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No One Realizes What Trump Just Did That Changed the GOP Forever | Michael Knowles

2024/7/28
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Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Michael Knowles about how the Republican National Convention just proved Republicans can attract a wide range of non-traditional, freedom-loving voters; the quick shift in focus from the assassination attempt on Donald Trump to other news; the miraculous nature of Trump's survival and the improbability of the events that saved him; the resilience and optimism at the Republican National Convention following the attempt; the broadening appeal of the Republican Party; Trump’s ability to attract new supporters while maintaining a strong conservative message; his thoughts on JD Vance being picked as his running mate; the anticipated disarray at the Democratic National Convention; Matt Walsh's tweet criticizing identity politics at the Republican National Convention; the importance of the convention's inclusive approach to gain broad support; the necessity of embracing diversity to win elections; how Trump's consistency and the varied coalition of supporters reflect the GOP's evolving strategy; the one question undecided voters need to ask themselves; the concerns of Trump peaking too early before the election and the potential for unpredictable events; the criticisms within the GOP, particularly involving Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, and the importance of putting aside differences for the greater good; Trump's ability to move past personal conflicts for political benefit; focusing on the common good to attract both disaffected liberals and skeptical Republicans; and much more.

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