DEMS are P*SSED! RFK Dropping Out and Endorsing Trump | Redacted w Natali and Clayton Morris
Summary
TLDRIn the provided transcript, Nicole Shanahan, running mate of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., discusses the challenges faced by their campaign due to alleged sabotage by the Democratic Party. She contemplates merging with the Trump campaign or continuing as a third party, aiming for over 5% of votes to secure public funding and pave the way for future independent candidates. Shanahan expresses disappointment in the DNC's tactics and the impact on the democratic process, highlighting the struggle for a fair election amidst a perceived two-party monopoly.
Takeaways
- đ€ Robert F Kennedy Jr's running mate, Nicole Shanahan, is considering a potential merger with the Trump campaign due to perceived sabotage from the Democratic party.
- đłïž The campaign is weighing the pros and cons of continuing as a third party, with the possibility of establishing themselves for future elections if they reach over 5% of the vote.
- đž Shanahan mentions the financial incentives for achieving over 5% of the vote, such as public funds that could amount to $13.5 million to support the party's continuation.
- đ« She alleges that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has actively sabotaged their campaign through various means, including lawfare and planting insiders to disrupt their operations.
- đą Shanahan expresses disappointment in the Democratic party's tactics and regrets her past support for them, including helping Chuck Schumer in a Georgia runoff.
- đ€ There is a suggestion that the two-party system in the U.S. is restrictive, with both Republicans and Democrats working together to prevent a successful third party from emerging.
- đ The script discusses the historical difficulty of third-party candidates gaining significant traction in U.S. presidential elections, referencing Theodore Roosevelt's unsuccessful run as a third-party candidate.
- đ The current polling numbers suggest that the third-party votes, if shifted to Trump, could potentially change the election outcome, although it's uncertain if those voters would switch.
- đ The script mentions other independent candidates like Dr. Shiva, who are often overlooked by mainstream media, despite their qualifications and efforts to expose corruption.
- đ° The importance of media bias is highlighted, with a promotion for a news platform that aims to provide balanced coverage by comparing different media outlets' spins on various topics.
- đ The script concludes with a call to action for viewers to consider the implications of a potential merger and to reflect on their own voting choices.
Q & A
What is the main concern expressed by Nicole Shanahan regarding the Democratic party's actions?
-Nicole Shanahan, Robert F Kennedy Jr's running mate, expressed concern over the Democratic party's alleged sabotage, thwarting, and attacks on their campaign, which she believes is similar to the treatment Bernie Sanders received.
What are the potential benefits for a third party if they receive over 5% of the vote?
-If a third party receives over 5% of the vote, they could establish themselves as a recognized party, potentially receive public funds, and avoid spending on ballot access in future elections.
What is the dilemma Nicole Shanahan discusses about continuing their third-party campaign?
-The dilemma is whether to continue the campaign and risk being a 'spoiler' that could inadvertently help the Democratic candidate, or to merge with the Trump campaign to avoid splitting the vote.
What does Nicole Shanahan claim the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has done to their campaign?
-Nicole Shanahan claims the DNC has engaged in lawfare, kept them off stages, manipulated polls, and planted insiders to disrupt their campaign and create legal issues.
What is the historical context of third-party candidates in U.S. presidential elections?
-Historically, third-party candidates in the U.S. have struggled to win presidential elections, with examples like Theodore Roosevelt's unsuccessful run as a third-party candidate despite his popularity.
What is the significance of the 4.5% vote share mentioned in the script?
-The 4.5% vote share represents the current polling numbers for Robert F Kennedy Jr's campaign, which is significant because it shows they are drawing votes that could potentially affect the outcome of the election.
What is the potential impact of a merger between Robert F Kennedy Jr's campaign and the Trump campaign?
-A merger could potentially consolidate votes and avoid splitting the conservative vote, but it might also lead to the loss of a strong third-party presence in the election.
What is the 'uni-party' concept mentioned in the script?
-The 'uni-party' concept refers to the idea that both the Republicans and Democrats have an informal agreement to prevent third parties from gaining significant influence in U.S. politics.
What is the role of independent media in the context of the script?
-The script suggests that independent media may not be giving equal coverage to all candidates, particularly those outside the two major parties, such as Dr. Shiva.
What is the significance of the Ground News platform mentioned in the script?
-Ground News is highlighted as a platform that provides unbiased news coverage and allows users to compare media spins on various topics, offering a more balanced view of the news.
What is the implication of the script's discussion on the two-party system in the U.S.?
-The script implies that the two-party system in the U.S. may be limiting the diversity of political voices and ideas, and that there is a need for more representation from third parties or independent candidates.
Outlines
đ€ Political Dilemma: RFK Jr's Campaign Considers Merging with Trump
Nicole Shanahan, Robert F Kennedy Jr's running mate, reveals on the Impact Theory podcast that their campaign is contemplating a potential merger with the Trump campaign due to alleged sabotage by the Democratic Party. She discusses the challenges faced by third-party candidates, the benefits of securing over 5% of the vote to establish a party, and the difficult decision between continuing as a third party or joining forces with Trump to avoid splitting votes. Shanahan also details the tactics she believes the DNC has used against them, including legal challenges and manipulation of polls, which have hindered their campaign's progress.
đ Disillusionment with the Democratic Party and the Struggle for a Third Party
The script delves into the historical difficulty of establishing a successful third party in the United States, using the example of Theodore Roosevelt's failed attempt as a Bull Moose Party candidate. It discusses the current state of the two-party system, with the Republican and Democratic parties allegedly working together to prevent third-party success. The speaker reflects on personal disappointment with the Democratic Party's tactics, including their alleged suppression of other candidates like Bernie Sanders and Howie Hawkins. The conversation also touches on potential alignment of issues between RFK Jr and Trump, such as the war in Ukraine, vaccine safety, and the economy, and the challenges of gaining mainstream media attention for independent candidates.
đ The Challenge of Gaining Votes and the Impact of a Potential Merger
This paragraph examines the potential impact of RFK Jr's campaign on the current election, noting that while they have a significant share of the votes, it may not be enough to sway the election in Trump's favor. It discusses the possibility of the campaign merging with Trump's, which could lead to a loss of third-party representation but might offer a better chance at winning. The speaker also highlights the importance of the 4.5% vote share that RFK Jr has achieved, comparing it to the 2% won by the Green Party in 2020, and emphasizes the need for a more significant increase in votes for a third party to be successful. The paragraph concludes with a call to action for viewers to consider the implications of a potential merger and to reflect on their own voting preferences.
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Keywords
đĄRobert F Kennedy Jr
đĄNicole Shanahan
đĄTrump campaign
đĄDemocratic party
đĄBernie Sanders
đĄThird party
đĄSabotage
đĄLawfare
đĄUniparty
đĄIndependent candidate
đĄPublic funds
đĄGround News
Highlights
Nicole Shanahan, Robert F Kennedy Jr's running mate, is considering merging their campaign with the Trump campaign due to alleged sabotage by the Democratic party.
Shanahan alleges that the Democratic party has thwarted and attacked their campaign at every turn, similar to their treatment of Bernie Sanders.
Shanahan discusses the potential benefits of staying in the race, including establishing themselves as a party and receiving public funds if they get over 5% of the vote.
There's a risk of a Kamala Harris presidency if their campaign draws votes from Trump, but there's also a possibility of joining forces with Trump.
Shanahan expresses the emotional difficulty of the decision, indicating the campaign's commitment and the challenges faced.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is accused of using lawfare, manipulation, and sabotage against the campaign.
Shanahan claims that the campaign did not aim to be a spoiler but to win and fix the country, emphasizing their disappointment with the DNC's tactics.
The transcript discusses the historical difficulty of third-party candidates succeeding in U.S. politics, referencing Theodore Roosevelt's failed third-party bid.
The potential impact of the campaign's 4.5% of the vote on the election outcome is examined, questioning whether these votes would shift to Trump.
The transcript raises the issue of media bias and the lack of coverage for independent candidates like Dr. Shiva, who challenges the establishment.
The importance of independent media and the struggle for third-party candidates to gain visibility in a two-party dominated system is highlighted.
Shanahan reflects on her past support for the Democratic party and expresses regret for helping them, particularly in the Georgia runoff.
The transcript suggests that the two major parties have a tacit agreement to prevent third-party success, creating a de facto one-party system.
The potential benefits of receiving public funds and having a stronger position in future elections if the campaign surpasses the 5% vote threshold are discussed.
The transcript calls for a reevaluation of the two-party system and the need for more representation and choice in U.S. politics.
