Скачать или смотреть A never-Trump conservative recoils at the state of his country

“It does seem like something different is at play here, and part of it is how blatant the lies are.” That’s the assessment from LA Times columnist Matt Lewis, a conservative who has been shocked to see how many of his fellow Republicans are sticking with President Trump. Lewis joins us to discuss what a consistent conservative ethic might mean in the Trump era and beyond.

Our guest:

•Matt Lewis, columnist for the LA Times

0:00 Introduction
3:27 Administration response and leadership dynamics
7:09 Redefining conservatism in today's politics
10:29 Partisanship, loyalty, and identity in politics
14:26 NRA and Second Amendment discussion
18:21 Background in conservative thought and media
20:59 Marco Rubio's potential role
22:32 Bipartisan talks with governors
24:58 Reducing political division
27:16 Ideal future president choices
31:13 Political shifts in West Virginia
32:50 U.S. allies and foreign policy
35:29 Assessing JD Vance's leadership risks
40:59 Trump's style, background, and recent comments
46:43 Boundaries for candidate support
49:46 Democrats' 2028 strategies
51:37 Ongoing reflections on the political landscape

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