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The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell - July 21 | Audio Only

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  1. 01
    Defends High confidence

    The Democratic Party's strategy to force a vote on the Epstein files release through a discharge petition is presented as a non-partisan effort with significant bipartisan support, aimed at transparency and accountability.

    • "LOOK, THIS IS NOT PARTISAN."
    • "THERE ARE 11 REPUBLICANS WHO WANT A FULL RELEASE OF THE FILES,"
    • "THERE'S A MAJORITY OF THE CONGRESS THAT HAS THE VOTES TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES."
    • "WE HAVE A MAJORITY OF THE VOTES,"
    • "AND ALL THE DISCHARGE PETITION IS SAYING IS that the majority, if they sign something, will demand and be able to get a vote on something that we know is going to pass"
  2. 02
    Critique High confidence

    Democrats assert that a majority in Congress supports the release of the Epstein files, but Republican leadership is obstructing a vote through procedural 'gamesmanship'.

    • "THERE'S A MAJORITY OF THE CONGRESS THAT HAS THE VOTES TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES. WE HAVE A MAJORITY OF THE VOTES,"
    • "AND THE PROBLEM IS THAT WE'RE NOT HAVING A VOTE, AND THAT'S THE DIRTY SECRET IN WASHINGTON. IT'S NOT HOW YOU VOTE. IT'S THAT MOST OF THESE THINGS NEVER COME UP FOR A VOTE,"
    • "AND THE REALITY IS THAT MIKE JOHNSON IS TRYING TO RECESS THE CONGRESS because there's this arcane rule that the bill has to be there for 7 days before you can actually get all the signatures, and it's been there for about 4 days, so he wants to adjourn us so that we can wait till after Labor Day to get the signatures and have this vote."
    • "IT'S THE WORST KIND OF GAMESMANSHIP, BUT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE GOING TO SEE THROUGH IT."
  3. 03
    Defends High confidence

    The Democratic-led effort to release the Epstein files is presented as a bipartisan initiative with growing Republican support, countering claims of partisanship.

    • "LOOK, THIS IS NOT PARTISAN."
    • "THERE ARE 11 REPUBLICANS WHO WANT A FULL RELEASE OF THE FILES, NOT JUST THOMAS MASSIE, WHO IS MORE OF A MAVERICK. YOU HAVE LAUREN BOBERT, YOU HAVE MARJORIE TAYLOR GREEN. YOU HAVE TIM BURCHETT, YOU HAVE NANCY MACE. ALL OF THEM ARE DEMANDING IT."
    • "MORE AND MORE REPUBLICANS ARE JOINING THE CALL FOR A DISCHARGE PETITION,"
  4. 04
    Defends High confidence

    The blocking of the Epstein file release by Republican leadership is viewed by Democrats as a significant political vulnerability for Donald Trump's populism and the Republican Party's populist claims, potentially leading to their political downfall.

    • "BUT THE BLOCKING OF THE EPSTEIN FILE LITERALLY MAY BE THE SLIPPED CARD THAT BRINGS THIS WHOLE HOUSE DOWN,"
    • "AND THAT IS BECAUSE HE'S BETRAYING SUCH A FUNDAMENTAL PROMISE HE MADE TO HIS BASE. HE SAID HE WASN'T GOING TO PROTECT RICH AND. POWERFUL MEN WHO ABUSED AND ASSAULTED YOUNG GIRLS AND HIS BASE IS FURIOUS. THEY WANT THESE FILES RELEASED."
    • "IT'S A PROBLEM FOR THEIR CLAIM OF BEING A PARTY OF POPULISM."
  5. 05
    Defends High confidence

    Democratic efforts to bring the Epstein files to a vote are being deliberately obstructed by Republican House leadership through procedural maneuvers, which Democrats view as 'gamesmanship' and a betrayal of public interest.

    • "AND THE PROBLEM IS THAT WE'RE NOT HAVING A VOTE,"
    • "AND THE REALITY IS THAT MIKE JOHNSON IS TRYING TO RECESS THE CONGRESS because there's this arcane rule that the bill has to be there for 7 days before you can actually get all the signatures, and it's been there for about 4 days, so he wants to adjourn us so that we can wait till after Labor Day to get the signatures and have this vote."
    • "IT'S THE WORST KIND OF GAMESMANSHIP, BUT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE GOING TO SEE THROUGH IT."
  6. 06
    Defends High confidence

    Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna asserts that the effort to release the Epstein files through a discharge petition is not partisan, but rather a bipartisan initiative that is actively gaining support from Republicans.