Transcripts
well Robert F Kennedy Jr's running mate
Nicole Shanahan said recently that their
campaign is considering merging with the
Trump campaign in some form or fashion
because they have been thwarted
sabotaged and attacked at every turn by
the Democratic party now we already knew
from the way that the Democrats did
Dirty to Bernie Sanders that their game
plan is always to attack anyone that
threatens them but now we know they've
been doing it to RFK Jr as well she said
this on the impact Theory podcast
recently here's the clip that's going
viral what my gut tells me right now is
that we just have to keep being honest I
got to just keep being honest I got to
keep focusing on what matters the most
outside of party lines I need
to
um focus on a vision that goes beyond
November
and if that means that we stay in and
you know there's benefits to staying in
if we get over 5% of the vote we
actually establish ourselves as a
party
71% of Americans want a strong third
party with a real shot at
winning um there's even public funds
available if we get over 5% of the vote
so we could get I think it's like $ 13.5
million um in public public funds to
keep the party
going and and that's you know that's
worth something um that means that we
can position for a real thirdparty
uh election in 2028 where we don't have
to go around and spend tens of millions
of dollars on ballot
access which means that we can spend all
of that time and money
campaigning um so you know there's two
options that we're looking at and one is
staying in forming that new party but we
run the risk of a KLA har kamla Harris
and and Waltz uh presidency because we
draw votes from Trump or we draw somehow
more votes from Trump
or we walk away right now and join
forces with with Donald Trump and and
you know we walk away from that and we
explain to our base why we're making
this
decision um not
easy clearly yeah not an easy decision
now bless her I you can tell her heart's
really in it the fact that she's
breaking into tears but she really
they're in a rock in a hard place
there's no real options here that seem
awesome and it's important that she tell
tells us about this fork in the road
because do you stick it out knowing that
you might lose but if you lose by less
then you pave the way for independent
candidates in the future but if commala
Harris wins the Democratic party Beast
only grows into a bigger power monster
and they likely wouldn't let any third
party succeed to the level that RFK Jr
already has in the next election well
how do we know this because Nicole
Shanahan explains how the DNC has
sabotaged cheated and thwarted them at
every turn and again given what we know
about what they did to Bernie Sanders
I'm apt to believe her start this
campaign I did not put in tens of
millions of dollars to be a spoiler
candidate I put in tens of million
dollars to win to fix this country to do
the right thing um I will say that Clear
Choice this pack this DNC aligned pack
that was created specifically to take us
out has spent millions of dollars to
take us out they have unfortunately
turned us into a
spoiler um and we don't want to be a
spoiler we wanted to win we wanted a
fair
shot uh the Dy made that impossible for
us they have um bandas Shadow bandas
kept us off stage as manipulated polls
used lawfare against us sued Us in every
possible State they've even planted
insiders into our campaign to um disrupt
it and to create actual legal issues for
us I mean the extent by which um the
sabotage uh they've Unleashed upon us
it's it's mindblowing I mean we're still
learning new ways that they have
sabotaged us um I really wanted a fair
shot at this election and I believed in
the America that I a little girl pledged
an allegiance
to and that is not that is not where we
are today and it's not because
of the Republican Party taking us out is
exclusively because of the democratic
party taking us out and I am so
disappointed I ever helped them I am so
disappointed that I helped Chuck Schumer
in that Georgia runoff um SEC secure
majority it's probably one of the
biggest mistakes of my
life okay I the same thing happened to
hoe Hawkins I mean we we've interviewed
Howe Hawkins former Green Party
candidate who went specifically dove
into the deep details about the
Democratic party using lawfare to go
after them in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania
to keep them off the ballot and that's
the thing this is a uni party
republicans and Democrats have a have a
sort of a gentleman's agreement right
it's like a back room washingt waston DC
cigar agreement that they will never
allow a third party they will sort of
they and and that's why they're the uni
party well we talk about a uni party but
what she's talking about is sabotage
specifically from the DNC which shows us
that the Democrats thought that RFK was
big enough of a threat that he was
talking enough sense that they had to
sabotage rather than give him a fair
shot so they didn't fight fair so yes
when we talk about the uni party did the
Republicans just rely on the Democrats
to do this kneecapping or was this
really the work of the Democrats to the
extent which they would then this
campaign would trust Republicans more um
and it shows us how the rest of us are
just
completely powerless to the cartel that
is the DNC um and again recall that RFK
was originally running as a Democrat
because he thought that he could beat
Trump so what are issues then that would
make him align with Trump is it just
because he sees how dirty the Democrats
