Sherrod Brown's bid to turn Ohio blue
Summary
Hosts Anna Palmer and Anthony Dragna discuss the upcoming Ohio Senate race, highlighting former Senator Sherrod Brown's potential comeback and the record-breaking spending on data center politics. The episode also reviews the third-quarter lobbying landscape, noting Brian Ballard's massive revenue lead and the broad reach of corporate influence in Washington. Finally, the hosts examine Arizona's early 2028 political dynamics, focusing on Senators Kelly and Gallego's efforts to secure their home state before pursuing presidential bids.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Washington headlines
Sherrod Brown's Ohio Senate race and spending
Discussion on diminishing returns of campaign ads
Data centers as a key issue in Ohio politics
Lobbying tracker and top firms' revenue
Influence of Trump ties and diverse lobbying clients
Top companies lobbying in Q3
Arizona politics and 2028 presidential rumors
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