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Mar 2024
28m 48s

Asa Hutchinson & the GOP Before Times

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This week on The Enemies List, Rick is joined by former Governor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson. As a Republican who ran in the primary against Donald Trump, Hutchinson shares his unique perspective on the state of the Republican Party, emphasizing the importance of returning to its traditional values of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and integrity. The discussion explores the challenges and strategies for reviving these core principles in today's insane political climate. The two also discuss the implications of Trump's potential re-election on the party's future, the importance of standing with allies, and the critical need for a Republican Party that actually solves problems.


Timestamps:

[00:01:49] The 2024 field

[00:07:54] Talking to the other side of the aisle

[00:09:59] Playing in the hands of a dictator

[00:15:08] A consistant conservative

[00:21:33] Looking forward 


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