How the Left Shuts Down Debates: An Interview With Guy Benson

Jamie Jackson / June 11, 2015

Fox News contributor Guy Benson is the co-author of the new book “End of Discussion.” The Daily Signal interviewed Benson about how the left uses topics like race and bigotry to silence conservatives in debates.

You can watch the full 10-minute interview or see Benson’s answers to each question by going to the times in the video listed below:

• 2:12: Benson addresses what he calls the left’s use of race baiting “dog whistles” to stymie political debate.
• 4:04: How “End of Discussion” addresses claims that voter ID laws are being used to limit minority voters.
• 6:12: What should the right do to combat the left’s claims of racial bias when it comes to voter ID laws?
• 7:48: Benson, who announced he is gay in the book, addresses a chapter called, “Bake Me a Cake Bigots,” and explains why many of those who oppose same-sex marriage shouldn’t be described as bigots (even though he doesn’t agree with their viewpoint).