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Republicans in Congress CHOSE to Be Weak (w/ Heath Mayo) | How to Fix It

2026-02-08 News & Politics
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Last year, Principles First was hit with bomb threats serious enough to bring in law enforcement, simply for standing up on principle. It was a sign of how dangerous American politics has become when dissent is treated as a threat. John Avlon and Heath Mayo of Principles First examine the erosion of democratic norms on the right, from political intimidation and executive overreach to the collapse of congressional courage. They also focus on solutions: protecting elections and judges, restoring checks and balances, and rebuilding a politics rooted in constitutional limits, character, and courage. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@steveperryisawesome 2026-02-08

Republicans chose power and the destruction of America over democracy and the rule of law.

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@Jessica-kk1cz 2026-02-08

The GOP not “weak”. They’re corrupt psychopaths. Destruction is the point, especially when they’re paid for it. There is a movement now through Congress to undo “Citizens United”. Watch who votes against it.

103 2 replies
@markshaw431 2026-02-08

Start teaching civics again in schools

77 4 replies
@rckdawn 2026-02-08

FORCING MILITARY TO WATCH A KNOWN HOOKER'S MOVIE IS FRIGGIN! HILARIOUS,

53 2 replies
@cindygould1261 2026-02-08

The Republican lies have been exposed. Glad I'm a 65 year old life long Democrat. 💙👍

41 7 replies
@poncho6784 2026-02-08

Voting protection laws must be done at the State level because election oversight must stay with the states and because any violation and state court conviction cannot be pardoned by the president.

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@AnonymousAnonymous-fm9iw 2026-02-08

the republican party hasnt had any of those principles you mentioned since reagan

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@kimberly2310 2026-02-08

The DoJ needs to be INDEPENDENT, completely detached from the Executive.

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@poncho6784 2026-02-08

I’ve been a center right person my whole life. I’m on board with this movement. This interview confirms for me that there are no actual conservatives left in office.

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@steve-real 2026-02-08

Prosecute them all. The corruption is out of control!

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