    • "LOOK, THIS IS NOT PARTISAN."
    • "MORE AND MORE REPUBLICANS ARE JOINING THE CALL FOR A DISCHARGE PETITION,"
  7. 07
    Defends High confidence

    Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna asserts that the effort to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files through a discharge petition is not a partisan endeavor.

    • "LOOK, THIS IS NOT PARTISAN."
    • "THERE ARE 11 REPUBLICANS WHO WANT A FULL RELEASE OF THE FILES, NOT JUST THOMAS MASSIE, WHO IS MORE OF A MAVERICK. YOU HAVE LAUREN BOBERT, YOU HAVE MARJORIE TAYLOR GREEN. YOU HAVE TIM BURCHETT, YOU HAVE NANCY MACE. ALL OF THEM ARE DEMANDING IT."
  8. 08
    Defends High confidence

    Commentators aligned with the Democratic Party emphasize the foundational role of academic institutions in pursuing objective truth and learning, distinct from religious or ideological affirmation, and criticize government actions or perspectives that misunderstand or undermine this role.

    • "PEOPLE LIKE STEPHEN LEHUTSKY COME TO HARVARD TO LEARN NOT TO UH SORT OF AFFIRM ONE RELIGION OR ANOTHER."
    • "FOR THE GOVERNMENT'S LAWYER TO TALK ABOUT FACULTY BEING PRO-JEWISH OR PRO ANY OTHER RELIGION JUST SHOWS THAT HE HASN'T A CLUE WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT."
  9. 09
    Defends High confidence

    The Democratic effort to release the Epstein files via discharge petition is not partisan and has significant bipartisan support from Republicans.

    • "LOOK, THIS IS NOT PARTISAN. THERE ARE 11 REPUBLICANS WHO WANT A FULL RELEASE OF THE FILES, NOT JUST THOMAS MASSIE, WHO IS MORE OF A MAVERICK. YOU HAVE LAUREN BOBERT, YOU HAVE MARJORIE TAYLOR GREEN. YOU HAVE TIM BURCHETT, YOU HAVE NANCY MACE. ALL OF THEM ARE DEMANDING IT."
    • "MORE AND MORE REPUBLICANS ARE JOINING THE CALL FOR A DISCHARGE PETITION"
  10. 10
    Defends High confidence

    Democratic analysis suggests that a majority of Congress members, including Republicans, support the release of the Epstein files, indicating that the Democratic-led discharge petition would successfully pass if allowed to come to a vote, despite leadership's obstruction.

    • "THERE'S A MAJORITY OF THE CONGRESS THAT HAS THE VOTES TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES. WE HAVE A MAJORITY OF THE VOTES,"
    • "WILL DEMAND AND BE ABLE TO GET A VOTE ON SOMETHING THAT WE KNOW IS GOING TO PASS"
  11. 11
    Critique High confidence

    Speaker Mike Johnson claims that the Democratic Party's push for a discharge petition to release Epstein files is merely a 'political game' designed to gain an advantage.

    • "SO THE REST OF IT IS A POLITICAL GAME THAT DEMOCRATS ARE PLAYING, AND I HOPE REPUBLICANS DON'T JOIN IN."
  12. 12
    Critique High confidence

    Democrats are using the discharge petition to force a vote on the Epstein files as a 'political game'.

    • "SO THE REST OF IT IS A POLITICAL GAME THAT DEMOCRATS ARE PLAYING, AND I HOPE REPUBLICANS DON'T JOIN IN."
  13. 13
    Critique High confidence

    The Democratic Party's push for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files is characterized by the Republican Speaker as a 'political game'.

    • "So the rest of it is a political game that Democrats are playing, and I hope Republicans don't join in."
  14. 14
    Critique High confidence

    The Democratic Party's push for a discharge petition to release the Epstein files is characterized by Republican leadership as a mere 'political game' rather than a genuine legislative effort.

    • "So the rest of it is a political game that Democrats are playing, and I hope Republicans don't join in."
  15. 15
    Defends High confidence

    Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna states that more Republicans are joining the call for a discharge petition to release the Epstein files, indicating growing bipartisan support for the Democratic-led initiative.

