Episodes

  • Always Account for the Margin of Error

    Always Account for the Margin of Error
    Sep 16 2024
    One week after what could potentially be the only Presidential Debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump the polling is extremely tight. But is polling always a solid indicator of who will come out victorious on Election Day? Founder and President of Monadnock Strategies, Jesse Hunt explains why voters need to account for the margin of error in these polls. Jesse looks at gubernatorial races across the country and describes why they might be the most consequential races we'll have this cycle. He describes why North Carolina and New Hampshire as the ones to watch, and why reliance on ticket splitting for each race differs. Understanding the Polls: Jesse emphasizes that only around 10,000 -20,000 voters will matter in battleground states, meaning this will be a very close election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • The Debate: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    The Debate: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
    Sep 11 2024
    With eight weeks until Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for the first time on the debate stage. Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed and Columnist at the Washington Examiner Salena Zito discuss why the debate mattered more for the Vice President, how the moderators affected the candidate's performance, and why voters deserve a second debate. Colin and Salena explain why Vice President Harris will have to engage with voters in battlegrounds like Pennsylvania and focusing on the Keystone State will determine the election, but it won't be won in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. Uphill Battle: Dana describes the cash advantages Democrats have in Senate races across the country and why Republicans need to raise more money for a competitive advantage in these races. Plus, Colin weighs in on Vice President Harris's foreign affairs experience and how a potential October surprise could test her on the international stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Dana's Debate Prep: How To Break The Tie

    Dana's Debate Prep: How To Break The Tie
    Sep 9 2024
    It's a tied race, and someone or something has to break it. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) shares why he believes recent polling will impact how the candidates perform at the ABC News Presidential Debate. Speaker McCarthy weighs in on the end of Vice President Harris' honeymoon phase and points out which of her vulnerabilities former President Trump should use to his advantage at the debate. He and Dana examine the different pathways the candidates need to win, and why the current electoral map seems to favor the former President. Uphill Battle: Speaker McCarthy explains that he believes there is no undecided voter, and that whichever campaign gets out the low propensity voters will be successful. Later, he discusses which House and Senate races he's watching, and how the balance of power will impact the future administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • A Post-Labor Day Forecast

    A Post-Labor Day Forecast
    Sep 3 2024
    With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, there are only 63 days left until Election Day, so what are former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris doing during the final push of their campaigns? Co-host of The Five and former Congressman Harold Ford Jr. (D-TN) shares why it helps the country as a whole when the candidate's campaign in more than just swing states. Harold draws upon his experience running for Congress during the 1996 Presidental Election and how candidates at the top of the ticket can affect down-ballot races. Uphill Battle: Win the news cycle, every day. Harold describes why it's important to watch which candidate will be dominating the news cycle in the final days of the election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Where Does The Needle Stand?

    Where Does The Needle Stand?
    Aug 26 2024
    The Democratic National Convention is over, but was Vice President Harris able to move the needle for any undecided voters? National Review Senior Political Correspondent Jim Geraghty joins with a look ahead at the new phase of the 2024 Presidential Election. Dana and Jim look at the post-convention polling for Democrats and lay out the long road ahead for Vice President Harris in what is now a tied race. Later, they examine President Biden's recent handling of foreign affairs. Uphill Battle: Jim notes that ever since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, former President Trump's campaign has not been disciplined. He emphasizes that the Trump campaign must focus more on effective messaging moving forward, including labeling the Vice President as a 'San Francisco Liberal.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Live From The DNC: Vice President Harris Takes The Stage

    Live From The DNC: Vice President Harris Takes The Stage
    Aug 22 2024
    Vice President Kamala Harris is set to take the stage in Chicago to accept the Democratic Party's nomination and lay out her plans for the future of the nation. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar joins Dana to preview what to expect from the Vice President, weighs in on the tone of the convention, and the standout moments from the first three nights.Later, Dana and Josh discuss how the DNC highlighted Democrats' vulnerability on support for Israel and how the Vice President is towing the progressive line to try to appeal to moderates and leftists alike. Uphill Battle: While many rising stars within the Democratic Party have given speeches throughout the convention, there have been some that have stood out more than others. Who are the winners and losers of the event, and what column will the Vice President fall into? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Live From The DNC: Democrats To The Main Stage

    Live From The DNC: Democrats To The Main Stage
    Aug 19 2024
    What a difference a month can make! Perino on Politics is live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois as party members from across the country coalesce behind the Harris-Walz campaign, just weeks after President Biden bowed out of the race. CEO of Squared Communications Michael Meehan joins Dana to preview the DNC, from how the crowd will embrace President Biden to the other highly anticipated primetime speeches. They discuss how Vice President Harris has evaded media interviews since being the presumptive nominee and how her elusive nature appears to have revived feelings of instability of the Democratic presidential ticket. Later, Michael shares his hesitancy with the Harris-Walz campaign, sharing that despite the growing momentum they can’t ignore voter issues that originally plagued the 2024 Biden-Harris ticket. Uphill Battle: While Vice President Harris has gained momentum since replacing President Biden on the top of the Democratic presidential ticket, how does she find common ground with voters who are displeased with her handling of the war between Israel and Gaza? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Drive The Message Home

    Drive The Message Home
    Aug 12 2024
    Both major parties have their tickets set for the 2024 Presidential Election. But on the eve of the Democratic National Convention, what does the polling tell us about the state of the race today? Senior Political Strategist with Bracewell LLP Liam Donovan discusses what issues and voter demographics will decide November’s election. Liam and Dana look at both the electoral map and the Senate map to examine how competitive races are playing out across the country. Later, they discuss the media's bias toward Vice President Harris despite her lack of interviews on the campaign trail. Uphill Battle: With early voting beginning in less than a month, Democrats have been focused on their 'get out the vote' efforts. Liam emphasizes that former President Trump must unwind some of his old rhetoric or else Republicans might hurt themselves with turnout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins