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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.
Mo explains that the "Pizza Playbook" involves framing political opponents as soft on pedophilia or "grooming" to energize the base for the 2022 midterms. He notes that Lindsey Graham's "no" vote was a strategic move to align with this playbook, while Republicans who voted "yes" are being labeled as "RHINOs." The discussion suggests this "groomer" narrative will be a central theme in upcoming elections.
The hosts evaluate the current political landscape, comparing Donald Trump to Tom Brady in terms of his ability to stay in the game until the final clock hits zero. They touch upon the targeting of Republicans like Lindsey Graham and the perceived finality of voting within the Black community. The segment introduces the episode's core theme: the "divide and conquer" strategy used throughout history.
