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Democrats Deeply Divided, Virginia GOP’s Uphill Battle, Another House Dem Dies

March 14, 2025 by GregC

Listen to “Democrats Deeply Divided, Virginia GOP’s Uphill Battle, Another House Dem Dies” on Spreaker.

Join Jim and Greg for the Friday 3 Martini Lunch as they break down deep divisions among Democrats over the spending bill, the Virginia GOP’s steep challenges in this year’s elections, and the House Democrats losing two members in just over a week.

First, Republicans finally get a chance to watch Democrats openly feud over whether to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer now reluctantly supports the bill, sparking an intense backlash from progressives. Jim also explains how Democrats are struggling to accept their minority status in Congress.

Next, they wince at the prospects for Virginia Republicans in this year’s elections. They usually don’t go well for the party that holds the White House. Virginia is also home to the second most federal employees in the nation, and the DOGE cuts are likely to be unpopular in the DC suburbs. Republicans do have an excellent candidate in Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears, but will the headwinds against her be too strong?

Finally, they discuss the passing of Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva, marking the second House Democrat to die in under two weeks. They note the oddity of Grijalva’s X account continuing to post after his death and also examine how these vacancies will impact the House until special elections are held to fill those vacancies.

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2024 Martini Awards Part 2: Sorry to See You Go, Rising Star, Fading Into Oblivion

December 24, 2024 by GregC

Listen to “2024 Martini Awards Part 2: Sorry to See You Go, Rising Star, Fading Into Oblivion” on Spreaker.

Join Jim and Greg as they offer the second installment of their highly coveted year-end awards. Today they remark on the people connected to politics that they’re most sorry to see pass away in 2024. They also share their choices for rising political stars and those who appear to be fading into political oblivion

They begin with those who left us over the past year. Jim chooses a former lawmaker who came within a whisker of holding one of the biggest jobs in the country, and most importantly, was a guest here on 3 Martini Lunch. Meanwhile, Greg highlights a conservative stalwart who served in the U.S. Senate for more than two decades.

Then it’s on to a much happier subject as they consider the rising political stars for 2024. They both choose an incoming Trump administration figure who promises to play a very important role as soon as Trump takes office. Greg also offers up an honorable mention for a cable news figure who has excelled at demolishing left-wing talking points while surrounded by Democrats.

Finally, there are a multitude of figures who they see fading into oblivion after this year. Jim looks at some of the most prominent names in the news while Greg eats crow on one of his picks from last year.

There will be a special 3 Martini Lunch on Christmas Day, as we bring you our September conversation with actor, director, and singer Robert Davi, best remembered by Jim and Greg as Special Agent Johnson in Die Hard.

Then join us on Thursday as we consider the categories of Biggest Lie, Best Political Theater, & Worst Political Theater for the past year.

Merry Christmas and thank you for listening to the 3 Martini Lunch!

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2023 Martini Awards Part 2: Sorry to See You Go, Rising Star, Fading Into Oblivion

December 22, 2023 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg as they offer the second installment of their highly coveted year-end awards. Today they remark on the people connected to politics that they’re most sorry to see pass away in 2023. They also share their choices for rising political stars and those who appear to be fading into political oblivion

They begin with those who left us over the past year. Jim chooses two friends involved in the political world who left suddenly and far too young. Greg mentions three figures, including a prominent conservative from across the Atlantic and a respected journalist in Washington.

Then it’s on to a much happier subject as they consider the rising political stars for 2023. They both choose Republicans on Capitol Hill – one of whom is frequently in the spotlight and other who is often working behind the scenes.

Finally, they agree on the political name most likely heading into oblivion after 2023. But Greg tosses out one other name near the top of his list who emerged from relative anonymity onto the national stage and now seems headed back to obscurity.

There will be no 3 Martini Lunch on Christmas Day. Join us on Tuesday as we consider the categories of Biggest Lie, Best Political Theater, & Worst Political Theater.
Merry Christmas and thank you for listening to the 3 Martini Lunch!

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2022 Martini Awards Part 2: Sorry to See You Go, Rising Star, Fading Into Oblivion

December 26, 2022 by GregC

Listen to “2022 Martini Awards Part 2: Sorry to See You Go, Rising Star, Fading Into Oblivion” on Spreaker.

Join Jim and Greg as they offer the second installment of their highly coveted year-end awards. Today they remark on the people connected to politics that they’re most sorry to see pass away in 2022. They also share their choices for rising political stars and the political figures who appear to be fading into oblivion – rarely to be heard from again.

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Greitens Needs to Go, Another Harris Flub, CDC Changes COVID Casualties

March 22, 2022 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg as they implore Missouri primary voters to pick another Republican as more allegations of abuse emerge about Senate candidate Eric Greitens. They also grimace as Vice President Harris offers up another nonsensical word salad in public comments. And the CDC retroactively changes COVID death totals, reducing the total for children by 24%.

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2021 Martini Awards Part 2: Sorry to See You Go, Rising Star, Fading Into Oblivion

December 27, 2021 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg as they offer the second installment of their highly coveted year-end awards. Today, they remark on the people connected to politics that they’re most sorry to see pass away in 2021. They also share their choices for rising political stars and the political figures who appear to be fading into oblivion – rarely to be heard from again. Or, in Greg’s case, maybe they just really, really want them to go away forever.

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In Memoriam 2021: Sports

December 23, 2021 by GregC

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As we prepare to close the books on 2021, we take time to remember those famous names and faces who left us from all walks of life.  In this segment, we will look back at prominent figures in sports who died this year.

This list includes the man who surpassed Babe Ruth as baseball’s all-time home run king, a legendary manager, one of the greatest college football coaches of all time, one of the most dominant middleweight fighters of all time, two Indy car legends and many more.

Join us as we remember these legends.  And please find our segments on those we lost in politics, media, and business and in entertainment.

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In Memoriam 2021: Politics, Media, Business

December 23, 2021 by GregC

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2021 was been a very difficult year for many American families. It also brought us the sad news of the deaths of many famous people. In this first section of our three-part series, we will remember key figures in politics, media, and business.

Our list includes a pioneer in space exploration, presidential nominees, other prominent political figures, famed media personalities and more.

Listen to the full podcast to hear our tributes to prominent figures in these areas and do not miss our other podcasts remembering those we lost in sports and in entertainment.

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Dems Turn on Cuomo, Biden Vaccine Blunder, Teachers’ Unions Trump Science

February 15, 2021 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg for a busy Presidents’ Day edition! First, they welcome Democrats in New York calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to lose his emergency powers in response to the nursing home death scandal. But will the consequences get any more severe? They also shake their heads as the Biden administration offers dozens of new vaccine sites, but they’re missing one important thing? And they unload on CDC Director Rochelle Walensky and Dr. Anthony Fauci for drastically watering down their calls for schools to reopen – an obvious sign that politics is trumping science in the Biden administration.

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Cuomo Scandal Gets Worse, Kerry’s Callous Climate Talk, The GameStop Gamble

January 28, 2021 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg as they welcome New York officials getting closer to the truth about nursing home deaths from COVID and how much Gov. Cuomo tried to cover up the numbers. They also hammer John Kerry and the Biden administration for smugly insisting that lots of energy industry workers will lose jobs but the green energy jobs will be even better. And while admitting limited knowledge of Wall Street, they discuss the GameStop trading chaos and the interesting political reaction to it.

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