Fake Polls, Real Wave?
Summary
The hosts analyze the latest polls showing Democrats leading the House race and discuss the potential for flipping Senate seats in Mississippi and South Carolina. They also cover the Pentagon's plans for a new attack on Iran and the fallout from a fake polling operation that damaged a Michigan candidate's campaign. The episode features a critical look at the "disgusting" ad in Ohio's gubernatorial race, which is defended by Vice President Vance, and includes highlights from the final Senate debates in Michigan and Kansas.
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Intro: Midterm polls and election eve plans
Election night livestream and Elijah's challenge
Analysis of final NYT Siena poll and GOP spending
Trump's ocean naming and rally performance
Trump's approval drop and Democratic brand recovery
Turnout composition and young voter participation
Black voter turnout and South Carolina race strategy
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FCC threats and the Wedgwood fake poll scandal
Impact of fake polls on McMorrow and Abdul campaigns
Fake polls in Michigan and California races
Trump's Iran strategy and war powers debate
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Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial Ohio ad
JD Vance's reaction and loyalty to Trump
JD Vance ignored at Bengals practice
Michigan Senate debate: Abdul vs. Stevens
Kansas Senate debate: Hamilton vs. Marshall
DOJ investigations and accountability for Trump allies
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Interview: Keisha Lance Bottoms on Georgia politics
Interview: Film industry, housing, and race dynamics
Interview: Election integrity and personal history
Outro: Crooked Con and Orderly Meds
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