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The Senate Judiciary Committee reached a deadlock on Judge Jackson's nomination, requiring a full Senate vote to advance. While Republicans like Lindsey Graham criticized her as an "extreme left" jurist, three Republicans—Mitt Romney, Lisa Murkowski, and Susan Collins—announced their support. Adam and Mo discuss the theory that Barack Obama is effectively "running the show" behind the scenes of the Biden administration's judicial picks.
Maxine Waters is criticized for her comments regarding Black men who support Donald Trump, calling them "crazy" and "shameful." The hosts discuss the crackdown on diversity of thought within the Black community, mentioning Lil Boosie being banned from a gym for his political views. They argue that the political establishment is moving to isolate anyone who deviates from the prescribed narrative.
The hosts lament the lack of civics education in the US, noting that the country is a Republic, not a Democracy. They discuss how the DNC and RNC effectively pick candidates before the public ever votes, citing the 2016 treatment of Bernie Sanders. They also criticize the Presidential Debate Committee for maintaining a "two-party system" that is not factually required by law.
