How Thune and Schumer did this session
Summary
Hosts Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman analyze the political standing of Senate leaders John Thune and Chuck Schumer ahead of the midterms, noting Thune's secure position despite GOP frustrations and Schumer's recent momentum. The episode also examines Republican ad spending cuts in North Carolina and Georgia, suggesting a lack of confidence in those races, and covers how utility companies are struggling to influence a new bipartisan permitting bill after losing key allies.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Washington headlines
Leader look setup and studio banter
Analysis of Senate Majority Leader John Thune
Analysis of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
Sponsorship break for South Walton, Florida
GOP ad spending drops in NC and GA races
Utilities lose leverage on permitting bill
Leaked environmental group call and sign-off
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