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Non-Compliant Podcast Episode 25: The One Where We Talk About Partisanship, Insurrection and Impeachment with Dr. Lara Brown Non-Compliant Podcast
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The Capitol Insurrection shook our nation as then-President Trump incited a violent mob to go after one of our sacred institutions. While Trump’s divisive rhetoric was the main cause of the attack, a deep-partisan divide in our nation and the lack of real moral leadership in the GOP added fuel to the fire.
In Non-Compliant Podcast Episode 25, Host Jay Edelson, nationally recognized plaintiff’s attorney and Founder of Edelson PC, and Guest Dr. Lara Brown, associate professor and director of the Graduate School of Political Management at the George Washington University, discuss the deep-rooted partisan divide in Washington that led to the rise of Trump, what led to the Capitol Insurrection, and the upcoming Senate impeachment trial.
Jay and Lara first discuss how Congress has become hyper-partisan since the 1990’s and why that opened the door for Trump to become president (2:20). Trump played into the fears of an electorate that felt that their identity wasn’t privileging them in ways that did in the past leading to calls that the system is rigged (9:30).
Lara and Jay further explore the role early GOP leaders like Newt Gingrich played in creating the political tensions we now see in America (11:30). However, Lara explains that both political parties are to blame for the lack of congressional compromise on major pieces of legislation that would help the country (14:20). It will be hard for America to move forward with the ongoing demonization, name-calling, and stalemating.
Next, Lara, the author of Amateur Hour: Presidential Character and the Question of Leadership, shares her insights on the Capitol Insurrection and how Trump’s divisive rhetoric over the years led to the January 6th attack (23:20). Some mainstream Republicans went along with Trump’s message to avoid political pushback from Trump’s base, while others on the fringe may support locking up political opponents. Lara hopes that more in the GOP stand up for legislative principles rather than limiting primary challenges (25:00).
Later in the show, Lara dives into Trump’s second impeachment and why she feels the House should have gone further with their articles of impeachment (30:45). Lara told Jay that the House should have gone after Trump for pressuring the Georgia Secretary of State and for his failure to react once the insurrection began.
To wrap the show, Jay and Lara discuss what the GOP will do during Trump's second impeachment trial (40:30). Lara explains that some Republicans want to move on from Trump, but Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell may not have enough votes in his party to get that done (44:00).
Check out the show to hear more about why some members of the GOP supported election fraud claims (24:00) and why Republicans could have won the 2020 election if Trump was impeached the first time (41:00).
If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a review. You can also send us an email at podcast@edelson.com with any questions or for guest booking.
Connect with us:
Website: https://www.edelsoncreative.com/#podcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edelsonlaw
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdelsonCreative
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edelson-pc
Connect with Lara:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaraMBrownPhD
Website: http://www.larambrownphd.com/
GWU Profile: a href="https://gspm.gwu.edu/dr-lara-brown"...
The Capitol Insurrection shook our nation as then-President Trump incited a violent mob to go after one of our sacred institutions. While Trump’s divisive rhetoric was the main cause of the attack, a deep-partisan divide in our nation and the lack of real moral leadership in the GOP added fuel to the fire.
In Non-Compliant Podcast Episode 25, Host Jay Edelson, nationally recognized plaintiff’s attorney and Founder of Edelson PC, and Guest Dr. Lara Brown, associate professor and director of the Graduate School of Political Management at the George Washington University, discuss the deep-rooted partisan divide in Washington that led to the rise of Trump, what led to the Capitol Insurrection, and the upcoming Senate impeachment trial.
Jay and Lara first discuss how Congress has become hyper-partisan since the 1990’s and why that opened the door for Trump to become president (2:20). Trump played into the fears of an electorate that felt that their identity wasn’t privileging them in ways that did in the past leading to calls that the system is rigged (9:30).
Lara and Jay further explore the role early GOP leaders like Newt Gingrich played in creating the political tensions we now see in America (11:30). However, Lara explains that both political parties are to blame for the lack of congressional compromise on major pieces of legislation that would help the country (14:20). It will be hard for America to move forward with the ongoing demonization, name-calling, and stalemating.
Next, Lara, the author of Amateur Hour: Presidential Character and the Question of Leadership, shares her insights on the Capitol Insurrection and how Trump’s divisive rhetoric over the years led to the January 6th attack (23:20). Some mainstream Republicans went along with Trump’s message to avoid political pushback from Trump’s base, while others on the fringe may support locking up political opponents. Lara hopes that more in the GOP stand up for legislative principles rather than limiting primary challenges (25:00).
Later in the show, Lara dives into Trump’s second impeachment and why she feels the House should have gone further with their articles of impeachment (30:45). Lara told Jay that the House should have gone after Trump for pressuring the Georgia Secretary of State and for his failure to react once the insurrection began.
To wrap the show, Jay and Lara discuss what the GOP will do during Trump's second impeachment trial (40:30). Lara explains that some Republicans want to move on from Trump, but Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell may not have enough votes in his party to get that done (44:00).
Check out the show to hear more about why some members of the GOP supported election fraud claims (24:00) and why Republicans could have won the 2020 election if Trump was impeached the first time (41:00).
If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a review. You can also send us an email at podcast@edelson.com with any questions or for guest booking.
Connect with us:
Website: https://www.edelsoncreative.com/#podcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edelsonlaw
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdelsonCreative
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edelson-pc
Connect with Lara:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaraMBrownPhD
Website: http://www.larambrownphd.com/
GWU Profile: a href="https://gspm.gwu.edu/dr-lara-brown"...
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