277: Battle For The Silver State with Jon Ralston

277: Battle For The Silver State with Jon Ralston

Author: Politicon October 10, 2024 Duration: 1:04:37
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James and Al discuss the hurricane response, the dangers of disinformation, and the growing cracks in Trump’s campaign before welcoming the Editor and CEO of The Nevada Independent, Jon Ralston.  They break down the state of the presidential race, looking at the role of the Hispanic vote and its gender divide, the impact of the Culinary Union, the salience of immigration, and the tax-free tip proposal.  They also weigh the merits of ground game and analyze the Dems prospects for the state’s senate seat and the staying power of Harry Reid’s political machine.

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