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A break down on the GOP's path forward in Minnesota

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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down:

Preya Samsundar shares insights from her recent Star Tribune op-ed urging Minnesota Republicans to learn from their continued mistakes, which have prevented them from winning a statewide election since 2006.

The conversation touches on Trump's cabinet appointments, effective candidate selection, and the challenges within the Minnesota GOP.

Michael also discusses his recent Star Tribune op-ed reflecting on his decision to Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. Then, they dive into a nuanced discussion about the future of the GOP, electoral strategies, and the importance of thoughtful introspection.

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:24 Welcoming Preya Samsundar
  • 01:02 Discussion on Minnesota Republicans' Mistakes
  • 01:52 Analyzing Royce White's Candidacy
  • 05:33 Impact of Candidate Selection on Elections
  • 06:16 Challenges in the Republican Endorsement Process
  • 09:27 Royce White's Influence on Down-Ballot Races
  • 21:41 Quality Control in Candidate Selection
  • 39:19 Trump's New Cabinet Appointees
  • 40:22 Cabinet Picks and Political Commentary
  • 41:34 RFK Jr. and Vaccine Controversy
  • 48:12 Matt Gaetz and Senate Confirmation Speculations
  • 52:10 Sean Duffy and Other Cabinet Picks
  • 01:01:39 Trump's First Amendment Concerns
  • 01:05:05 Reflections on the Election and Republican Strategy
  • 01:15:26 Fantasy Football and Closing Remarks

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.

  continue reading

169 episodes

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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down:

Preya Samsundar shares insights from her recent Star Tribune op-ed urging Minnesota Republicans to learn from their continued mistakes, which have prevented them from winning a statewide election since 2006.

The conversation touches on Trump's cabinet appointments, effective candidate selection, and the challenges within the Minnesota GOP.

Michael also discusses his recent Star Tribune op-ed reflecting on his decision to Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. Then, they dive into a nuanced discussion about the future of the GOP, electoral strategies, and the importance of thoughtful introspection.

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:24 Welcoming Preya Samsundar
  • 01:02 Discussion on Minnesota Republicans' Mistakes
  • 01:52 Analyzing Royce White's Candidacy
  • 05:33 Impact of Candidate Selection on Elections
  • 06:16 Challenges in the Republican Endorsement Process
  • 09:27 Royce White's Influence on Down-Ballot Races
  • 21:41 Quality Control in Candidate Selection
  • 39:19 Trump's New Cabinet Appointees
  • 40:22 Cabinet Picks and Political Commentary
  • 41:34 RFK Jr. and Vaccine Controversy
  • 48:12 Matt Gaetz and Senate Confirmation Speculations
  • 52:10 Sean Duffy and Other Cabinet Picks
  • 01:01:39 Trump's First Amendment Concerns
  • 01:05:05 Reflections on the Election and Republican Strategy
  • 01:15:26 Fantasy Football and Closing Remarks

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.

  continue reading

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