To succeed, Republicans must outsmart and out-tough Sen. James Lankford
George Stephanopoulos Exposes Sen. James Lankford’s Weakness
Career Democrat and ABC host George Stephanopoulos completely emasculated Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma this weekend on his Sunday show. Right at the beginning of the interview, Stephanopoulos advanced a flurry of disinformation and lies, to which Lankford, who purports to be a conservative senator of the burgundy-red state of Oklahoma, bowed down in complete supplication:
Stephanopoulos: Your party’s leading candidate for president was on the stump yesterday repeating lies about the 2020 election. He’s called those convicted in the Jan. 6 insurrection hostages. He faces 91 separate felony counts himself. He’s raised the prospect of executing the former chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and terminating parts of the Constitution. In the face of all that and more, are you prepared to support Donald Trump if he’s your party’s nominee?
Oh, for crying out loud. What an absolutely preposterous line of questioning. Any Republican elected official with a room-temperature IQ and even a modicum of self-respect would be livid at the propaganda and lies and immediately push back. But not Lankford. Here’s how he responded:
Lankford: Yes, we haven’t had a single vote yet, George. This is still weeks and weeks away from our first votes that are happening actually in Iowa, then New Hampshire and South Carolina. And there are a lot of people that are going to make that decision. That’s not going to be me making that decision, that’s going to be the American people that actually make that decision.
Stephanopoulos pressed him, and Lankford remained impotent in the face of the questioning. In fact, he was so bad throughout the interview, he even quoted Alejandro Mayorkas, Biden’s controversial homeland security secretary, as a role model on immigration enforcement. The entire state of Oklahoma looked worse as it went on.
Now, Lankford is more than welcome to stay out of the Republican primary or endorse whomever he thinks is the best candidate, but what he should not feel free to do is allow the corrupt media and other Democrats to destroy the country through propaganda and lies. Americans are absolutely desperate for even the tiniest bit of Republican backbone and leadership, not mealy-mouthed kowtowing to the press.
When you claim to be a conservative senator of a state so Republican that two out of every three voters in 2020 voted for Trump, and a lifelong Democrat operative in the media asks you a completely loaded agitprop question, you should hit it out of the park. Like so:
“First off, George, your audience should know that you just regurgitated back a diatribe of lies, mistruths, and Democrat propaganda. I’m not surprised, given your professional background and track record of maliciously pushing the false and dangerous Russia-collusion scam for so many years during and after the 2016 election, but I can’t allow your lies to go uncorrected.
“The public knows full well there were major issues in how the 2020 election was conducted — from Mark Zuckerberg’s more than $400 million on partisan get-out-the-vote efforts in key swing states, to the deliberate Hunter Biden laptop suppression that the major news and tech companies along with 51 intel officials participated in, to the tens of millions of mail-in-ballots and voting changes that did not follow state laws. So drop the dishonest, holier-than-thou nonsense about 2020 being the cleanest, most perfect election with nothing allowed to be scrutinized or discussed.
“Second, the public is also wising up to the fact that what the corporate media have spun to them about Jan. 6 hasn’t exactly been the complete truth. Yes, we know your line that this was the worst moment in the history of the world, requiring our FBI to do nothing other than arrest people who were anywhere near the event. Well, that, and arrest pro-lifers who are praying and parents who are attending school board meetings.
“But most Americans know that we have not gotten good answers about why Nancy Pelosi turned down security provisions ahead of what intelligence suggested would be a very contentious day, or what exactly was
How does Lankford’s quoting of Alejandro Mayorkas as a role model for immigration enforcement undermine his conservative values and stance against the Biden administration’s policies
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Title: George Stephanopoulos Exposes Sen. James Lankford’s Weakness
Introduction:
In a recent interview on ABC’s Sunday show, career Democrat and host George Stephanopoulos confronted Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, exposing what appeared to be a weakness in the senator’s response. Throughout the interview, Stephanopoulos presented a series of allegations and lies, to which Lankford, who claims to be a conservative senator from Oklahoma, responded with apparent acquiescence. This article will discuss the implications of Lankford’s response and the need for stronger Republican leadership.
Body:
Stephanopoulos’s Line of Questioning:
Stephanopoulos began the interview by presenting a flurry of disinformation and false claims about the 2020 election, Jan. 6 insurrection, and Donald Trump’s candidacy. Any Republican elected official would be expected to challenge such propaganda and lies promptly. However, Lankford’s response defied expectations and raised concerns about his ability to push back against false narratives.
Lankford’s Weak Response:
Lankford’s response to Stephanopoulos’s questioning was perceived as weak and submissive. He avoided directly addressing the allegations, instead emphasizing that the decision would ultimately be made by the American people during future votes in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. This response failed to counter the false claims and missed an opportunity for stronger Republican leadership.
Quoting Alejandro Mayorkas:
During the interview, Lankford further undermined his position by quoting Alejandro Mayorkas, Biden’s controversial homeland security secretary, as a role model for immigration enforcement. This move added to the perception that Lankford was not holding firm to conservative values or pushing back against the Biden administration’s policies.
The Need for Republican Backbone and Leadership:
As a conservative senator representing a predominantly Republican state like Oklahoma, Lankford should have demonstrated stronger leadership qualities and challenged the false narrative presented by Stephanopoulos. Instead, his response left many wanting for a Republican leader who would stand firm against propaganda and lies.
Importance of Representative Responses:
While it is Lankford’s prerogative to stay out of the Republican primary or endorse candidates based on his assessment, he should not allow the media and Democrats to propagate falsehoods that may negatively impact the country. The American people look to Republican representatives for boldness and leadership, demanding resolute opposition to misleading narratives.
Conclusion:
Sen. James Lankford’s response to George Stephanopoulos’s line of questioning on ABC’s Sunday show has raised concerns about his ability to provide strong Republican leadership. As a conservative senator from Oklahoma, Lankford’s acquiescence to false allegations and his failure to challenge the propaganda presented by Stephanopoulos were perceived as weaknesses. Going forward, the American public desires representatives who will stand up against misinformation, demonstrate Republican backbone, and lead with conviction.
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