Perino on Politics

Dana speaks with host of The Rich Zeoli Podcast, Rich Zeoli, about where voters stand just over a week before the midterms, and why some polling may be missing the mark. They discuss GOP spending in key Senate races and how the outcome could influence the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential field, including Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Uphill Battle: Dana and Rich look at new concerns about AI and election security after an unauthorized attempt to access Georgia’s election website.
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With just two weeks until the Midterm Elections, voters continue to express frustration over the economy, giving Democrats a potential advantage as Republicans fight to hold onto Congress. Bruce Mehlman, founder of Mehlman Consulting and author of The Age of Disruption Substack, examines the latest polling, the challenges facing rural voters, and what a potential shift in congressional control could mean for a lame-duck congressional session.

Uphill Battle: Bruce and Dana look ahead to 2028, including the potential Republican and Democratic contenders and the political forces that could shape the next presidential race.

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With 22 days until Election Day, will Republicans maintain control of the House and Senate? Dana speaks with longtime Republican operative and former Senate Leadership Fund president Steven Law to analyze low GOP voter enthusiasm, key battleground races, and massive campaign ad spending.

Uphill Battle: Following the midterms, Dana and Steven discuss how potential candidates could set the stage for the 2028 Presidential Election.

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With control of the Senate hanging in the balance, Republicans face crucial warning signs across key 2026 battlegrounds. Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast, Matt Whitlock, examines essential Senate races in Texas, Maine, and Minnesota. They also explore President Trump's defensive campaign strategy and early 2028 presidential maneuvers.Uphill Battle: Dana and Matt discuss why state-level court fights could rewrite the political map for years to come.

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With roughly 35 days until the midterm elections, Dana is joined by Don “Stew” Stewart, founder of The Stewart Group. They look back at the 2006 Midterm Elections for clues about today’s political landscape, from massive Super PAC spending and presidential travel to shifting generic ballot numbers.

Plus, they weigh in on the razor-thin races taking shape in key states like Texas and Michigan.

Uphill Battle: Stew and Dana examine how AI data centers and energy costs are shifting voter sentiment nationwide.

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