271: The Electoral Landscape Past & Present with Dr. Whit Ayres & Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky

271: The Electoral Landscape Past & Present with Dr. Whit Ayres & Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky

Author: Politicon September 5, 2024 Duration: 1:14:24
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James and Al tear into Trump's and the pro-life movement's hypocrisy and analyze the latest prospects for a ceasefire in Gaza. Presidential historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky then joins them to discuss John Adams’ role in the founding and how he and Jefferson diffused a constitutional crisis to kick off our country’s legacy of peaceful transitions of power, now threatened by Trump.  They also welcome pollster Dr. Whit Ayres to investigate the accuracy of the polls, how to make sure Trump voters aren’t being underrepresented, and what the future of the Republican Party looks like if Kamala wins.

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