378: Populism & Swing Elections with Ron Brownstein & Rebecca Bennett
Summary
James Carville and Al Hunt interview Ron Brownstein on the Maine Senate race following Jared Plattner’s withdrawal, discussing potential replacements and the challenge of defeating Susan Collins. They analyze the Michigan Senate contest, the rise of far-left candidates in primaries, and polling trends regarding Trump disapproval. The episode concludes with Rebecca Bennett, a Democratic candidate for New Jersey’s 7th District, discussing her campaign against incumbent Tom Kane.
Topics discussed
Introduction and show sponsors
Maine gubernatorial primary and candidate selection
Susan Collins and the Maine Senate race dynamics
Michigan Senate race and left-wing populism
Democratic strategy and polling in red states
Israel policy and Democratic primary challenges
Party repositioning and 2024 election lessons
Interview with Rebecca Bennett on NJ-7 race
Sponsors: Miracle Made Sheets and Quince
Outrage of the week and AquaTruth ad
Listener Q&A on female presidents and subpoenas
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