The October Surprises Have Arrived (Ep. 2348)
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Dan Bongino returns to his show after experiencing a hurricane in his area, sharing personal anecdotes and expressing gratitude for his crew and listeners. He promotes Patriot Mobile, a Christian conservative mobile provider, highlighting its commitment to American values. Bongino then analyzes the recent "October surprises" that have negatively impacted the Democratic party, including inflation, the storm response, and the Middle East crisis. He criticizes the media's coverage of the hurricane response, highlighting their bias and failure to hold the Biden administration accountable for FEMA's mismanagement. Bongino debunks a false narrative perpetuated by the media about the Biden administration's involvement in setting up Starlink satellite service in hurricane-affected areas. He shares a voicemail he left for his team, revealing his insights into the panic within the Kamala Harris campaign due to recent events and polls. Bongino argues that the "good vibes" campaign strategy employed by Kamala Harris is failing due to the current economic and political climate. He discusses the significance of Donald Trump's increasing support among black voters, highlighting its potential impact on the election. Finally, Bongino contrasts Donald Trump's relatable and authentic personality with Kamala Harris's perceived lack of intelligence and relatability.
Outlines
Hurricane Aftermath and Political Commentary
Dan Bongino returns to his show after experiencing a hurricane in his area, sharing personal anecdotes and expressing gratitude for his crew and listeners. He promotes Patriot Mobile, a Christian conservative mobile provider, highlighting its commitment to American values. Bongino then analyzes the recent "October surprises" that have negatively impacted the Democratic party, including inflation, the storm response, and the Middle East crisis.
Media Bias and FEMA's Mismanagement
Bongino criticizes the media's coverage of the hurricane response, highlighting their bias and failure to hold the Biden administration accountable for FEMA's mismanagement. He debunks a false narrative perpetuated by the media about the Biden administration's involvement in setting up Starlink satellite service in hurricane-affected areas.
Kamala Harris's Campaign Struggles
Bongino shares a voicemail he left for his team, revealing his insights into the panic within the Kamala Harris campaign due to recent events and polls. He argues that the "good vibes" campaign strategy employed by Kamala Harris is failing due to the current economic and political climate.
Trump's Growing Support and Personality Contrast
Bongino discusses the significance of Donald Trump's increasing support among black voters, highlighting its potential impact on the election. He contrasts Donald Trump's relatable and authentic personality with Kamala Harris's perceived lack of intelligence and relatability.
Keywords
October Surprise
An unexpected event or revelation that occurs during a political campaign, often with the intention of influencing the outcome.
Inflation
A general increase in prices and a fall in the purchasing value of money.
Storm Response
The actions taken by government agencies and officials in response to a natural disaster, such as a hurricane.
Middle East Crisis
A complex and ongoing conflict in the Middle East, involving various actors and issues, such as terrorism, political instability, and resource disputes.
FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, a U.S. government agency responsible for coordinating disaster relief efforts.
Misinformation
False or misleading information that is spread intentionally or unintentionally.
Starlink
A satellite internet constellation developed by SpaceX, providing high-speed internet access to remote areas.
Good Vibes Campaign
A political campaign strategy that emphasizes positive messaging and a focus on shared values and aspirations.
Black Vote
The voting patterns and preferences of African American voters, which can significantly influence the outcome of elections.
Q&A
What are some of the "October surprises" that have been impacting the Democratic party?
The "October surprises" include rising inflation, a poor response to the hurricane, the escalating Middle East crisis, and negative job numbers.
How has the media been covering the hurricane response?
The media has been biased in its coverage, failing to hold the Biden administration accountable for FEMA's mismanagement and instead focusing on misinformation narratives.
Why is the "good vibes" campaign strategy failing for Kamala Harris?
The "good vibes" campaign is failing because it doesn't address the real concerns of voters, who are facing economic hardship and political instability.
What is the significance of Donald Trump's increasing support among black voters?
Trump's growing support among black voters could significantly impact the election, potentially shifting the balance in key states like Ohio and Pennsylvania.
How does Dan Bongino contrast Donald Trump and Kamala Harris's personalities?
Bongino argues that Trump is relatable and authentic, while Harris is perceived as lacking intelligence and relatability, making her less appealing to voters.
Show Notes
In this episode, I cover the aftermath of Hurricane Milton and the Harris administration's disastrous response, and the latest polling data that sheds light into the evident panic going on behind-the-scenes in her campaign.
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