    • "MORE AND MORE REPUBLICANS ARE JOINING THE CALL FOR A DISCHARGE PETITION,"
  16. 16
    Defends High confidence

    Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna claims that a majority of Congress members possess the votes necessary to release the Epstein files, implying that the only obstacle is the Speaker's refusal to bring it to a vote.

    • "THERE'S A MAJORITY OF THE CONGRESS THAT HAS THE VOTES TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES. WE HAVE A MAJORITY OF THE VOTES, AND THE PROBLEM IS THAT WE'RE NOT HAVING A VOTE,"
  17. 17
    Defends High confidence

    The discourse prevalent among commentators aligned with the Democratic Party highlights the ongoing commitment to combating bigotry on American campuses.

    • "THE PROBLEM OF BIGOTRY ON EVERY AMERICAN CAMPUS IS A PROBLEM THAT WE ARE TRYING HARD TO FIGHT."
  18. 18
    Defends High confidence

    Commentators aligned with the Democratic Party underscore the importance of defending institutions dedicated to discovering truth against global and domestic forces that thrive on misinformation and seek to suppress open inquiry.

    • "FOR THREATS AROUND THE WORLD TRY TO SHUT DOWN INSTITUTIONS THAT TRY TO DISCOVER TRUTH BECAUSE THEY THRIVE ON LIES. THAT'S WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT."
  19. 19
    Defends High confidence

    Republican obstruction of the Epstein file release, particularly by Speaker Mike Johnson, is a strategic vulnerability for the Republican Party, as it betrays Donald Trump's populist base and their promise not to protect powerful abusers.

    • "BUT THE BLOCKING OF THE EPSTEIN FILE LITERALLY MAY BE THE SLIPPED CARD THAT BRINGS THIS WHOLE HOUSE DOWN, AND THAT IS BECAUSE HE'S BETRAYING SUCH A FUNDAMENTAL PROMISE HE MADE TO HIS BASE. He said he wasn't going to protect rich and. POWERFUL MEN WHO ABUSED AND ASSAULTED YOUNG GIRLS AND HIS BASE IS FURIOUS. They want these files released. HE'S NOT RELEASING THEM AND THE SPEAKER KNOWS THIS IS A HUGE, HUGE PROBLEM BEYOND EPSTEIN. IT'S A PROBLEM FOR THEIR CLAIM OF BEING A PARTY OF POPULISM."
  20. 20
    Critique High confidence

    There is a strong critique of the current government's understanding or approach to academic freedom and religious neutrality in educational institutions, implying a contrast with principles favored by the Democratic Party.

    • "FOR THE GOVERNMENT'S LAWYER TO TALK ABOUT FACULTY BEING PRO-JEWISH OR PRO ANY OTHER RELIGION JUST SHOWS THAT HE HASN'T A CLUE WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT."
  21. 21
    Critique High confidence

    The Democratic Party's push for a discharge petition to release the Epstein files is characterized by the Republican Speaker's office as a 'political game' designed to undermine the majority party.

    • "SO THE REST OF IT IS A POLITICAL GAME THAT DEMOCRATS ARE PLAYING, AND I HOPE REPUBLICANS DON'T JOIN IN."
  22. 22
    Critique High confidence

    The Democratic Party is engaging in a 'political game' by using discharge petitions to force a vote on the Epstein files.

    • "So the rest of it is a political game that Democrats are playing, and I hope Republicans don't join in."
  23. 23
    Defends High confidence

    A majority of Congress has the votes to release the Epstein files, but the Republican Speaker is using procedural 'gamesmanship' to prevent a vote, which Democrats are working to overcome.

    • "… AND THE REALITY IS THAT MIKE JOHNSON IS TRYING TO RECESS THE CONGRESS BECAUSE THERE'S THIS ARCANE RULE THAT THE BILL HAS TO BE THERE FOR 7 DAYS BEFORE YOU CAN ACTUALLY GET ALL THE SIGNATURES, AND IT'S BEEN THERE FOR ABOUT 4 DAYS, SO HE WANTS TO ADJOURN US SO THAT WE CAN WAIT TILL AFTER LABOR DAY TO GET THE SIGNATURES AND HAVE THIS VOTE. IT'S THE WORST KIND OF GAMESMANSHIP, BUT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE GOING TO SEE THROUGH IT"
  24. 24
    Neutral Medium confidence

    The ongoing effort to combat bigotry on American campuses is highlighted as a significant societal issue, reflecting a concern frequently addressed within the Democratic Party's platform.

