Primary Topic
This episode focuses on the political dynamics between JD Vance and Kamala Harris in the context of an election, highlighting their differing impacts and public perceptions.
Episode Summary
Main Takeaways
- JD Vance is praised for his diverse achievements and strong moral character.
- The media's and some political figures' attacks on Vance are portrayed as biased and unfounded.
- Kamala Harris is criticized for her performance and questioned on her contributions compared to Vance’s.
- Bongino highlights the hypocrisy and opportunism in politics, especially among establishment figures.
- The episode serves as a rallying cry for fairness in political discourse and support for candidates like Vance.
Episode Chapters
1: Introduction
Dan Bongino introduces the episode’s theme and sets the stage for a discussion on the political battle between JD Vance and Kamala Harris. Dan Bongino: "This is the most important election of our lifetime."
2: JD Vance's Background
Detailed discussion on JD Vance's life, his portrayal in the media, and his qualifications as a vice-presidential candidate. Dan Bongino: "JD Vance, United States Marine, entrepreneur, lawyer, United States senator from Ohio."
3: Media Bias and Attacks
Analysis of the media's role in shaping public perception of political figures, emphasizing biased portrayals. Dan Bongino: "Watch how the right wing media handles Kamala Harris versus how the left wing media handles JD Vance."
4: Comparison with Kamala Harris
Contrast between JD Vance’s achievements and Kamala Harris’s record, questioning her contributions to the country. JD Vance: "What the hell have you done to question our loyalty to the United States of America?"
5: Call to Action
Bongino urges listeners to support Vance and not be swayed by biased media narratives. Dan Bongino: "Get on the train or get run over by it."
Actionable Advice
- Educate yourself on candidates’ backgrounds beyond media portrayal.
- Critically evaluate media bias when consuming news.
- Support candidates based on their track record and values.
- Engage in political discussions to advocate for fair portrayals.
- Verify claims made by political figures and media outlets independently.
About This Episode
JD Vance has a resume like we've never seen before.
People
JD Vance, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump
Books
"Hillbilly Elegy" by JD Vance
Content Warnings:
None
Transcript
Dan Bongino
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Folks, desperation time is kicking in now.
You know, I need everybody to listen to me for a minute here.
This is the most important election of our lifetime.
I know you've heard that before.
Scrap everything you've heard before. That's a fact.
Sunday, I had to take it easy. Long story, but no one feeling that great. And I was sitting on the couch and feel good today. So I was sitting on the couch and I decided to give a watch to hillbilly elegy. It's JD Vance's autobiography, our new vice presidential nominee for the trump ticket.
I like JD Vance and I have for a long time. You're free to support whoever you like. I love JD Vance. I like him a lot.
Unknown
Don't agree with him on everything, but.
Dan Bongino
I don't have to.
I need decent people in charge. And if I'm with you 80%, the other 20 we can negotiate on. Okay.
I know this guy to be a decent guy. Have you seen hillbilly elegy folks in the chat? Anyone?
If you haven't seen it or read.
Unknown
The book, you can knock JD Vance.
Dan Bongino
For whatever you like. Policy wise, this guy's backstory.
Unknown
Having dealt.
Dan Bongino
With a family member with addiction, I recently lost.
I was having a tough time with the Kleenex, if you know what I mean. And I got to tell you, I don't really care if it sounds like I got to turn in my man card. I was having a tough time with the movie.
It's an amazing movie about his backstory, but it really impacted me deep.
This guy has a resume like we've never seen before.
United States Marine, entrepreneur, lawyer, United States senator from Ohio.
And he's only 39.
What he dealt with in his past is unbelievable.
Why am I saying that now? I don't need to sell him. He's the nominee.
The attacks by the establishment. Right on JD Vance. Right?
Well, we expect this from the left are freaking disgusting, guys. Make me sick.
I have an expression. I say a lot on the show. Haven't said in a while, but you know it's true. It's one of my golden rules.
