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The Debate: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Sep 11, 2024

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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.

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Dana's Debate Prep: How To Break The Tie Sep 09, 2024

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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.

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A Post-Labor Day Forecast Sep 03, 2024

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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.

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Where Does The Needle Stand? Aug 26, 2024

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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.'

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Live From The DNC: Vice President Harris Takes The Stage Aug 22, 2024

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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?

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Live From The DNC: Democrats To The Main Stage Aug 19, 2024

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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?

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Drive The Message Home Aug 12, 2024

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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.

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MKH On Politics: The Sugar High Comes Crashing Down Aug 05, 2024

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FOX News Contributor Mary Katharine Ham fills in for Dana on this week’s edition of Perino On Politics and speaks with Republican strategist and co-founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed to get his take on the 2024 presidential race.

Colin dissects how recession fears could impact the country's vote come November. Later, he discusses the strategy behind Vice President Harris's running mate pick and explains how the focus on Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) has highlighted the progressive divide within the Democratic Party.

Uphill Battle: This weekend, former President Trump held a rally in Georgia where he reignited his old feud with the state's governor, Brian Kemp. Colin emphasizes that campaigns need to focus on the future, not the past, and that the former President must avoid making the election a referendum on himself.

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Can VP Harris Keep Her Sugar High? Jul 29, 2024

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Vice President Harris and former President Trump are neck and neck in a cut-throat presidential race - but will the momentum stay the same in November? Founding Partner at Cavalry LLC and co-host of the Ruthless podcast Michael Duncan examines how things are heating up in the 2024 Election.

Dana and Michael discuss the veepstakes for Vice President Harris and Consider which possibilities will be most advantageous for her campaign. Later, Michael dives into the online presence of each party and provides his takes on the messaging tactics used in this election cycle.

Uphill Battle: There were frequent conversations about 'double hater' voters during the Trump vs. Biden match-up. Now that Vice President Harris entered the race, Michael explains why it's important to watch how moderate and Independent voters react to her political record to see if her candidacy impacts the enthusiasm gap.

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Does Vice President Harris Get The Last Laugh? Jul 22, 2024

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Out with the old, in with the (sort of) new - President Biden has dropped out of the 2024

presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar examines what's in store from the historic reshaping of the 2024 election.

Dana and Josh look back at the many seismic political shifts brought on over the last month and discuss the factors working in VP Harris's favor, as well as those working against her. Later, they examine the possibilities of who she may choose for her running mate.

Uphill Battle: Last week's Republican National Convention showcased a strong and unified GOP backing former President Trump as their nominee. Josh contrasts that with the division within the Democratic Party and how the infighting will pose a challenge for them going into November.

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