Jim Geraghty of National Review and Greg Corombos of Radio America cheer up as they see new Senate polls showing Rick Scott with a healthy lead in Florida and Republicans within striking distance in Wisconsin. They also shake their heads as Sen. Elizabeth Warren issues perfunctory condolences to the family of Mollie Tibbetts but says we need to focus on our real immigration problems. And they marvel at Senate Democrats, who now insist that the consideration of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh must wait because Michael Cohen has accused President Trump of a campaign finance violation.
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SCOTUS Upholds Free Speech at Polls, Trump Praises Kim, IG Releases DOJ Report
Jim Geraghty of National Review and Greg Corombos of Radio America celebrate another free speech victory coming out of the Supreme Court as it ruled against a Minnesota law that banned political apparel at the polls. They also remain confused at President Donald Trump’s praise for the murderous North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-Un. And they look at the initial details of the long-anticipated Inspector’s General report about Comey, Lynch, and the Hillary Clinton private server investigation.
Pompeo in Peril? Americans Clueless on Holocaust, RNC’s Lame Anti-Comey Campaign
Jim Geraghty of National Review and Greg Corombos of Radio America shake their heads as the Republican National Committee furiously tries to line up a few Democrats to push Mike Pompeo over the finish line as the next Secretary of State. They also hang their heads as large percentages of Americans demonstrate very poor knowledge about the Holocaust, including 41 percent of Americans and 66 percent of millennials who have no idea what Auschwitz was. And they throw up their hands, as the Republican National Committee tries to discredit the upcoming media blitz from former FBI Director James Comey by favorable quoting Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, and Maxine Waters.
Tax Cuts More Popular, Rough 2018 Forecast, Are Reporters Fit to Serve?
Jim Geraghty of National Review and Greg Corombos of Radio America welcome a new poll showing nearly half of Americans hold a positive view of the Republican tax bill and are bullish on the economy, although they are not ready to give Trump and the GOP credit. They also wince as Democrats win a usually safe Republican seat in the Wisconsin State Senate, and Gov. Scott Walker urges GOP members and activists to make sure people know about their significant accomplishments. And they sigh as President Trump’s doctor gives the commander-in-chief a clean bill of health, but White House reporters still ask the physician a litany of repetitive questions about Trump’s mental health and whether he he is fit to serve under the conditions of the 25th Amendment.
GOP’s Endless Infighting, Trump’s Troubling Polls, Hillary’s Delusion
Jim Geraghty of National Review and Greg Corombos of Radio America sigh as public squabbles between President Trump and GOP congressional leaders and members leaves us wondering if they will get anything consequential accomplished by the end of the year. They also wince as terrible poll numbers for President Trump on several questions reflect what may be a rough road ahead for Republicans in 2018. And they roll their eyes and unload on Hillary Clinton over her new book excerpts.
Three Martini Lunch 9/29/16
Jim Geraghty of National Review and Greg Corombos of Radio America applaud Congress for overturning an Obama veto by huge margins and allowing 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia. They also sigh as Fox News is forced to tell their hosts that online polls about who won Monday’s debate are not the same as a scientific poll. And they wonder what Gary Johnson is smoking as he fails to name a single leader he respects. Actually, we’re pretty sure we know what he’s smoking.
The News Part 2
Just how far did the stock market fall on Tuesday? What are McCain and Obama saying about the mortgage mess that started all of this…and about each other’s handling of the crisis? What did Sarah Palin say today about Barack Obama’s relationship with an unrepentant domestic terrorist? We answer all of those questions. Listen here!
Previewing McCain-Obama II
John McCain and Barack Obama will square off in the second of three presidential debate tonight on the campus of Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. How will the candidates be impacted by the town hall format? How will they try to use the financial crisis to show they are the best choice for president? How will the candidates and their remarks be influenced by poll numbers suggesting momentum for Obama? We ask all those questions to Christina Bellantoni, National Political Reporter for The Washington Times.
The News
The Dow suffers a massive sell-off before recovering a bit before the close…Congress starts investigating the Wall Street mess…and Obama’s connections with a former terrorist and McCain’s Keating Five days are front and center on the campaign trail. We cover all three of these major stories as we bring you the biggest headlines from Monday, October, 6, 2008.
Mudslinging on the Campaign Trail
Over the past few days, both campaigns have gotten more personal in their criticisms of the opposing ticket. The McCain campaigning is blasting Barack Obama for his connections with unrepentant 1960s terrorist Bill Ayers. In response, the Obama team is highlighting McCain’s involvement in the Keating Five scandal from a generation ago. Why are we seeing this now? Are these legitimate topics? Are these good strategies? And what impact will this have on Election Day? We ask longtime Democratic activist Michael Lewan, former Chief of Staff for Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman.