Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

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279: McConnell and Michigan with Michael Tackett & Melissa Burke Oct 24, 2024

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James and Al explain why Kamala will win the presidency, focusing on demographics, the campaign’s ground game, and excellent surrogates. Then, they welcome AP Deputy Bureau Chief Michael Tackett to discuss Mitch McConnell's rise and evolution, his role in the current SCOTUS make-up, and his place in the growing schism in the Republican Party following Trump’s rise. They also speak with Melissa Burke of the Detroit News to break down the election landscape in Michigan, focusing on the importance of the Arab-American and student vote.
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CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID hits theaters October 25th at the Laemmle Royal in Santa Monica. James and Director Matt Tyrnauer will be there after the screenings for a Q&A hosted by political consultant Mike Murphy on the 25th and 26th. Get tickets now at CarvilleDoc.com/tickets. Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content by following James on Twitter @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville
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Mentioned On The Show:
From James: Three Reasons I’m Certain Kamala Harris Will Win
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Michael Tackett:
Twitter | AP | Author of “The Price Of Power”
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Twitter | Detroit News
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278: Fascism & The Fight For NC with Dr. Michael Bitzer & Max Boot Oct 17, 2024

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James and Al raise hell over the danger of fascism if Trump is elected and ask the leaders of our military to call out his rejection of democracy before welcoming Dr. Michael Bitzer to discuss the Democrats' prospects in North Carolina. They discuss the effect of the hurricane on the vote, the counties and cities with the most predictive value for the results, and what to expect in the state’s down-ballot races. Then, Al and James welcome historian Max Boot to explain how the Republicans have abandoned Reaganism in favor of Trump and extremism, the threat Trump poses to the Constitution, and why he left the party behind.
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CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID hits theaters in California and Texas this weekend before going nationwide! Get tickets now at CarvilleDoc.com/tickets. Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content by following James on Twitter @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville
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Michael Bitzer:
Twitter | Catawba College | Old North State Politics | Author of “Redistricting and Gerrymandering in North Carolina”
Max Boot:
Twitter | Threads | Website | WaPo | CFR | Author
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277: Battle For The Silver State with Jon Ralston Oct 10, 2024

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James and Al discuss the hurricane response, the dangers of disinformation, and the growing cracks in Trump’s campaign before welcoming the Editor and CEO of The Nevada Independent, Jon Ralston. They break down the state of the presidential race, looking at the role of the Hispanic vote and its gender divide, the impact of the Culinary Union, the salience of immigration, and the tax-free tip proposal. They also weigh the merits of ground game and analyze the Dems prospects for the state’s senate seat and the staying power of Harry Reid’s political machine.
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CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID hits theaters starting 10/11 at the IFC Center in Manhattan and then going nationwide. James and director Matt Tyrnauer will be there after the screenings for a Q&A on the 11th, 12th, & 13th. Get tickets now at CarvilleDoc.com/tickets. Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content by following James on Twitter @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville
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Jon Ralston:
Twitter | The Nevada Independent | Ralston Reports
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276: Putting It All On The Line with Ben Wikler And Martina Navratilova Oct 03, 2024

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James and Al react to the VP debate, call on Kamala’s campaign to go on the offensive, and welcome Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler. They strategize about how to win his state, defend the Blue Wall of northern battleground states, and expose the disastrous impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs on workers and inflation. Then, they’re joined by tennis legend Martina Navratilova to discuss her activism on behalf of women in sports, the desire to win, her experience defecting to the US from the Soviet Bloc, and the European perspective on the Ukraine War.
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CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID, comes out 10/5 @ 7 PM EST on CNN. Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content. Follow James on Twitter @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville
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Ben Wikler:
Twitter | Wisconsin Democratic Party | Website | Wisconsin Donations | MoveOn
Martina Navratilova:
Twitter | Website | International Tennis Hall of Fame | TopCourt.com
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275: Pennsylvania & The Fools On The Hill With Gov. Josh Shapiro & Dana Milbank Sep 26, 2024

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James and Al discuss the expanding conflict in the Middle East, strategize on the optimal messaging to win over voters based on their perceptions of the economy, tariffs, and tax cuts, and welcome PA Governor Josh Shapiro. They explain how Kamala is reviving the Obama coalition, the issues deciding the election, why it’s essential to take the campaign to Red areas, the role of the suburbs, and which bellwethers to watch. Then, WaPo’s Dana Milbank exposes how Republicans in the House are playing the fool and lays out the approach journalists should use when covering politics in the Trump era.
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Governor Josh Shapiro:
PA.gov | Twitter | Website | FaceBook
Dana Milbank:
Twitter | WaPo | Author of ‘Fools On The Hill’ & Other Books
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274: Live at 92NY Sep 21, 2024

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Live at 92NY

273: From Mississippi to the Battleground States with Michael Podhorzer & Wright Thompson Sep 19, 2024

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James and Al welcome former AFL-CIO political director Michael Podhorzer to discuss the current poll numbers and where the Harris campaign should focus. They explain the importance of the Black vote, winning over non-college-educated voters, and ensuring people turn out when a few thousand votes could decide the election. Then, they’re joined by the author of “The Barn”, Wright Thompson, to explore the events surrounding the murder of Emmett Till, the history of the cotton industry and its impact on the Civil War, and the ongoing battle for the soul of the South.
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Michael Podhorzer:
Twitter | AFL-CIO | Center For American Progress | Substack
Wright Thompson:
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272: Trump Gets Trumped Sep 12, 2024

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James and Al expose the incompetence of Trump and the MAGA members of Congress, analyze the presidential debate, and explore its repercussions. They explain why Kamala’s answer on immigration effectively derailed Trump, celebrate her masterful handling of the abortion issue, and break down why her focus on the future resonates so strongly with voters. They also compare the candidates' truthfulness, grade the moderators' performance, and weigh the impact of her win on the polls. With the momentum now shifting back to Vice President Harris, they call on former members of Trump’s administration who have spoken out against him to take a stand and endorse her.
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271: The Electoral Landscape Past & Present with Dr. Whit Ayres & Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky Sep 05, 2024

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James and Al tear into Trump's and the pro-life movement's hypocrisy and analyze the latest prospects for a ceasefire in Gaza. Presidential historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky then joins them to discuss John Adams’ role in the founding and how he and Jefferson diffused a constitutional crisis to kick off our country’s legacy of peaceful transitions of power, now threatened by Trump. They also welcome pollster Dr. Whit Ayres to investigate the accuracy of the polls, how to make sure Trump voters aren’t being underrepresented, and what the future of the Republican Party looks like if Kamala wins.
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Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky:
Twitter | LinkTr.ee | Website | SMU | Mount Vernon | Author
Dr. Whit Ayres:
Twitter | University of Chicago | North Star Opinion | AAPC | Author
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270: The Post-Biden World with David Ignatius Aug 29, 2024

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James and Al discuss the convention, Kamala’s CNN interview, and how she should approach the upcoming debate before welcoming WaPo’s David Ignatius. They game out the danger Israel faces from Iran and its proxies and the path to peace in Gaza, looking at the impact of Iran’s new president, Netanyahu’s need to hold together his governing coalition, and continued settler expansionism. Then, they explore the effects of Ukraine’s counter-invasion of Russia and our presidential election on the war in Europe and look ahead to the Republican Party’s prospects after Trump.
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