The Young Turks November 7, 2014 Post Game

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On this edition of the Friday Post Game show, Malcolm Fleschner, Steve Oh, and Dave Koller discuss the following topics:

• Steve discusses two consecutive car-related incidents that occurred while picking Malcolm up. The latest incident involved an undocumented immigrant who ended up being arrest as a result of the accident. Steve is a little worried about what might happen to the man now that he is in the justice system. In Malcolm’s experience, undocumented drivers appear to be better and safer drivers because they are constantly avoiding being pulled over for an offense. Dave thinks that there is much common ground to be found on the undocumented immigration issue, but right-wing framing and abuse is standing in the way.

• Dave talks about a story regarding Philadelphia congressman and friend of the family, Chaka Fattah.  Shortly after Fattah was re-elected, the number two man in his inner-circle was arrested for fraudulent activities. The man allegedly aquired an improper loan from the former CEO of Sallie Mae to fund Fattah’s mayoral campaign. When the campaign was unable to pay back the loan, money was illegally funneled from various sources and the staffers where caught. Fattah was also found to have been involved in a fraudulent charity after a reporter filed a request under the Freedom of Information Act. Steve and Malcolm share their reactions to the story.

• Totally True or Totally Bullshit?:

– Cenk attributed the Democratic loss in the 2014 midterm election to candidates running to the right on various issues. TTOTB?

-President Obama will give ground on portions of Obamacare. TTOTB?

-John Boehner will be replaced as Speaker of the House within two years. TTOTB?

-Ted Cruz will make Mitch McConnell life miserable in the Senate. TTOTB?

-Eric Holder’s replacement will be approved by the Senate. TTOTB?

-Jeb Bush will run for President in 2016. TTOTB?

-Chris Christie will run for President in 2016. TTOTB?

-Elizabeth Warren will run for President in 2016. TTOTB?

-Joe Biden will run for President in 2016. TTOTB?

-Rand Paul will run for President in 2016. TTOTB?

-Sarah Palin will run for President in 2016. TTOTB?

-In the next two years a Supreme Court justice will retire or die. TTOTB?

-There will be another government shutdown. TTOTB?

-Keystone XL Pipeline will be approved. TTOTB?

-Federal minimum wage will be increased. TTOTB?

-ISIS will capture Baghhad. TTOTB?

-President Obama will be impeached. TTOTB?

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