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Brooke Rollins on Strong Women Around Trump and Dan McLaughlin’s Final Election Insights

2024/11/1
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Key Insights

Why is Brooke Rollins grateful for Mark Cuban's comments about Trump supporters?

Cuban's comments highlight Trump's positive track record as an employer for women, giving her a platform to discuss strong women in Trump's administration.

Why does Brooke Rollins believe Trump is the best boss for women in American history?

Trump's administration had more women on senior staff than any other, shattering the glass ceiling.

What concerns does Brooke Rollins have about China's influence on U.S. policy areas?

China's influence is pervasive across education, economy, and national security, posing a significant threat to U.S. leadership.

Why does Brooke Rollins think the U.S. military is currently weak?

The military is being undermined by DEI initiatives and progressive policies, sending a signal of weakness to enemies.

What does Dan McLaughlin predict for the U.S. Senate race?

Republicans have a high chance of winning at least 51 seats, with potential for up to 55 if they sweep key Midwestern seats.

Why does Dan McLaughlin think Democrats are escalating their rhetoric in the final weeks of the campaign?

It's a mobilization strategy to energize their base by focusing on hot-button issues like Trump's threat to democracy and abortion.

What does Dan McLaughlin think about J.D. Vance's performance in interviews?

Vance has handled adversarial interviews well, showcasing his work ethic and ability to connect with voters.

Why does Andrew Gould oppose Arizona's Prop 140?

Prop 140 is overly complex, violates the separate amendment rule, and introduces ranked-choice voting, which is confusing and disenfranchising.

Why does Andrew Gould think initiatives like Prop 140 are a problem?

They amend multiple sections of the constitution, making it difficult for voters to understand and for officials to implement.

Why does Andrew Gould believe judges should engage more with the community?

Judges can become isolated and lose touch with public sentiment, which is crucial for understanding the impact of their decisions.

Chapters

Jessica Spencer discusses the potential effects of Florida's Amendment 3 on marijuana legalization, addressing public safety concerns and the impact on medical marijuana use.
  • Amendment 3 does not allow individuals to grow their own marijuana plants.
  • The amendment does not provide legislative control over public smoking of marijuana.
  • Corporate immunity for growers and sellers is unprecedented and poses significant risks.

Shownotes Transcript

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by an esteemed lineup of guests tackling major political and policy issues. Dr. Jessica Spencer discusses the potential effects of Florida's Amendment 3 on marijuana legalization and answers key questions about its impact on public safety and medical marijuana use. Brooke Rollins, President of the America First Policy Institute, shares her insights on China’s threat to U.S. national security and defends the importance of women in leadership roles during her time in the Trump administration. Rollins also responds to Mark Cuban’s recent comments, emphasizing Trump’s positive track record as an employer for women. Dan McLaughlin of National Review Online provides an analysis of the current Senate map and key House races, exploring how strategic campaigning could impact party control. Lastly, former Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould examines Arizona’s Prop. 140 and argues against implementing a ranked-choice voting system, warning of potential voter disenfranchisement. Don’t miss this comprehensive discussion packed with expert analysis and timely topics.

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About our guests:

**Dr. Jessica Spencer **is the Director of Advocacy for the Florida Vote No on Amendment 3 Campaign—a coalition of parents, teachers, law enforcement, and first responders dedicated to preserving Florida's public safety by opposing the legalization of marijuana.

**Brooke Leslie Rollins **is originally from Glen Rose, Texas, and serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of AFPI. Rollins was formerly Director of the Domestic Policy Council and Chief Strategist in the White House under President Donald Trump, where she also previously served as Director of the Office of American Innovation. In these roles, she developed and managed the transformational domestic policy agenda of the Trump Administration, leading to historic achievements for the American people. Rollins graduated with honors from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development and was the first female to be elected student body president. After earning her Juris Doctor with honors at the University of Texas School of Law, she served as Governor Rick Perry’s policy director before running the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) for 15 years. At TPPF, Rollins elevated a small policy organization to a national force and redefined the possibilities for a state-based think tank — setting the model and aspiration for AFPI. Rollins and her husband, Mark, currently reside in Fort Worth, Texas, and spend a large majority of their free time taxiing their four very active children to baseball games, cattle shows, piano lessons, and Aggie football games.-

Dan McLaughlin is a senior writer at National Review Online and a fellow at National Review Institute. You can follow him on X @baseballcrank). 

Andrew Gould is a partner at Holtzman Vogel specializing in Appellate, Commercial Litigation, and Constitutional Law. Andrew served as a Justice on the Arizona Supreme Court from 2016 to 2021. After retiring from the bench in 2021, he worked as a Senior Counsel for First Liberty Institute litigating religious liberty cases throughout the United States. 

He also served as a Judge on Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals from 2011 to 2016 where he authored over 400 opinions, and served as a Judge of the Superior Court in Yuma County for 11 years.     Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe)