279: McConnell and Michigan with Michael Tackett & Melissa Burke

279: McConnell and Michigan with Michael Tackett & Melissa Burke

Author: Politicon October 24, 2024 Duration: 1:12:04
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James and Al explain why Kamala will win the presidency, focusing on demographics, the campaign’s ground game, and excellent surrogates.  Then, they  welcome AP Deputy Bureau Chief Michael Tackett to discuss Mitch McConnell's rise and evolution, his role in the current SCOTUS make-up, and his place in the growing schism in the Republican Party following Trump’s rise. They also speak with Melissa Burke of the Detroit News to break down the election landscape in Michigan, focusing on the importance of the Arab-American and student vote. 

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