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We haven’t even crossed the 2026 finish line yet, and already the Democratic party’s 2028 field is starting to not only reveal itself but flex its rhetorical might.
First up, though, concerns about election integrity have Democrats in Congress wondering (aloud) if the National Guard is going to adhere to Trump or the US Constitution. We (sort of) got that answer under oath last week.
Okay, so with polls showing Kamala Harris still pacing ahead of “the boys,” Pete Buttigieg is among those guys out there hitting “flyover states” to sharpen their rhetoric. More on that later this week, but a sample towards the end of today’s show.
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The newly-minted part-time Congressman – Clay “sup brah” Fuller – took to the X platform to try his hand at satire, except it didn’t stick. I mean, if this is some new “alter ego” shtick he’s trying out, okay; it’s just brand new, and when you recall his “word salad” moment on a televised debate recently, it’s just hard to know when he’s being satirical vs. when he’s just … aloof.
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Georgia Democratic House causcus chair Rep. Tanya Miller has set her sights on being Georgia’s next attorney general. She joined me for a prolonged conversation about her legal background, both as defensive attorney and prosecutor, coupled with her lawmaking background, making her an ideal candidate. She also reminded the audience who an attorney general is supposed to serve. Turns out it’s us!
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Senator Jon Ossoff (speaking of aspirations for 2028?) is working hard focusing on retaining his seat in the U.S. Senate, and coined the label “Mar a Lago mafia,” in an eloquent rally speech in my hometown of Augusta.
Written by: Ron Roberts
Jody Hamilton and Shawn "Smith" Peirce are the proprietors of The Politics Bar, a progressive audio show that recreates the spirit of the old neighborhood bar where friends could discuss the news of the day without starting a brawl. Jody is an Emmy-nominated, award-winning media producer, actress, and radio host—daughter of TV producer Joe Hamilton and comedy legend Carol Burnett—who's made her own mark in media through "The Carol Burnett: Show Stoppers," "The Porkchop Playhouse," "From The Bunker" podcast, and her work as executive producer and fill-in host of "The Stephanie Miller Show". Shawn is a long-time national media producer and radio talent who's one of the few producers in U.S. political media to have worked on the left, right, and center, including more than a decade with "The Randi Rhodes Show" and stints producing "The Stephanie Miller Show," "The Bill Press Show," "The Laura Ingraham Radio Show," and "The Steele & Ungar Show" for SiriusXM. The show airs weeknights on progressive radio affiliates nationwide and is available on-demand through podcast platforms and Substack subscription.
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