McConnell’s Stark Critique of Trump and Legal Battles in Georgia

In this episode, we explore Mitch McConnell's candid remarks about Donald Trump in his new book, revealing deep fractures within the GOP. We also discuss the ongoing legal battle in Georgia as Republicans appeal a judge's ruling that struck down controversial election rules. Additionally, we analyze the tight race between Kamala Harris and Trump, and a federal judge's decision to deny Trump's request to delay the release of special counsel documents related to the 2020 election subversion case.

Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/17/politics/video/mitch-mcconnell-trump-book-src-digvid
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/17/politics/republicans-appeal-georgia-election-rules/index.html
https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/what-the-closeness-of-this-election-suggests-about-the-future-of-american-politics
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/17/politics/donald-trump-jack-smith-2020-election-subversion-filing/index.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) McConnell reportedly unloads on Trump in new book
(00:03:10) Republicans appeal Georgia judge’s ruling striking down controversial new election rules
(00:06:53) Federal judge rejects Trump’s bid to delay release of special counsel documents in 2020 election subversion case