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Fighting the Trump Cult from Within - James Asher

How does a traditional Republican fight the Trump takeover of the GOP? That’s the question Dan and Kim asked a young Republican finding his voice speaking out against what he calls “Trumplicans.” James Asher, a self-described Young Republican, volunteer & staffer for local Republican campaigns and high school student, joined the show for a discussion on what’s next for politics from the next generation.

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“Just because a train is slow doesn’t mean they’re not on a track to go somewhere.” Kim

“Politics is very personal.” James

“A President is much more than what they do in office. It’s about the morale and how they handle the country.” James

“It’s going to take us losing a lot of elections to realize we’re going to have to move on.” James

“America is, and will always be, defined by the word ‘possibility.’” James

“Let’s give this next generation their fair due.” Dan

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