Kyrsten Sinema leaves the Democratic Party. What policy will get attention from the DFL-trifecta this legislative session? COVID and slavery comparisons.

In this episode of The Brodkorb Report (now renamed The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky), Michael Brodkorb and Becky Alery discuss Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party and register as an independent. Next, Michael and Becky discuss the upcoming legislative session and what policy will get the attention of the DFL-trifecta (DFL-controlled House and Senate and Governor Tim Walz) at the Minnesota State Capitol. Finally, Michael and Becky discuss the comments from incoming Minnesota Rep. Walter Hudson comparing mask and vaccine mandates to slavery.

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Annette Meeks. Georgia U.S. Senate Race and candidate quality. Can you be a Republican if you vote for Democrats?

In this episode of the Brodkorb Report (now renamed The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky), Michael Brodkorb and Becky Alery interview Annette Meeks, the former vice chair of the Republican Party of Minnesota and CEO of the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota, about her recent op-ed in the Star Tribune about why Minnesota Republicans are having such a difficult time winning statewide elections.  

Michael and Becky discuss the results of the runoff election for the U.S. Senate in Georgia and the problems Republicans are having with candidate quality. In the final segment, Michael and Becky analyze and debate if you can call yourself a Republican if you vote for Democrats. 

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Why does the Minnesota DFL keep winning elections?

In this episode of the Brodkorb Report (now renamed The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky), Michael Brodkorb and Becky Alery discuss the recent election results in Minnesota and analyze and debate why the Minnesota DFL keeps winning elections. Michael and Becky compare and contrast the Republican Party of Minnesota and the Minnesota DFL in the following: 

1. Endorsement process
    
2. Candidate quality
    
3. Outside groups
    
4. Party organizational strength

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RJC event, Omar vs McCarthy, Trump on Twitter, DACA, and Thanksgiving Day Start Time

In this episode of the Brodkorb Report (now renamed The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky), Michael Brodkorb and Becky Alery discuss the recent Republican Jewish Coalition’s Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas and what it means for the GOP presidential race in 2024.

Michael and Becky discuss the announcement by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy that he will remove Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar from serving on the Foreign Affairs Committee when he becomes Speaker. Michael and Becky discuss the political reality of Democrats pushing for a lame-duck session of Congress to pass amnesty for illegal immigrants.

Todd Walker asks Michael and Becky for their reaction to Elon Musk’s decision to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s Twitter account. In the final segment of this episode, Todd, Michael, and Becky have a heated and passionate debate on when food should be served on Thanksgiving day.

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