    • "THE PROBLEM OF BIGOTRY ON EVERY AMERICAN CAMPUS IS A PROBLEM THAT WE ARE TRYING HARD TO FIGHT."
  25. 25
    Defends Medium confidence

    The Democratic Party, or those aligned with its values, identifies bigotry on American campuses as a significant problem and is actively engaged in combating it.

    • "THE PROBLEM OF BIGOTRY ON EVERY AMERICAN CAMPUS IS A PROBLEM THAT WE ARE TRYING HARD TO FIGHT."
  26. 26
    Defends Medium confidence

    A core value emphasized by the speaker, implicitly aligning with Democratic principles, is the defense of institutions that pursue truth against those who thrive on misinformation and attempt to suppress truth.

    • "FOR THREATS AROUND THE WORLD TRY TO SHUT DOWN INSTITUTIONS THAT TRY TO DISCOVER TRUTH BECAUSE THEY THRIVE ON LIES. THAT'S WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT."
  27. 27
    Defends Low confidence

    Academic institutions, exemplified by Harvard, are fundamentally dedicated to objective, evidence-based learning (historical, mathematical, scientific) and not to affirming specific religious beliefs.

    • "HISTORICAL, MATHEMATICAL, SCIENTIFIC."
    • "PEOPLE LIKE STEPHEN LEHUTSKY COME TO HARVARD TO LEARN NOT TO UH SORT OF AFFIRM ONE RELIGION OR ANOTHER."
  28. 28
    Neutral Low confidence

    There is an ongoing and active effort to combat the problem of bigotry on American campuses.

    • "THE PROBLEM OF BIGOTRY ON EVERY AMERICAN CAMPUS IS A PROBLEM THAT WE ARE TRYING HARD TO FIGHT."
  29. 29
    Critique Low confidence

    A 'government's lawyer' demonstrated a fundamental misunderstanding of academic principles by suggesting faculty are 'pro-Jewish' or 'pro any other religion,' indicating a lack of comprehension regarding the role of universities.

    • "FOR THE GOVERNMENT'S LAWYER TO TALK ABOUT FACULTY BEING PRO-JEWISH OR PRO ANY OTHER RELIGION JUST SHOWS THAT HE HASN'T A CLUE WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT."
  30. 30
    Defends Low confidence

    Institutions dedicated to discovering truth are vital and are under threat from entities globally that 'thrive on lies,' underscoring the importance of defending truth-seeking endeavors.

    • "FOR THREATS AROUND THE WORLD TRY TO SHUT DOWN INSTITUTIONS THAT TRY TO DISCOVER TRUTH BECAUSE THEY THRIVE ON LIES. THAT'S WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT."
  31. 31
    Critique Low confidence

    The current government's legal representatives (e.g., 'the government's lawyer') demonstrate a fundamental misunderstanding of academic principles, particularly regarding religious neutrality in educational institutions, a stance implicitly criticized by those who uphold academic freedom (often aligned with Democratic values).

    • "FOR THE GOVERNMENT'S LAWYER TO TALK ABOUT FACULTY BEING PRO-JEWISH OR PRO ANY OTHER RELIGION JUST SHOWS THAT HE HASN'T A CLUE WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT."
  32. 32
    Defends Low confidence

    The Democratic Party, or those aligned with its values, is actively committed to combating bigotry on American university campuses.

    • "THE PROBLEM OF BIGOTRY ON EVERY AMERICAN CAMPUS IS A PROBLEM THAT WE ARE TRYING HARD TO FIGHT."
  33. 33
    Defends Low confidence

    There is a global struggle between institutions dedicated to discovering truth and forces that thrive on lies, a struggle in which those aligned with Democratic values champion truth-seeking.

    • "FOR THREATS AROUND THE WORLD TRY TO SHUT DOWN INSTITUTIONS THAT TRY TO DISCOVER TRUTH BECAUSE THEY THRIVE ON LIES. THAT'S WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT."
  34. 34
    Critique Low confidence

    A 'government's lawyer' is criticized for a fundamental misunderstanding of academic principles concerning religious neutrality, implicitly advocating for a separation of academic inquiry from religious affirmation, a stance generally consistent with the Democratic Party's emphasis on secularism and academic freedom.

    • "FOR THE GOVERNMENT'S LAWYER TO TALK ABOUT FACULTY BEING PRO-JEWISH OR PRO ANY OTHER RELIGION JUST SHOWS THAT HE HASN'T A CLUE WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT."