Perino on Politics

Democrats have flipped control of Congress and numerous statehouses, delivering a historic midterm sweep against the GOP. Dana speaks with longtime Republican operative and former Senate Leadership Fund president Steven Law to examine the catastrophic down-ballot losses and why voter turnout and economic warning signs were ignored.

Uphill Battle: Dana and Steven analyze the early maneuvering for the 2028 presidential race and what both parties must do to rebuild from the ground up.
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Control of Congress hangs in the balance as millions of voter's head to the polls to deliver a verdict on Washington. Dana convenes her top political insiders, Colin Reed, Matt Whitlock, and Salena Zito examine kitchen-table economic anxiety, candidate quality, and Congresswoman Haley Stevens' (D-MI) shocking split with Michigan Democrats.

Uphill Battle: The panel explores the post-election policy fights, from California’s wealth tax to health care battles, that will immediately shape the road to 2028.

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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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