Asa Hutchinson
The Guardian
What holds, and what fails, under pressure, standards and accountability.
Asa Hutchinson is a seasoned political leader with a focus on stability and principled governance. This interview reveals his commitment to balancing individual rights with community safety, showcasing his role as a stabilizing force in turbulent political times.
“Called the speech where he advocated for Barry Goldwater. And literally I'm sitting there with my brother listening to that on a black and white TV, drinking my can of gold water because, you know, that's what they sort of emblematically supported a campaign.”
“We've seen an increase in the domestic terrorism that is very similar to what we saw in the 80s. And yes, it is a concern today, absolutely. You know, every generation has to face this issue.”
“Yes, the sons of El Chapo, and it's from the northern district of Illinois, one of the cases, so it's right here in Chicago. I read the indictment last night. And what a great job the DEA has done, the local prosecutors, because that's an example of where fentanyl and other drugs coming into Chicago, distributed, and killing our youth.”
“I do actually the lead candidate, Donald Trump right now, that makes it very clear he sees a different direction of the Republican Party and he wants to destroy the old Republican Party. And I'm just as engaged in the important issues whenever I talk my stump speech. I'm talking about an effective energy policy.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 530 — Asa Hutchinson
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