Erick Erickson
The Catalyst
Ideas with a spark, energy, range and the ability to start things.
Erick Erickson is a conservative commentator who seeks to energize and unite disenchanted conservatives in the political landscape. This interview reveals his commitment to addressing the frustrations of his audience and advocating for a resurgence in conservative values.
“No, not really. I mean, I did get active in politics. The local congressman Clyde Holloway had an office. I lived in a very rural Louisiana culture shock is living in Dubai for 10 years and moving back to a town so small they literally got rid of the stoplight in the 70s because it scared the horses.”
“I was the first national conservative to endorse Rubio. And in February 3rd, 2009, when he was at 2% of the polls, said his race was a hill to die on against Charlie Christ, and we won. Yes, he is, and no, he's not. He is a conservative. He's got a 95% heritage action for America rating.”
“Do on women's hell. Yes. All right. Okay. On multiple occasions, Donald Trump has contradicted himself within clauses of a single sentence on what he would do. So I don't think you can trust him. I don't think he really is a conservative. And then, of course, there's the wall issue in his language.”
“I think there is. I mean, I'm a conservative, I'm not a libertarian. I think there is a social safety net. There are people who can't help themselves. I think the transition from the FDR language of the deserving poor to Lyndon Johnson's great society where if you're poor, everyone can be helped was a mistake in the country.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 32 - Erick Erickson
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