Ukraine War Live Extra: Cheney, Harris, & Ukraine Front and Centre
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"It's remarkable that Ukraine was front and center here. Trump wants to force Ukraine to give up its sovereign territory, a bedrock principle upon which we stand and fight for and you know who else wants them to give up their sovereign ... territory? Putin! Putin! And that's not a plan for peace. It's a plan for surrender."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:26⏩
Jonathan introduces the video's focus: Liz Cheney endorsing Kamala Harris and their shared stance on Ukraine, highlighting its significance.
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Liz Cheney: Background and Political Stance
🎦 00:26-03:53⏩
- Jonathan provides context on Liz Cheney's background as a staunch Republican, emphasizing her conservative voting record and commitment to traditional Republican values.
- He acknowledges disagreeing with most of her domestic policies but respects her integrity in holding Donald Trump accountable for January 6th, even if it meant being ostracized by her party.
- He highlights how she prioritizes country over party, evidenced by her endorsement of Kamala Harris, a move considered remarkable given their political differences.
- Jonathan emphasizes that Cheney's endorsement stems from her recognition of the threat posed by Trump to democracy and the Constitution.
Cheney's Endorsement of Harris: A Shift in the Political Landscape
🎦 03:53-06:51⏩
- Jonathan analyzes the strategic implications of Cheney's endorsement, suggesting the Democrats are building a "broad tent" to attract disaffected Republicans, centrists, and swing voters.
- He contrasts this with the Republican approach of focusing on a narrower base through divisive rhetoric on immigration and attacks on Harris.
- Jonathan criticizes Fox News for not covering Cheney's speech, suggesting it limits exposure to alternative viewpoints and acts as a Republican propaganda arm, preventing a significant portion of the population from accessing the message of unity and bipartisanship.
Ukraine Takes Centre Stage: A Unifying Issue
🎦 06:51-11:38⏩
- Jonathan plays a clip of Liz Cheney's speech introducing Kamala Harris, highlighting the surprising nature of their alliance.
- He points out how Ukraine emerged as a central theme in both Cheney's and Harris's speeches, with Cheney emphasizing their shared belief in defending Ukraine's sovereignty against Russian aggression.
- A viewer comment ("Pixie's human") notes the "Ronald Reagan vibe" in Cheney and Harris's stance on Ukraine and foreign policy.
- Jonathan agrees, underscoring how Ukraine unites these seemingly disparate politicians and represents a common ground in their foreign policy outlook.
Shifting Political Alliances and the Importance of Ukraine
🎦 11:38-19:26⏩
- Jonathan observes how foreign policy has become a unifying factor for unlikely allies, with Democrats seemingly adopting what were traditionally considered Republican positions on defense, NATO, and countering Russia.
- He expresses concern about Russian disinformation campaigns attempting to discredit Cheney's support for Ukraine.
- He notes the significance of other Republicans, including some from Nikki Haley's team, endorsing Harris, suggesting a broader shift within the party.
- Jonathan cites the Bulwark podcast, a platform for anti-Trump Republicans, as indicative of this trend.
- He draws a comparison between think tanks Heritage Foundation (pro-appeasement) and the American Enterprise Institute (pro-Ukraine) as examples of how the war has reshaped political allegiances.
- Jonathan observes a "switcheroo" in political ideology, with Democrats embracing free market principles while Republicans lean towards protectionism.
- He reiterates his surprise at Harris choosing to focus on Ukraine at the event, seeing it as a signal to swing voters that her administration prioritizes freedom and sovereignty.
- Jonathan analyzes polling data suggesting that Harris is closing the gap with Trump on issues like immigration and the economy, indicating the effectiveness of her appeal to the center.
- He concludes by expressing hope that Cheney and Harris's message resonates with a wider audience, acknowledging the limitations posed by media ecosystems like Fox News in disseminating this message.
Wrap up
🎦 19:26-19:31⏩
Jonathan encourages viewer engagement and signs off.
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This video falls into the "Ukraine War Update EXTRA" category, focusing on Liz Cheney's endorsement of Kamala Harris and their shared stance on Ukraine.
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