Trump Puts the Mid in Midterms
Summary
This final pre-midterm episode analyzes a New York Times report depicting a cloistered, angry Trump and critiques his counterproductive rally strategy in South Carolina. The hosts discuss new polling data showing tight races in key states like South Carolina and Minnesota, while also covering Obama’s viral response to the "Cheesecake Factory" controversy. Finally, they examine the legal and strategic implications of the ballot-stacking scandal in Alaska involving Mary Peltola.
Topics discussed
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Crooked Con lineup and ticket info
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Intro and Crooked Con promotion
Trump's campaign trail behavior and rallies
Analysis of Trump's midterm strategy
Critique of Trump's state choices
Republican primary dynamics and Vance
Trump's move of staff to Oval Office
Fox News reporter and Trump supporter anecdote
South Carolina Senate race polling analysis
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Minnesota Senate poll and methodology debate
CNN polls in key swing states
House map analysis and early voting data
Nevada early voting analysis
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Obama's Cheesecake Factory joke and reaction
Trump's response to Obama's joke
Alaska ballot hacking controversy and lawsuit
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National Guard and election interference fears
Key House races to watch on election night
Benchmarks for measuring election success
Subscriber Q&A on polling and anxiety
Outro and upcoming episode schedule
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