MUST-SEE: Jamie Raskin deals CRUSHING BLOW to Republicans

CLASS WITH JAMIE RASKIN episode 6: Congressman Jamie Raskin debunks the fallacy that America is a constitutional republic, and therefore not a democracy.

00:00 Is America a political democracy or a constitutional republic?
02:12 How our slave republic has transformed into a democratic republic
03:26 Amendments that expanded voting access
07:58 List of democratizing amendments
08:47 Anti-democratic mechanisms of today: voter suppression
10:04 Gerrymandering legislative districts
14:30 The Electoral College
17:52 Withholding statehood: D.C. and Puerto Rico
18:32 This fallacy is debunked
18:52 Why you should vote early
20:26 Q&A start and Democracy Summer
21:24 Is a constitutional republic a form of democracy?
23:47 Why do MAGA Republicans insist that we are not a democracy?
27:10 Is democracy antithetical to the Republican party?
28:56 Does the anti-democratic nature of our system of government lend itself to Republicans’ growing disdain for democracy?
33:42 Next up on Class: Congress can’t delegate policymaking or rule-making to agencies, but the courts can appoint themselves to take over any policy choice they want
35:37 Conclusion

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[kongox]

This is why we need civics back in high school.

[stephenleach]

Puerto Rico SHOULD be allowed statehood. PERIOD!! I'm a white, 72 year old army veteran, conservative recovering Republican. 👍💙🌊💪🇺🇲

[jumpneve]

Holy crap it's wonderful to hear a member of Congress speak on this based on history and facts! Absolutely wonderful series--thank you!

[Rebeccas_penmanship]

I'm in PA but Raskin is one of my favorites!!! So eloquent, intelligent, concise, brave, and correct.

[sherylhammond]

Always a master class with You Jamie Raskin🇺🇸⚖️

[AlAllerton]

Best episode yet!!
These guys are what real
_patriots_ REALLY LOOK LIKE!!
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[joez]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you, Mr. Cohen and Mr. Raskin.

[lesliefriedley]

I wish I could have had Congressman Jamie Raskin for my History and Government class in college. He is amazing. God Bless him. Keep up the good fight. Vote Blue 2024
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[oliviagarrett]

We are so lucky to have J Raskin and his knowledge to share

[robinbarr]

That's my congressman! It was such a thrill to vote for him today!

[HavehavefaithNAmer]

Good to see you again, Representative Raskin!! I look forward to these. Thank you for doing this! 💙💙💙

[rhondae]

Thank you so much for these Congressman Raskin! I can’t tell you how grateful I am!

[rockencook]

I enjoy how clearly Rep Raskin explains and how knowledgeable he is..

[kmackay]

I hated history in school. Listening to Jamie speak makes me thinking about changing my mind. I'm 80.

[DeborahHaden-vu]

Thank you Congressman Raskin for your service, patriotism, dedication to educating all of our citizens about democracy and your enthusiastic encouragement to all of us who want our precious form of government to continue and grow!!! And thank you Brian for platforming Congressman Raskin! I appreciate you both!!!

[pamdoughty]

Love "Class"! Thank you Brian and Jamie

[gretchenhill]

It's always good to hear Jamie Raskin explain issues related to the constitution.

[chrisstell]

Thank you Congressman Jamie Raskin, you have more intelligence in your little figure that in the whole of the Republican Party ! Vote Blue.

[colleenbrady]

Two good humans Brian and Jamie! Two Democracy heroes! Thank you !