are now or is it more because what are
the issues how do they align I mean if
we just kind of go down the list the war
in Ukraine well RFK has showed that he
has a better understanding of the war in
Ukraine than what was that no we hear oh
okay uh then uh Trump does right so they
might align on having a real
conversation about that vaccine safety
well Trump is still very Pro vaccine but
he is at least willing to engage on
freedom and choice and vaccine safety
the Democrats will not at all engage
about vaccine it's full vac or else
character attacks uh the economy while
RFK Jr is for smaller government and
less war funding on that at least we
have a converence of thought the war on
Israel well they all support that we
have no peace vote at all in this
election for the war in Israel but
should we vote for them just closed my
notes
uh let's see where I was I just had aash
well let me just say in the history you
know the history of the United States
we've never had a successful Third Party
candidate um I just want to I'm always
reminded of this right if you're one of
my favorite US presidents Theodore
Roosevelt and here was a successful one
of the most popular presidents in
American history right and Theodore
Roosevelt he leaves office then comes
back and runs on a third party ticket
the Bull Moose Party and he can't win he
can't can't win right as a third party
candidate outside of the Republican
Party outside of the democratic party
one of the most popular presidents in
American history runs as a third party
candidate and he can't win well it'll be
interesting to see what happens to
Dennis kinich in Ohio who we interviewed
here on rejected running as an
independent because he also is has
incumbent power I would say uh and if he
could win there maybe right maybe
there's a Growing Hope seen we've
definitely seen it of course in the
Senate and in the House of
Representatives Ling chaffy of course of
Rhode Island as a famous independent
candidate a famous you know independent
uh member of Congress for many many
years so there are you know we have
Independents who've win won you know
Jesse Ventura as governor of Minnesota
so you have Independents who can win
local races and I think that speaks to
the state and local level in these races
but when these two parties come together
on a massive level at the presidential
level they are locked in agreement that
they are not going to have a third party
be successful yeah you know they're not
going to allow these people I mean
having a defeatist argument here but
let's look at the numbers because she
says that their campaign is siphoning
off votes from Trump not from the
Democrats not from K kamla Harris well
let's look at the numbers right now
according to uh Real Clear Politics
right now KLA Harris has a 60 46%
advantage over Donald Trump at 44% and
RFK Jr has
4.5% so if you were to shift that 4.5%
to trump it would put him ahead but
we're not sure if those 4.5% voters
would go to Trump so we just can't know
uh but again if this campaign does blend
with a party we all lose a little bit
because it means we're really stuck with
a uni party that parades as a two-party
system and you know we both just have
these two crappy organizations that are
Democrats and Republicans now keep keep
a look eye on this 4.5% number because I
want to remind you that the Green Party
won 2% of the votes in 2020 with Howe
Hawkins who we just mentioned so at
least RFK Jr is doing double what Howie
Hawkins was able to do for an
independent candidate so you can see
that it's growing but if you keep an eye
on those numbers double was never going
to do it from 2 to 4% is not going to
win it needed to go much more than that
10 times more voters would just not be
enough so we're stuck with these idiots
Republicans and Democrats RS um and
again we still do have other independent
candidates that we never hear about such
as Dr Shiva right we've had him on the
show several times yeah we've had Dr
Shiva on the show multiple times I you
know Independent Media for whatever
reason will not have him on I mean maybe
they maybe they do maybe there's been a
few now that have had him on but uh yeah
for some reason they sort of got locked
into focusing on RFK Jr they get
focusing on Donald Trump the comma
Harris but then you have Dr Shiva who is
not a lawyer not a part of the
establishment
um brilliant man um invented email for
crying out loud he holds the copyright
on email for having created it um and
he's gone up against the Deep State he's
exposed the Deep State and of course you
know again why are we stuck with these
two parties when you have people like Dr
Shiva out there trying to get in and the
mainstream media won't put him on do you
think Fox News is going to have him on
do you think MSNBC is going to put him
on no no more than they would platform
Bernie Sanders in 2016 no we know that
from reporters or producers who've
whistle blown about MSNBC being told
specifically to keep Bernie Sanders off
their air in order to promote Hillary
Clinton in order to put her in that spot
for the Democratic ticket right so no
matter what you think of RFK Jr and
Shanahan you got to hand it to them they
really fought a good fight against the
two Barnacles that we have which are
Democrats and Republicans so it would
seem that we don't really have a choice
but let us know what you think if RFK Jr
would to merge with the Trump ticket in
some form or would that would you go
with them would that change your vote uh
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