Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and RCP White House reporter Phil Wegmann discuss Barack Obama in PA and the Harris campaign's push for men. They also talk about the latest WSJ polls, Trump's promised tax breaks, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Next, RCP contributor Charlie Stone interviews former NY Gov David Paterson on The Unknowns. Then finally, Andrew Walw…

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and White House Reporter Phil Wegmann discuss hurricane politics and the latest battleground state polls. They also talk about Donald Trump's play for New York and the string of controversies at CBS News. Next, Tom talks to Richard Porter about the scandals involving Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers' Union. An…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ most recent media appearances and Howard Stern’s experiences with Donald Trump. Then, they talk about President Biden’s “Revenge Tour” and how he will handle the remaining months of his administration. Next, they chat about a recent Newsweek poll that says 36 percent of Americans believe that the recent …

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the politics of Hurricanes Milton and Helene and new polls from The New York Times that show Kamala Harris with a three-point lead over Donald Trump. They also talk about Kamala Harris’ media blitz including today’s appearance on The View and how Elon Musk has become a target as he has become more involved in national …

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss how RCP approaches coverage of the anniversary of the October 7th massacre in Israel and how domestic politics affect President Biden's and Vice President Harris' public statements on the Middle East. They also talk about Kamala Harris’ upcoming media plans, (including tonight’s interview on 60 Minutes), and vice-presi…

Tom, Carl, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the Hurricane Helene recovery and the new jobs report.They also talk about the impact of Liz Cheney and Phil's story on Trump allies. Then, Tom interviews former Colorado GOP Rep. Ken Buck about the anti-Trump vote and the state of play in Colorado. And finally, Carl has a discussion…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the latest swing state polls, including Wisconsin, where Kamala Harris campaigned today with Liz Cheney. Also, a look at the timing of yesterday’s release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s new brief about Donald Trump for alleged election interference. They also talk about the politics of President Biden’s visit to Flori…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the performances of J.D. Vance and Tim Walz during last night’s vice-presidential debate, the impact on the 2024 race, and on each of the candidates’ future prospects. They also talk about the moderators of the vice-presidential debate and whether there will be another presidential debate before the election. Next, Tom…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss this morning’s missile attack of Israel by Iran, the Biden/Harris administration’s response, and the prospects of a wider war in the Middle East. They also talk about what both Tim Walz and J.D. Vance will try to accomplish in tonight’s’ vice presidential debate and the political impact of today’s massive port strike b…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl look forward to tomorrow’s vice-presidential debate and discuss new swing state polls that show the Pennsylvania Senate race tightening up. They also talk about President Biden’s handling of Hurricane Helene and the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live this past weekend which began with a cold open lampooning presidential r…

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Kamala Harris’ campaign appearance at the US border with Mexico today and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit at the White House yesterday and meeting with Donald Trump this morning in New York City. They also talk about Phil’s exclusive reporting on the c…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ first solo network news interview conducted last night by Stephanie Ruhle on MSNBC and they chat about Harris’ decision to visit the US/Mexican border tomorrow. Then, they talk about the new poll results that show growing Democratic strength in Texas and the announcement this morning that New York Mayor …

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ economic policy speech delivered today in Pittsburgh and look forward to her first solo television network interview which will be conducted tomorrow by Stephanie Ruhle on MSNBC. They also talk aboutthe new poll results from Gallup showing for the first time in 30 years; Republicans lead Democrats in ter…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss President Biden’s appearance today at the United Nations and Donald Trump’s speech in Savannah, Georgia where he focused on taxes and economic policy. They also chat about RCP’s “This Day in History” feature which allows users to compare polling averages across the last 3 presidential elections. Plus, they have a discu…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ decision to not attend the traditional Al Smith Dinner in New York and the politics of a second presidential debate before Election Day. They also chat about today’s release of a letter written by the alleged Trump assassin and Joe Biden’s appearance tomorrow at the United Nations annual meeting in New Y…

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP contributor and host of The Unknowns Charlie Stone discuss Kamala Harris’ virtual campaign event with Oprah Winfrey and Donald Trump’s appearance at the Israeli American Council National Summit in Washington, DC. They also talk about how the Harris campaign is outspending the Trump campaign by a factor of 20 to 1…

