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President Biden’s Withdrawal, the Kamala Harris’ Candidacy, and House Hearings with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Jul 22, 2024

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Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ candidacy following President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and whether Biden will also have to resign from the presidency. They also talk about who Harris might name as her running mate and today’s House hearings with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on the shooting of former President Donald Trump and whether she will be forced to resign. Next, Carl talks to Democratic strategist Lanny Davis about Biden’s withdrawal from the campaign and Harris’ options for vice president. And lastly, Tom and Carl speak with RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann on how the Trump campaign is preparing to run against Kamala Harris. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Look Back at the Final Night of the RNC Jul 19, 2024

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Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss Donald Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention. They also talk about the prospects of Joe Biden dropping out of the race and the musical entertainment from Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock, and Lee Greenwood. Then finally, they discuss what will happen at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump's Speech, Biden's Flubs, J.D. Vance Jul 18, 2024

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Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan, and Phil Wegmann talk about Trump's speech at the RNC, rumors of President Biden possible dropping out of the race as well as his most recent flubs. They they speak with Susan Crabtree about J.D. Vance's RNC speech.

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J.D. Vance's Speech, Elon Musk, Biden Gets COVID Jul 18, 2024

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Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan and RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende discuss tonight’s acceptance speech by Republican Vice Presidential Nominee J.D. Vance. Then they are joined by former Georgia Senator Kelley Loeffler to talk about the state of GOP fundraising, including reaction to announcement that Elon Musk would contribute $45M each month for a total of $180M to a Republican Super PAC in support of Donald Trump. They the speak with Illinois delegate Richard Porter to talk about his confrontation on the convention floor with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R.FL) and the White House announcement that President Biden has contracted COVID and would be cancelling appearances in the coming days. The follows a discussion of Democratic efforts to convince President Joe Biden to step down from the presidential race, including new polls on swing voters’ attitudes.

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Real Clear Politics LIVE at the Republican National Convention Day 2 Jul 16, 2024

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Senior Elections analyst Sean Trende broadcast live in Milwaukee at the Republican National Convention. They discuss the latest polls and whether J. D. Vance helps the Republican ticket in critical swing states. Then, Andrew, Carl, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann preview tonight’s line-up of speakers at the RNC including former presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. Next, Andrew, Carl, Tom, and Phil are joined by Fox political analyst Juan Williams and Unherd Washington correspondent Emily Jashinsky to talk about the changing schedule of the DNC’s nominating process and whether the “Drop Biden” movement has been stopped or just slowed. Then finally they discuss whether a "kinder and gentler" Trump will emerge this week due to the attempt on the former president’s life and look forward to Trump’s Thursday address. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Real Clear Politics LIVE at the Republican National Convention Jul 16, 2024

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon broadcast live in Milwaukee at the Republican National Convention. They discuss Donald Trump's assassination attempt and his choice for a running mate - Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can Biden Survive, New Polls Show Harris Stronger, and Trump Gets Ready for the RNC Jul 12, 2024

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Andrew, Carl, Tom, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann review President Biden’s press conference and whether it will staunch calls for him to withdraw from the race. Plus, new national polls from NPR that show both Biden and Vice President Harris beating Trump. They also discuss how Vice President Harris is handling this unique political moment and they look ahead to next week’s GOP National Convention. Then, Andrew talks to Rep. Bergman (R- Michigan) about a new treatment for veteran Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that he says is being held up by activists who claim that treating Veterans for PTSD “perpetuates the logic of white supremacism, capitalism, and imperialism.” And finally, Carl talks to Zack Beauchamp, senior correspondent at VOX, about recent European elections and what they might mean for the US. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NATO Summit, the New Polling on Kamala Harris, and Where Does China Stand in Putin's War? Jul 11, 2024

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Today on the podcast - Andrew Walworth interviews Thom Shanker, longtime defense correspondent and editor at the New York Times and Chicago Tribune. They discuss the book he co-authored called “An Age of Danger: Keeping America Safe in an era of new superpowers". Then, Tom Bevan speaks with RCP National Political Reporter Susan Crabtree about her new piece on the REALCLEAR POLITICS website called "Kamala Harris' Star Rises While Gavin Newsome's Fades" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What a Kamala Harris Administration Might Look Like, Trump’s Rally with Senator Marco Rubio, and the Continued Pressure on President Biden to Drop Out Jul 10, 2024

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Andrew, Carl, and Tom talk about the continued pressure on President Biden to drop out including today’s New York Times op-ed by George Clooney urging him to withdraw. They also discuss what a Kamala Harris administration might look like, former President Donald Trump’s rally with Senator Marco Rubio last night in Florida, and new polling from AARP on Asian-American voters' views of the presidential race. Next, Andrew talks to presidential historian Tevi Troy about the GOP platform and the upcoming Republican Convention. And finally, Carl talks to RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende about the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Just-Released 2024 Republican Party Platform, New National and Swing State Polls, and the Meetings of Democrats on Whether to Advise Biden to Withdraw Jul 09, 2024

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Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss today’s meetings of House and Senate Democrats on whether to advise Biden to withdraw from the presidential race as well as new national and swing state polls from Emerson College Polling. They also talk about an article by Kat Ronsefield in the Free Press about the 1993 film “Dave”. She writes it has a plot that is “eerily familiar,” to what is happening in today’s White House. Plus, they chat about the just-released 2024 Republican Party Platform. Next, on the opening day of the 75th NATO Summit in Washington DC, Andrew Walworth talks to James S. Robbins, Dean of Academics at the Institute of World Politics about Ukraine, European elections, and how NATO allies view the US presidential contest. And finally, Carl Cannon talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about President Biden’s role as host of the NATO Summit and the US role in the alliance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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