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News and Political Analysis from RealClearPolitics

RealClearPolitics Podcast RealClearPolitics, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan

    • News

News and Political Analysis from RealClearPolitics

    Preparation Strategies for the Presidential Debate, the Primary Race Between New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer, and the Exchange Between Kasie Hunt and Trump Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt

    Preparation Strategies for the Presidential Debate, the Primary Race Between New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer, and the Exchange Between Kasie Hunt and Trump Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt

    Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss the candidates’ preparation strategies for this Thursday’s presidential debate and this morning’s controversial exchange between CNN host Kasie Hunt and Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt: Hunt cut off Leavitt’s camera when she brought up past statements by Dana Bash and Jake Tapper about Donald Trump.
    They also discuss the primary race between New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman and challenger George Latimer and Bowman’s use of foul language at Saturday’s rally that featured Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about Trump’s process for choosing a running mate. And lastly, Carl Cannon talks with the CEO of the Open to Debate Foundation Clea Conner about what's wrong with the presidential debates and how to fix them.

    • 43 min
    Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s FEC Complaint for Keeping Him Out of the Presidential Debate, the Biden Campaign’s New Ad Strategy for Hispanic Voters, and the DNC’s Plan to Nominate the Biden/Harris Ticket by Zoom

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s FEC Complaint for Keeping Him Out of the Presidential Debate, the Biden Campaign’s New Ad Strategy for Hispanic Voters, and the DNC’s Plan to Nominate the Biden/Harris Ticket by Zoom

    Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s FEC complaint against CNN for keeping him out of next week’s presidential debate and the DNC’s plan to nominate the Biden/Harris ticket by Zoom in advance of the Democratic Convention. They also chat about the Biden campaign’s new advertising strategy to reach Hispanic voters during the Copa América soccer tournament, which starts today. Plus, a new California Supreme Court decision will keep the Taxpayer Protection Act off the state’s ballot in November, a move that is seen as a win for Governor Gavin Newsom. Next, Andrew Walworth talks to Douglas Holtz-Eakin, former director of the Congressional Budget Office, about this week’s increase by the CBO of the 2024 federal deficit and debt projections, and why neither major political party seems interested in debt reduction. And finally, Carl Cannon talks with Democratic strategist Maria Cordona about the politics behind President Biden’s immigration plans.

    • 43 min
    Preparations for CNN's Presidential Debate, New Polls that Show Joe Biden’s Numbers Improving, and a New Ranking of American Cities Based on How Well They are Run.

    Preparations for CNN's Presidential Debate, New Polls that Show Joe Biden’s Numbers Improving, and a New Ranking of American Cities Based on How Well They are Run.

    Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss preparations for next Thursday’s CNN presidential debate and new polls from Fox News that show Joe Biden’s numbers improving over former president Trump. Then, they talk about a New York Times survey that shows Biden’s advantage among women declining and a new ranking of American cities based on how well they are run. Next, Tom Bevan talks to Spencer Kimball of the Emerson College Polling Center on new poll results from the swing states. And finally, Carl Cannon talks with Lindsay Chervinsky, new head of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon.

    • 43 min
    Tuesday’s Primary Results in Virginia, Boeing CEO David Calhoun’s Congressional Testimony, and the Passing of Baseball Legend Willie Mays

    Tuesday’s Primary Results in Virginia, Boeing CEO David Calhoun’s Congressional Testimony, and the Passing of Baseball Legend Willie Mays

    Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss Tuesday’s primary results in Virginia and Boeing CEO David Calhoun’s congressional testimony. They also talk about the significance of Juneteenth as a federal holiday and the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays, who left us yesterday at the age of 93. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RCP contributor Charles Lipson about the political strategy behind Donald Trump’s promise to stop taxing workers’ tips. And then, Carl Cannon talks with Jean Becker, former chief of staff to George H. W. Bush, about his legacy.

    • 43 min
    President Biden’s New Executive Order on Immigration, Donald Trump’s Plan to Replace the Income Tax With Tariffs, and is the Viral Video of Biden Freezing Fake?

    President Biden’s New Executive Order on Immigration, Donald Trump’s Plan to Replace the Income Tax With Tariffs, and is the Viral Video of Biden Freezing Fake?

    Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss President Biden’s new executive order on immigration and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s contention yesterday that recent unflattering viral video clips of the President are “cheapfakes.” They also talk about new polling from Gallup that shows Democrats becoming more liberal on social issues and Donald Trump’s visit today to rally Republicans in Racine, Wisconsin. Next, Carl talks with RCP national correspondent Susan Crabtree about how a US Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint while on assignment with the president for Saturday’s Hollywood gala. And lastly, Andrew talks with tax historian Phillip W. Magness about Donald Trump’s plan to replace the income tax with tariffs and how the U.S. ended up with an income tax in the first place.

    • 43 min
    Trump Moves Up in the RCP Betting Averages, Joe Biden’s Hollywood Fundraiser, and What About the Secret Democrat Plot to Replace Biden?

    Trump Moves Up in the RCP Betting Averages, Joe Biden’s Hollywood Fundraiser, and What About the Secret Democrat Plot to Replace Biden?

    Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss Joe Biden’s Hollywood fundraiser this past weekend and the controversy over a video of the president leaving the stage. Plus, the meaning of a new article from the UK Daily Mail outlining a “Secret Democrat Plot to Replace Biden.” They also talk about changes in the RCP Average of 2024 Generic Congressional Vote polls, Trump moving up in the RCP Betting Averages, and a growing debate within the progressive movement on the role of families and children. Next, Tom Bevan talks with Rachel Hoff, policy director at the Ronald Reagan Institute, about a new poll on Americans’ attitudes concerning US global engagement. And rounding it out, Carl Cannon talks with RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about the Biden’ campaign’s new video focused on former President Trump’s recent conviction and his efforts to woo Black voters in Michigan.

    • 43 min

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