the information I am about to share with you.

    There is a product called Zevia that is a zero calorie no artificial sweetener soda. That’s right they have both no calories and they’re naturally sweetened with stevia leaf. They are delicious, (IMO better than many of the sodas they attempt to imitate) and have every flavor of soda in existence.

    I kid you not if calories did not matter and I could have any soda imaginable, I’d still choose a Cherry Cola Zevia every single time.

    The only thing that might freak you out is that they don’t use any food coloring so if you chose to pour one in a glass no matter what flavor it’s clear.

    There are few things in this world that I love enough to throw this kind of endorsement behind them but Zevia is one of those things.

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    1. Richard Kennedy

      Zevia? If there was a way to back off on the amount of Zevia in the recipe (everything I’ve ever tasted), I might try again. I don’t want that much sweetener, but that’s me.

      I agree with Mr. Enten. Crazy will win many primaries that will lead to “If I don’t win, it’s fixed” excuses.

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        OK Steele

        This may be the most inflammatory and offensive thing I’ve read since becoming a member of the dispatch. I have nothing but contempt for you and everything you stand for. May God have mercy on your sick and twisted soul, you heartless scoundrel.

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