Perino on Politics

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President Biden's State Of The Union Report Card Mar 08, 2024

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President Biden touted his accomplishments to millions of potential voters during Thursday's State of the Union address. Republican strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies Colin Reed provides his analysis of President Biden's high-stakes speech.

Dana and Colin review the eventful week in politics, discussing Super Tuesday's results, the latest rulings out of the Supreme Court, and the state of the 2024 presidential primary race.

Uphill Battle: When it comes to the issues at the top of voters' minds, President Biden has a messaging challenge ahead of himself. Colin explains how former President Trump holds the upper hand when it comes to policies on immigration, inflation, and crime.

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Don't Insult The Voter Mar 04, 2024

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How Super will Tuesday turn out to be? Assistant Editor of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Page and FOX News Contributor James Freeman discusses the delegates at stake in the upcoming Primaries and Caucuses.

Later, James and Dana look ahead to the upcoming State of the Union Address and discuss candidates' strategies on issues such as immigration, inflation, and reproductive rights.

Uphill Battle: Does Nikki Haley's performance in the GOP Presidential Primary indicate a shift within her party? James discusses why the politics of President Reagan are no longer popular amongst Republicans.

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McEnany On Politics: It's Helpful To Be The Challenger Feb 26, 2024

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Co-Host of Outnumbered Kayleigh McEnany fills in for Dana on this week's edition of Perino On Politics. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar reflects on the results from the South Carolina Republican primary and looks ahead at what to expect from Super Tuesday.

Kayleigh and Josh delve into the coalition problems facing the frontrunners in both parties and how they'll play out in swing states. Later, they discuss the role that former President Trump's VP pick could have on securing votes from suburban mothers.

Uphill Battle: Michigan is a major swing state in this year's election. Josh analyzes the makeup of Michigan voters and explains how President Biden's age, as well as his policies on Israel, energy, and unions will impact his performance in the state.

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Will South Carolina Offer Home Field Advantage? Feb 19, 2024

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As Saturday's primary soon approaches, will former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley have home home-field advantage? National Review Senior Writer Noah Rothman provides his assessment of the Palmetto State's primary.

Later, Dana and Noah look at the House and discuss foreign aid, impeachment efforts, and the state of the U.S. southern border.

Uphill Battle: Noah analyzes the likelihood of former President Trump winning the 2024 election and emphasizes the need for him to convince voters who voted against him to now vote for him.

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Cleanup On Aisle 46 Feb 12, 2024

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President Biden isn't getting any younger, and the voters are noticing. Republican strategist and Vice President at Targeted Victory Matt Gorman weighs in on the fallout from the latest Special Counsel report.

Later, Dana and Matt discuss Senate leadership and how upcoming elections could present pickup opportunities for Republicans.

Uphill Battle: Matt looks ahead to Tuesday's special election to replace former Congressman George Santos (R-NY) and how an inclement weather forecast could impact turnout.

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President Biden Fumbles Messaging Opportunity Feb 05, 2024

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President Biden secured victory in South Carolina's Democratic Primary this weekend, however, he still faces hurdles in lifting voters' enthusiasm. President of the Sentinel Action Fund Jessica Anderson explains what the challenges say about his chances of re-election.

Dana and Jessica look at the upcoming races in the primary calendar and discuss how issues such as crime, immigration, and inflation are impacting voters this week. Later, Jessica examines how Republicans are trying to reach younger Americans with messaging on education and childcare.

Uphill battle: Republicans have a big opportunity to create a durable Senate majority in this year's election. Jessica shares which states she's watching out for and discusses why she believes vulnerable Democrats can lead to significant pickups for the GOP.

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Haley's Campaign Has Been Shaken, But Won't Be Stirred Jan 29, 2024

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After sweeping successes in both Iowa and New Hampshire, former President Donald Trump is moving closer to securing his party's presidential nomination. National Review Senior Political Correspondent and Co-host of the Three Martini Lunch podcast Jim Geraghty discusses the importance of Nikki Haley staying in the race to give Republicans the primary they deserve.

Jim and Dana discuss the state of the Republican Primary and look ahead to primaries in Nevada and South Carolina. Later, Jim looks at the communication surrounding the border crisis and explains why Republicans shouldn't wait until November to address the issue.

Uphill Battle: President Biden is dealing with the second-worst third-year approval ratings since President Jimmy Carter. Jim argues that Biden's presidency was meant to be transitional, but that the lack of support for Vice President Harris means his party doesn't see her as a viable candidate in 2024.

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And Then There Were Two Jan 22, 2024

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It's a two-person race for the Republican presidential nomination - how are things heating up? Host of Sunday Night In America With Trey Gowdy and The Trey Gowdy Podcast, former South Carolina Congressman Trey Gowdy joins Dana in New Hampshire for a conversation about the state of the race ahead of the New Hampshire primary.

Trey looks at Capitol Hill to discuss the challenges facing House Speaker Mike Johnson as he governs Congress with a slim majority.

Uphill battle: If former President Trump is able to secure his party's presidential nomination, he'll have to work to unite the divided Republican voters. Trey explains that if takes a conciliatory approach rather than igniting his base, he may be successful.

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Watching The Race For Second Place Jan 15, 2024

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In frigid temperatures, Iowa caucus-goers will cast their votes in the first test of the Republican Presidential Primary race. FOX News Contributor and Host of the Guy Benson Show on FOX News Talk Radio Guy Benson lays out the stakes at hand for the candidates.

Dana and Guy evaluate campaign strategies and explain what the results in Iowa could mean for the road ahead. They look at President Biden's lackluster campaign trail and discuss whether third-party disrupters will pull votes from either party.

Uphill battle: On top of President Biden's popularity problem, Democrats lack an attractive heir apparent. Guy explains that the party is running out of time to find a replacement nominee that will grow enthusiasm within the party.

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In It To Win It Jan 08, 2024

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We can officially say the 2024 Presidential Election cycle is upon us, the candidates have campaigned and now it's time for the voters to decide.

Former Senior Counselor to President Trump and Founder of KA Consulting, Kellyanne Conway joins with a temperature check on the remaining GOP Candidates' favor amongst voters heading into the Iowa Caucuses.

Former President Trump remains the frontrunner in the GOP race to the White House, despite former Ambassador Nikki Haley's increase in support amongst prominent donors. While the Haley campaign's growth is substantial, Kellyanne reminds listeners that donors don't determine elections, voters do.

Uphill battle: The Democrat Party has long been regarded as the party for young, progressive, and minority voters, however with President Biden losing support from these key demographics the 2024 Presidential Election looks less reminiscent of 2020 by the day. Kellyanne emphasizes that President Biden will need to remind voters that he is still the candidate who did and can still defeat Donald Trump.

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