Staff Reports
The Right Squad’s latest roundup brought plenty of laughs, but also serious reflection on recent Democratic blunders. Leading the pack for the dubious title of Donkey of the Week was California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell, whose idea to let voters cast ballots via their phones sparked widespread skepticism. In an era where concerns about election integrity are front and center, suggesting that phone voting is somehow foolproof played right into fears of fraud and tampering. It’s hard to take seriously a proposal that ignores the potential chaos of remote, digital voting on devices so easily hacked or manipulated.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro earned a chuckle with his attention to hairstyles, arguing no one should face job discrimination over their hair choices. While advocating against discrimination is noble, dedicating legislative energy to hairstyles strikes many as frivolous—a symbol of priorities gone haywire. The thought of courtroom battles over hairdos underscores a political class increasingly out of touch with pressing national concerns.
Senator Ruben Gallego’s own self-inflicted embarrassment was another highlight. His complaint that the Democratic Party doesn’t let women be “hot”, followed by blame-shifting when his remarks came to light, showed an unseemly mix of poor judgment and political cowardice. This kind of finger-pointing only exposes internal party fractures and detracts from substantive issues.
Meanwhile, Tennessee’s Afton Bain critiqued the prevalence of “theater kids in politics,” injecting humor while touching on a real frustration—the performative nature of modern politics. The image of drama queens running the show hits home for many who feel serious governance has been traded for political spectacle.
In the end, the Right Squad managed to entertain while delivering a reminder of the stakes behind the jokes. They honored the sacrifices of Afghan allies, grounding their humor in respect for real-world consequences. This blend of sharp satire and sober acknowledgment captures the spirit of holding leaders accountable without losing sight of the bigger picture.
