Timcast IRL · August 29, 2020 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #123 - MAJOR Democrat Stronghold Just Endorsed Trump, Union Country Says TRUMP 2020

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode 123 from August 29, 2020 opened with breaking news about six cities in Minnesota's Iron Range, a major Democrat stronghold known for its unionized workforce, endorsing Donald Trump for re-election. Tim Pool and co-hosts discussed this significant shift among traditionally Democratic voters, contrasting it with Republicans endorsing Joe Biden. Tim noted that while he previously opposed Trump, the riots changed his perspective. The show covered viral content of Democrats calling into C-SPAN to announce they're leaving the party for Trump, including immigrants who escaped socialism expressing patriotism. Tim criticized Beltway politicians for living in a delusional bubble, and discussed accusations that Ben Shapiro was manipulating Facebook through the Daily Wire. A preview was given for Monday's interview with Kimberly Klaasick and her viral political ad about Democrat-run cities.

TL;DR

  • Six cities in Minnesota's Iron Range, a major union Democrat stronghold, publicly endorsed Donald Trump for 2020
  • Benny Johnson viral video showed Democrats calling C-SPAN during GOP convention to announce they're switching to Trump
  • Tim Pool explained how recent riots changed his position from opposing Trump to supporting him
  • Discussion contrasted Trump gaining union workers with Republicans endorsing Biden, calling Biden supporters 'swamp monsters'
  • Analysis of Iron Range demographics showed it remains the strongest Democratic area outside Twin Cities
  • Preview of Monday's interview with Kimberly Klaasick and her viral ad about Democrat-run cities

Key Moments

  • 00:00
    Opening and Breaking News
    Tim opens with Benny Johnson's viral C-SPAN video and breaking news about Iron Range endorsement
  • 00:05
    Iron Range Deep Dive
    Wikipedia page analysis showing union workforce and Democratic Farmer Labor Party stronghold status
  • 00:15
    Political Analysis
    Tim discusses how riots changed his Trump stance and criticizes Biden-supporting Republicans
  • 00:25
    Media Discussion
    Coverage of accusations that Ben Shapiro manipulates Facebook through Daily Wire
  • 00:30
    Guest Preview
    Tim previews Monday's interview with Kimberly Klaasick and her viral political ad

Notable Quotes

These Republicans supporting Joe Biden are swamp monsters and spooks. People who used to work for intelligence agencies. So by all means, you can have them, okay?

Tim Pool · political analysis of cross-party endorsements

Before the riots, I was like, I don't know, I'm not going to vote for Trump. Then the riots happened. I was like, I bought guns. Now I have many guns.

Tim Pool · personal political transformation

Twitter is not reality. It is special. Facebook might be though.

Tim Pool · social media commentary

It's really crazy to me to see this paranoid, delusional bubble from the Beltway politicians.

Ian Crossland · media criticism

I remember the first time I heard you say that you consciously noticed that you were talking about how big cities run by Democrats did not seem to be doing well.

Ian Crossland · discussion of Democrat-run cities

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