RFK Jr. Deploys a Gish Gallop in CNN Interview
RFK Jr. peppered Dana Bash with a rapid-fire string of vaccine and COVID-era claims in a CNN interview, a debated tactic experts call a "Gish gallop" designed to overwhelm an opponent rather than substantiate arguments; the piece explains the tactic, cites scholars on its use in political discourse, and notes how Bash had to balance moderation with counterpoints during the 21-minute exchange.