Said most Republicans on Capitol Hill are really Democrats, but no Democrats are really Republicans.
Watch how the right wing media handles.
Unknown
Kamala Harris versus how the left wing.
Dan Bongino
Media handles JD Vance.
Unknown
The fact that establishment Republicans out there.
Dan Bongino
Are attacking JD Vance, that he's. He's weird.
He's weird.
Weird.
United States Marine capitalist made.
I mean, I'm really hurt by the whole.
He's weird.
Unknown
You got a woman on the other side, a cackling lunatic, who. You say anything about her.
Dan Bongino
That's true, by the way. Borders are whatsoever.
Unknown
You've got establishment concerns, though. Don't say that. Don't say that. Don't say that. Even though it's true.
And then they lie about JD Vance.
And it's the weirdest thing. Like, you got establishment concerns like, oh, maybe Trump made the wrong choice. The wrong. Are you insane?
Grow a pair of mother balls.
You've got the best candidate you've seen in eons in the VP spot, and you're shitting on this guy because a bunch of crazily cackling Kamala supporters, you want their support because you think you're. You want to look like the reasonable guy and you're shitting on this guy despite everything he's done for this country.
Hey, you have that JD clip at the right.
Dan Bongino
I know. We were going to play another one next, but the clip at the. Yeah, yeah, that one on the screen. Listen to me.
I want you to listen to this.
Unknown
And I'm asking to you out there. Who were the diehards?
Dan Bongino
I love you. This is not directed at you. You can turn the show off. Well, don't. But you could.
Unknown
To the establishment shitheads attacking this guy.
Dan Bongino
You're dead to me, Mandy. You're dead to me.
This is a good and decent guy, and you're ripping this guy apart over. Nothing.
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Unknown
In case absent destroying it, she attacked.
Dan Bongino
Him for his patriotism. JD Vance really?
Unknown
Is Kamala in the Marine Corps in Iraq?
Dan Bongino
I'm not. I don't see that here. Was JD Vance responding, this is the guy and this is the guy we're going to battle with on that ticket. Get on the train or get run over by it. Don't fall into this leftist messaging trap. Take a look.
JD Vance
I saw the other day Kamala Harris questioned my loyalty to this country. That's the word she used, loyalty.
And it's an interesting word. Simplify loyalty, because there is no greater sign of disloyalty to this country than what Kamala Harris has done at our southern border.
And I'd like to ask the vice president, what has she done to question my loyalty to this country?
I served in the United States Marine Corps.
JD Vance
I went to Iraq for this country.
I built a business for this country.
And my running mate took a bullet for this country.
So my question to Kamala Harris is, what the hell have you done to question our loyalty to the United States of America?
Dan Bongino
Amen, brother.
Folks, I get it, man.
I get it. I understand what you're never going to get a nominee at the top or in the VP spot. You're going to agree with on everything.
Unknown
I understand it may shock you that I say I have been a Trump.
Dan Bongino
Supporter and a die hard for, gosh, eight years, six years now. I don't know. I mean, everybody was abandoning him for other candidates, not this show.
Unknown
Go back and look.
Dan Bongino
Track record speaks for itself.
May surprise you. I don't agree with Donald Trump on everything.
Unknown
I don't.
Dan Bongino
But I agree with him on a lot of things.
Unknown
I don't agree with JD on everything, too.
Dan Bongino
Not a huge fan of Lena Khan at the FTC.
Unknown
But this guy is a patriot.
Dan Bongino
Mandehethere and all, all of the right. And by right, I mean wrong. People hate JD Vance, and I'm telling you, establishment hacks out there trying to dismantle this guy, you're dead to me.
Unknown
Don't ask to come on my show.
Dan Bongino
You have. I want nothing to do with you at all. You're as bad as Democrats.
