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2026 and its campaign tricks

Jul 31, 2026 · 12m

Summary

Jake Sherman and Laura Weiss discuss the 2026 election’s dirty tricks, including mystery super PACs and RFK Jr.’s candidate interference. They analyze President Trump’s strained relationship with Senate Republicans, who are acting as free agents. Finally, they cover the scramble to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General, detailing negotiations with key senators and the tight timeline for a potential vote.

Topics discussed

Target Circle ad: College student discount and self-care Intro: Hosts welcome listeners and preview headlines 2026 Election dirty tricks: Super PACs and candidate meddling Boeing ad: Celebrating 250 years of American ingenuity Trump vs. Senate: GOP senators acting as free agents Todd Blanche confirmation scramble and timeline
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