Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! 

Brett kicks off the program by talking about the reopening of the government and the struggles facing the Democratic Party. He highlights the relief of seeing the government back in operation after weeks of political gridlock and jokes about how exhausting it was to cover nonstop for more than a month.

Brett then shifts to criticizing Democratic leadership, arguing that the party is stuck between aging establishment figures and extreme radicals, leaving no functional middle. He notes that Senator John Fetterman stands out as an exception and praises him for engaging across the political spectrum

We’re joined by Michael Whatley, chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party and candidate for the U.S. Senate, to talk about the recent government shutdown and the direction of the Democratic Party heading into the next election cycle. Whatley criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for prioritizing his political interests over the American people, calling the shutdown a self-inflicted crisis that hurt working families, soldiers, and law enforcement officers. He argued that Democrats have failed to learn from their 2024 election losses and continue to push an agenda out of step with most Americans.

Whatley also raised concerns about the “weaponization” of government agencies against political opponents and underscored the need for strong conservative leadership in Congress. He said he is running to be a reliable ally for President Trump and to ensure that North Carolina has a steadfast, conservative voice in the U.S. Senate.

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