Harris’ red state blues
Summary
The hosts discuss Kamala Harris’s campaign strategy and Democratic candidates distancing themselves from her in red states. They analyze ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith’s potential 2028 presidential run and his criticism of the DSA. Politico reporter Aaron Doherty joins to discuss polling on working-class voter skepticism and a Michigan ad featuring a plane jump.
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Intro: Kamala Harris, Stephen A. Smith, and Michigan race
Kamala Harris's strategy in red and purple states
Harris's campaign stops and favorable ratings
2028 implications and candidate distancing from Harris
Localizing campaigns and Harris's evolving narrative
Stephen A. Smith's potential 2028 presidential run
The rise of celebrity candidates and personality politics
Stephen A. Smith's appeal to key demographics
Smith's criticism of the DSA and Democratic divisions
Democratic party tensions and Smith's voter preferences
Smith on Josh Shapiro, Wes Moore, and sports politics
Poll: Working class voter skepticism and party preference
Democratic factions competing for working class voters
First in Playbook Ad: Mike Bouchard jumps out of plane
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