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The episode discusses the legacy of Charlie Kirk and the implications of the 2016 election as conservatism faces challenges ahead of future elections.

Ten years ago, the Claremont Review of Books published “The Flight 93 Election,” Michael Anton’s urgent warning that the 2016 election would be do-or-die: Trump or Hillary. But where is conservatism now, ahead of midterms and the 2028 election? Plus: The guys reflect on the virtues and achievements of Charlie Kirk, who built up the conservative movement and the nation, and sacrificed everything for it one year ago. In the wake of Kirk’s assassination, the Right—splintered by the attack—has reckoned with the precarious state of our politics. Meanwhile, the Left has minimized the impact of the violence. Recommended: The Flight 93 Election After the Flight 93 Election Dispatches from the Late Republic This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com/subscribe

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Host: The Claremont Institute

Topics covered

• conservatism
• politics
• elections
• Charlie Kirk
• violence
• midterms
• 2028 election

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Organizations: Claremont Review of Books

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