NTK: The Democrats Urgent To Do List Before and After the Elections
Summary
Jen Rubin, co-founder of The Contrarian, joins David Rothkopf to discuss the strategic priorities for Democrats if they win Congress in 2026. They focus on using the power of the purse to defund illegal wars, ICE operations, and rogue federal agencies, while emphasizing the critical need for robust oversight to expose the Trump administration's deep ties to foreign oligarchs and organized crime. The conversation also addresses the challenges of holding a lawless executive accountable through the courts and the imperative for high voter turnout to overcome potential election interference.
Topics discussed
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Intro and guest introduction: Jen Rubin
Discussion on Democratic strategy for November
The power of the purse and oversight
Defunding illegal war and ICE operations
Defunding rogue commissions and the FCC
Government shutdown as a political tool
Trump's disregard for Article One and courts
Public education and accountability for 2028
Criticism of Democratic leadership and appeasement
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Pressure on Democrats and primary results
Optimism for feistier Democrats in 2028
Concerns over election integrity and cheating
Senate majority and John Fetterman's reliability
Lessons from Hungary and Mexico on winning
Importance of high turnout to counter cheating
Oversight priorities and systemic corruption
Trump family ties to Russian oligarchs and mob
Need for structural reform and disclosure laws
Closing remarks and call to action
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