Unknown
You've got the worst candidate we have ever seen without a brain disorder in Kamala Harris. And you wasted the entire weekend on some ridiculous comment about a cat from years ago that has nothing to do with anything. The country is on the brink of collapse economically, our military being hijacked by Dei lunatics. We've got our infrastructure falling apart. You've got this guy with the most amazing backstory, spent time in our military, and by the way, he rarely brags about it or talks about it, but it's a biographical fact. And we're shitting on this guy all weekend, and you got establishment GOP shit stains out there going, oh, man, I don't know. Maybe we should swap out the ticket. Really? For who?
Who do you want back? Jeb Bush?
I am so sick of these people.
You have absolutely ruined our party.
You've ruined it.
This is what we should be focusing on. You want to see this media mashup? The Democrats? You don't see them attacking Kamala Harris anymore, do you?
But they did.
But they did.
I'm going to show you this media mashup in a second where they told you how awful Kamala Harris was because they wanted another candidate. Here's the difference between the left and the establishment, right? Not you, but the establishment, right? They're not phonies. They're not. No, no.
Dan Bongino
They're commies.
Unknown
They're not fake about it. They're straight up communists. That. There's nothing fake about that. They are actual communists who are like, yeah, I said Kamala sucks a month ago, but now that she's my only path to power, now she's awesome.
That's not fake.
They're not fake at all. Our establishment guys are fake. I don't like JD Vance. They don't even know JD Vance. They're just pissed off their guy didn't get picked.
This is what we're running against. But notice how quickly they change their minds and back their guy while we're selling out ours.
Dan Bongino
Check this out.
Kamala Harris
There are reports that say that you have the lowest approval rating of any vice president. Well, there are polls that also say I have great approval ratings.
Unknown
Swing voters don't like Harris. How big a drag is Kamala Harris on the ticket?
Unknown
She's a pretty big drag. I think she was arguably Biden's worst political decision.
Kamala Harris
They don't like her.
Dan Bongino
There's lots of reasons they don't like her.
Unknown
Kamala Harris approval rating is now at 28%, which is an historic low for any modern vice president.
Unknown
We're hearing it from mainstream media. One outlet after another, one leak after another.
Kamala Harris is the worst vice president ever. The worst politician ever.
Unknown
We don't see the vice president.
What people are saying to me, and I'm sure they're saying it to you. Where is the vice president? Some White House officials are feeling that she came off looking unprepared for inevitable questions about when she might visit the southern border.
Kamala Harris
We've been to the border. You haven't been to the border, and I haven't been to Europe. And, I mean, I don't understand the point that you're making.
Unknown
The point that Lester Holt was making was obvious to anyone else who was watching this interview, which is that the issues at the border are inextricably linked to with the portfolio that she's been given notice.
Dan Bongino
This will all be memory hold.
Unknown
Why? Because the establishment left is not phony or fake like the establishment right. They're not. The establishment right pretends to be conservative lovers of liberty and prosperity and on our team. And the minute they can sell us out by attacking a guy like JD Vance, they do that because they want to look like the reasonable, sane ones to the people that hate them at the Washington Post, the left's not fake at all. The left are like, we are straight up commies. We will do anything to maintain power. Matter of fact, I'm going to show you we'll do anything. We told you Kamala sucks when we wanted her out for a better candidate. Now that we don't have a better candidate and we're stuck with the worst candidate, Kamala Harris, we're going to do a bunch of puff pieces telling you how wonderful Kamala Harris is. Evita just said it, right?
Dan Bongino
With enemies like that, you know, I.
Unknown
Mean, with friends like hoodie's enemies, right? I mean, this. These people don't care that they were in this to win.
Our guys are in this fighting some faux moral hierarchy.
Dan Bongino
Well, look at me. Call out JD Vance made a comment about a cat.
This is why I'm telling you, Mandy, you better vote like you're freaking ten points behind the Dan Bongino show. If you'd like to hear more, subscribe to the Dan Bongino show wherever you get your podcast.