Intro
In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses how conservatives can win and the impact of Target’s marketing efforts on its sales. He also delves into the challenges faced by Republicans in the upcoming elections and highlights the importance of focusing on popular issues. Ben also touches on the Biden family corruption, the state of the economy, and the controversy surrounding religious freedom.
Main Takeaways
Conservatives Can Win
- Republicans haven’t won the popular vote in any presidential election since 2004 and before that since 1988.
- Conservatives can win if they follow the rules of Saul Olinsky, which involves personalizing and polarizing every issue.
- Republicans should pick popular causes and polarize them to make it hard for the censor person, independent, or slightly left-leaning person to not consider voting for them.
- Republicans need to pick popular issues to run on if they want to win.
- Political parties should prioritize victory over principles when choosing issues to focus on.
- Populist grassroots movements can be successful by polarizing an issue.
- Republicans should not run on the election of 2020 in 2024, they will lose.
Target’s Marketing Backlash
- Target’s sales suffered due to backlash from both sides of the political spectrum over marketing efforts that backfired.
- Target’s sales growth rate declined from 3% to almost negative 6% in the second quarter of 2023.
- Target’s decision to back off from its social push for leftism can be seen as a conservative win.
- Target’s stock fell about 16% this year due to backlash surrounding the pride collection.
- Retail rival TJX saw a 6% jump in comparable sales in the same quarter that Target’s sales dropped.
- Target’s decision to aggressively promote its pride collection targeting children led to a consumer reaction that tanked sales.
The Challenges Faced by Republicans
- Hillary Clinton’s comments on election interference can be frustrating for conservatives.
- Virginia stopped using touchscreen voting due to vulnerability.
- Hillary Clinton’s loss in 2016 was due to her being one of the worst candidates in American history, not because of election interference.
- Democrats launched legal cases and investigations against Trump based on the idea that Clinton must not have lost.
- Trump is currently facing serious charges across multiple jurisdictions which will consume his time and money throughout the election cycle.
- A recent poll shows that 63% of Republicans want Trump to run for president again, despite the legal challenges he is facing.
- Winning the election requires more than just support from Republicans, Trump needs to gain more support from independents and Democrats.
- 53% of Americans say they would definitely not support Trump if he is the nominee in 2024, making it difficult for him to win a national election.
- The belief that talking about Trump’s indictments will rally more support for him is not supported by data, and could have serious down ballot effects for Republicans.
- Donald Trump is set to present new evidence on Monday, but it’s unlikely to shake things up and more about establishing that he doesn’t have the intent to commit the crime he’s being charged with in Georgia.
- Constantly claiming that elections in Georgia are rigged could have serious down ballot effects for Republicans as voters may be discouraged from voting.
- Mike Pence acknowledged that the Georgia election was not stolen and had no right to overturn it on January 6th, which is important for Republicans to acknowledge in order to maintain trust in the electoral process.
- Republican voters may be discouraged from voting if they believe the election will be stolen anyway.
- Trump has not answered how he plans to prevent election theft this time around if every candidate he put up for Secretary of State in various states lost.
- Claims of election theft are causing division within the Republican party at both national and state levels.
- State parties like Arizona and Michigan are experiencing disarray and financial issues due to the focus on election theft claims.
- The Arizona state Republican party is split between Trump supporters and those who are not as enthusiastic about him.
Other Noteworthy Topics
- Life insurance is important and Policy Genius makes it easy to find affordable coverage.
- Grand Canyon University is an affordable private Christian University in Phoenix, Arizona that fosters servant leadership and community impact.
- The Inflation Reduction Act is largely dedicated to passing subsidies to green energy companies.
- The level of corruption in the Biden family is extraordinary and extends to his siblings and children.
- ZipRecruiter is a hiring partner focused on employers’ needs.
- Candace will unveil the shocking parts of the Avery story that were omitted in the Netflix series in an upcoming project.
- Chuck Schumer claims the US economy is doing well, but the mortgage rate is at its highest since 2001, presenting a challenge for the housing market.
- The Daily Wire is hosting a fantasy football draft party sweepstakes for viewers to enter and compete with their favorite hosts.
- Fitch ratings analyst warns that US banks, including JP Morgan Chase, could face downgrades if the industry’s health declines further.
- Joe Biden’s approval rating on the economy is low and Republicans should focus on this issue more.
- Ipsos reports that the economy, unemployment, and jobs are the top issues facing the country, followed by crime and corruption.
- A recent court filing by Diane Feinstein’s daughter alleges that the co-trustees of a trust in the name of her deceased husband are committing financial elder abuse against the 90-year-old senator.
- Trump refuses to sign RNC loyalty pledge, puts RNC in a bind.
- A debate without Trump could benefit fringe year candidates as they won’t be the target of attacks.
- The book “The Biden’s inside the first family’s 50 year rise to power” details the consistent pattern of Joe Biden using his power to benefit his family.
- Gavin Newsom believes teachers have too much power over children.
- Teaching children about the morality of sexual orientations is indoctrination.
- Religious freedom applies to every religion, not just Christianity.
- It’s not bigoted to believe in a specific religion’s teachings.
- An apology was made for a controversial post about religion.
- Religious freedom means people can believe in things you don’t.
Summary
Conservatives Can Win
Ben Shapiro highlights the challenges faced by conservatives in recent presidential elections, emphasizing the importance of personalizing and polarizing issues to attract voters. He suggests that Republicans should focus on popular causes and avoid running on the 2020 election in 2024. By prioritizing victory over principles and utilizing populist grassroots movements, conservatives can increase their chances of winning.
Target’s Marketing Backlash
Ben discusses Target’s sales decline due to backlash from both sides of the political spectrum over marketing efforts that backfired. He explains how Target’s decision to aggressively promote its pride collection targeting children led to a consumer reaction that tanked sales. The impact on Target’s stock and the success of its retail rival TJX are also highlighted. Ben suggests that Target’s decision to back off from its social push for leftism can be seen as a conservative win.
The Challenges Faced by Republicans
Ben delves into the challenges faced by Republicans, including the frustration caused by Hillary Clinton’s comments on election interference. He discusses the impact of claims of election theft on voter turnout and the division within the Republican party. Ben also highlights the legal challenges faced by Donald Trump and the importance of gaining support from independents and Democrats. The potential down ballot effects of focusing on Trump’s indictments are examined, along with the financial and organizational issues faced by state Republican parties.
Other Noteworthy Topics
Ben briefly touches on various topics, including the importance of life insurance and the ease of finding affordable coverage through Policy Genius. He mentions Grand Canyon University as an affordable private Christian University and highlights the Inflation Reduction Act’s focus on passing subsidies to green energy companies. The level of corruption in the Biden family, the challenges faced by US banks, and Joe Biden’s low approval rating on the economy are also discussed. Ben concludes by mentioning a court filing alleging financial elder abuse against Senator Diane Feinstein and the potential impact of a debate without Donald Trump.
Conclusion
Ben Shapiro’s podcast episode highlights the strategies conservatives can employ to win elections, the impact of Target’s marketing backlash, and the challenges faced by Republicans. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing victory over principles, focusing on popular issues, and avoiding running on past elections. Ben also touches on various other topics, providing insights and analysis on each. Overall, the episode offers valuable insights for conservatives and political enthusiasts.
