Goat Rodeo (with Addisu Demissie)
Summary
Hacks on Tap hosts David Axelrod, John Heilman, and guest Adisu DeMessi analyze the razor-thin Wisconsin gubernatorial primary between David Crowley and Francesca Hung. They discuss how Republican interference, Tony Evers’ late endorsement, and polling errors contributed to Crowley’s narrow victory. The panel also covers Peggy Flanagan’s landslide win in Minnesota and debates whether progressive candidates like Abdul El-Sayed should distance themselves from controversial allies like Hasan Piker to build broader coalitions.
Topics discussed
Intro and podcast network promotions
Guest introductions and working class definitions
Wisconsin primary chaos and candidate overview
Francesca Hung's rise and Republican strategy
Tony Evers' late endorsement impact
High stakes of the Wisconsin governor's race
Sponsors: Nutrafol, Aura Frames, Mint Mobile
Wisconsin results update and Murphy's absence
Polling failures in Michigan and Wisconsin
Media dynamics and Minnesota primary comparison
Democratic Party's internal tug of war
Hasan Piker controversy and El-Sayed's response
Campaign lessons and advertising effectiveness
Promo for 'Why Are You Like This?' and Aura Frames
Political virtue and Crowley's absentee ballot lead
Midterm outlook and closing remarks
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