There is no doubt that Liz Cheney's primary defeat in Wyoming last night was a major victory for Trump. He humiliated his most prominent Republican critic; she declared war on him, and lost; her political career is essentially finished.
But it is not clear what the implications for Trump may be. Cheney did as much to defeat herself as Trump did to unseat her. She persisted with her January 6 obsession, to the exclusion of issues Wyoming voters care about, ad infinitum.
So while some pundits are saying -- both approvingly and otherwise -- that the Wyoming result cements Trump as the leader of the Republican Party, that is premature. He is the most important figure, but he does not control outcomes.
Just look at what has happened in some other primaries -- notably Georgia, where his gubernatorial candidate lost badly; and Pennsylvania, where his chosen candidate is losing to a weak Democrat who can barely campaign.
What is clear from Wyoming is that Republican voters are sick of the obsession with attacking Trump. It is not yet clear that Republican voters are ready to fall in love again with Trump -- though the FBI raid has rallied support around him.
There is a long way to go before 2024, and though the presidential primary will essentially kick off on the day after the midterm elections, if not sooner, I still see it as a wide-open field. Never Trump is discredited; Trump has a way to go.
Today's episode is devoted to the second anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks. It was produced before the announcement of a ceasefire deal, yet remains current & relevant.
Please listen, and #bringthemhome.
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This week's portion is a beautiful poem, containing the Covenant between God and the people of Israel. But given the breaking news that Hamas may actually have agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages, I will devote my remarks to that.
One hopes it is true; if so, it makes this week's additional reading, from II Samuel 22, even more relevant: David's song of praise to the Lord for delivering him from the hand of his enemies.
"18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support."
So much to focus on this week -- and much breaking news. A peace deal in the Middle East, perhaps? Eric Adams dropping out of the mayor's race? And a looming shutdown as Democrats push their demands beyond absurdity.
Special guests:
- Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on the shutdown
- John Carney - Breitbart News financial editor, on the upcoming jobs report
- Jerome Hudson - Breitbart News entertainment editor, on the Kimmel fallout
- Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on the UN and Gaza talks
- Matisyahu - award-winning reggae artist, on his new album, "Ancient Child"
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