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Unherd Washington correspondent Emily Jashinsky discuss the Teamster Union’s decision to endorse neither presidential candidate in this year’s election and new polls that show housing costs are of rising concern among swing state voters. They also talk about new polling from Howard University that shows Kamala Harris…

Andrew, Tom, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Kamala Harris’ appearance yesterday at the National Association of Black Journalists and the new reporting of voter preferences in the swing states. They also talk about an exchange between Peter Doocy of Fox News and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre about toning down…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the latest news on the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump and look at brand new polls from Pennsylvania and other swing states. They also talk about Hillary Clinton’s remarks to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow last night regarding criminal charges against purveyors of what she calls disinformation, plus the new feature…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the political impact of the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump and calls for politicians of both parties to tone down their rhetoric. They also talk about Kamala Harris’ first solo television interview on a local ABC affiliate in Pennsylvania last Friday, and J.D. Vance’s appearances on several Sunday shows t…

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the suggestion by Democratic strategist Mark Penn that ABC News conduct an external review of the network’s conduct of this week’s presidential debate. They also look forward to the vice presidential debate scheduled for October 1st and they talk about the potentia…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss who won the presidential debate and whether winning the debate will translate into a victory in the election. They also talk about the latest swing state polls which show a tight race between Trump and Harris and John Kirby’s statements on veterans who criticized President Joe Biden’s handling of the withdrawal from Af…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss last night’s presidential debate and its impact on the 2024 election. They also talk about the performance of ABC debate hosts David Muir and Linsey Davis and whether the two candidates will agree to a second debate. Plus, the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the US and whether the national unity of tha…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the potential impact of tonight’s presidential debate and the Harris campaign’s addition of “policy pages” to its website. They also talk about the state of the race for the Senate including contests in Florida, Ohio, Montana, Maryland and Texas. Next, Andrew talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about ho…

Andrew, Tom, and RCP national political correspondent Susan Crabtree discuss the latest New York Times/Sienna poll which shows Trump slightly ahead of Harris among likely voters. They also look forward to tomorrow’s presidential debate and talk about Donald Trump’s changing position on marijuana legalization and the latest revelations regarding the…

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Emily Jashinsky, Washington correspondent for the UnHerd website, look forward to next week’s presidential debate and discuss new polls that show some tightening Senate races. They also talk about the return of anti-Israeli protests on US campuses and media coverage of J. D. Vance’s comments on this week’s school sho…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Donald Trump’s announcement today that if elected he’ll name Elon Musk to head a commission on government efficiency, and whether Democrats or Republicans now have a better get-out-the-vote effort for the November election. They also talk about the Biden Justice Department’s allegation that Vladimir Putin is trying to …

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss new swing state polls from CNN and whether Harris can win with a “vibes” strategy that avoids making specific policy proposals. They also talk about the effect of recent immigration on the US economy, and how immigration features in the presidential race. Plus, they chat about Tim Walz’ brother who has commented on the…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl talk about the Trump/Harris race and look forward to key political events in September. They discuss whether the accusations of Harris changing her accent are a legitimate campaign issue. They also talk about Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz’ avoidance of a press question about the six hostages killed by Hamas in Gaza and the …

On this special Labor Day edition of RealClearPolitics, Andrew Walworth interviews presidential historian Tevi Troy on his new book, “The Power and the Money,” about the changing relationship between leading corporate CEOs and American presidents. Then, Tom Bevan interviews Andrew Parasiliti from Al-Monitor about the future of the Middle East and A…

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss last night’s television CNN interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz conducted by Dana Bash, and J.D. Vance’s response to Harris’ comments. They then discuss why IVF has emerged as an issue in this year’s presidential contest, and Donald Trump’s statement yesterday that he did not support a six-w…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss tonight’s scheduled CNN interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, including questions suggested for interviewer Dana Bash by the Trump campaign. Plus, they also talk about new swing state polls and the Supreme Court ruling rejecting President Biden’s appeal for student loan relief. Then, Andrew Walworth talks to RCP N…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss tomorrow’s long-awaited television interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on CNN and new polls that show Republican Larry Hogan tied with Democrat Angela Alsobrooks in the Maryland senate race. They also talk about Jack Smith’s revised indictment of Donald Trump and the controversy over Trump’s appearance at the mem…

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Sean Trende discuss the 3 big questions about the election, the Harris/ Trump dueling campaign ads, and the border wall. They also talk about the controversy over the ABC presidential debate and Mark Zuckerberg's letter to Congress. Then finally, Carl interviews Greg Orman about RFK Jr.'s endorsement of Donald Trump.…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl talk about the reaction to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s endorsement of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance’s recent appearances on the Sunday talk shows. They also discuss how both the Harris and Trump campaigns are jockeying for position in advance of the upcoming presidential debate on ABC News and President Biden’s role in both leading …

Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon go over how the DNC went and the reactions to it. They also talk about RFK Jr.'s big announcement that he is dropping out of the race and endorsing Trump. Then, we flashback to a few segments from this past week at the DNC: Tom, Andy, and Carl talk with Juan Williams - Fox news analyst and The Hill columnist on the signifi…

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan, Philip Wegmann, and Grace Creek Media producer Alex Walworth discuss last night’s convention addresses by Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey. Then the panel discusses vice presidential nominee Tim Walz’ address and look forward to tonight’s speech by Kamala Harris. RCP reporter Adeline Von Drehle joins the panel…

Andrew, Tom, Carl, White House correspondent Phil Wegmann, and Un-herd Washington correspondent Emily Jashinsky discuss RFK Jr.’s decision to drop out of the race. They also talk about the latest polls and Donald Trump’s appearance yesterday in a town that the DNC calls the home of the KKK in Michigan. Next, Adeline Von Drehle and James Freeman of …

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, White House reporter Phil Wegmann, and national correspondent Susan Crabtree discuss last night’s addresses by Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton. The panel also talks about the rhetoric of the Harris campaign, including the Democrats’ use of “freedom,” a word that had been largely identified with the G0P. Next, they look f…

Broadcasting Live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann look forward to the big speech by President Joe Biden and discuss Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. They also talk about the latest polls and the importance of Pennsylvani…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss new inquiries into Secret Service activities by Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Darell Isaa (which have been largely spurred by reporting from RCP’s National Political Correspondent Susan Crabtree) and Kamala Harris’ economic agenda. Plus, Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz’ relationship with China and today’s anno…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss today’s joint appearance by President Biden and Vice President Harris in Maryland and the Biden/Harris record on the economy. They also chat about the politics of the upcoming vice-presidential debate and the resignation of Columbia University president Minouche Shafik. Next, Tom talks to Andrew Parasiliti of the RAND …

Andrew, Tom, and Carl look ahead to next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago and discuss brand new swing state polls from The Cook Political Report. They also discuss the release of new documents from the US State Department revealing that Hunter Biden sought help from diplomats while his father was serving as vice president and the po…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss last night’s two-hour interview of Donald Trump by Elon Musk on X and changing press attitudes toward censorship as evidenced by an exchange between a Washington Post Reporter and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. They also talk about the politics of the “no tax on tips” position that has been adopted by …

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss the Harris campaign’s “vibe,” talk about the latest polls and how RCP decides which to include in its average, and look at a report in the New York Times regarding a top Disney executive’s close ties to Kamala Harris, and check in on the state of the Trump campaign and vice presidential candidate …

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss Donald Trump’s press conference yesterday (including his story about a helicopter ride with former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown) and Kamala Harris’ campaign strategy in Arizona. Then, they talk about whether Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz will …

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Donald Trump’s press conference from Mar-a-Lago and Kamala Harris’ confrontation with pro-Palestinian demonstrators at a campaign rally in Detroit. They also talk about the important role of undecided voters in presidential elections and President Biden’s interview with CBS News that will be released this weekend. Next…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the reasons for Kamala Harris’ selection of Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota as her running mate and Rep. Cori Bush’s loss in last night’s Democratic Missouri primary. Then, they talk about President Biden’s lame duck presidency and the return of “Zuckerbucks”. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RCP senior elections analyst Sean T…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Kamala Harris’ selection of Governor Tim Waltz of Minnesota as her running mate and whether that choice will help the Democratic ticket in the critical swing states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. Then, they talk about the most recent RCP poll average which shows Harris beating Trump in both the two-way and f…

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the effect of the latest economic news on the presidential race and the final stretch of the Democratic Veep stakes in anticipation of tomorrow’s official announcement. They also talk about the weekend’s polls and how they affect the RCP averages, plus the strange but true story about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the dead…