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September 30, 2024: Rebuilding after Hurricane Helene
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After Hurricane Helene devastated cities across the Southeast this past weekend, political finger-pointing has sprung over how to best respond to disaster-torn communities. At a campaign rally, former President Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden of neglecting disaster areas while vacationing, and criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for fu…
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September 27, 2024: The clock ticks down on the Mitch McConnell era
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Mitch McConnell’s remaining time as head of the Senate GOP may be limited, but he still has plenty to say — if you get the chance to talk with him. We did. And we asked him about the future of the filibuster, the upcoming election and some of the most controversial campaign remarks from Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance. Playbook co-authors Rachael Ba…
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September 26, 2024: The race to replace Mitch McConnell
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Just weeks before an election in which they hope to regain a majority, Senate Republicans are singing from the same hymnal in public. But behind the scenes, there are real divisions as jockeying heats up to replace Mitch McConnell and become the next GOP leader. Frontrunners John Thune (S.D.) and John Cornyn (Texas) are appealing to supporters and …
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September 25, 2024: Another government funding crisis averted?
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That smell coming off Capitol Hill today? Jet fumes, as members prepare to get out of dodge. The House of Representatives is expected to vote this evening on a continuing resolution that will fund the government until December. According to Playbook editor Mike DeBonis, what happens next is heavily influenced by the outcome of the election. He brea…
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September 24, 2024: What we’re watching for during Biden’s UNGA speech
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President Joe Biden will address the United Nations General Assembly this afternoon in what is expected to be one of the most important appearances in the final months of his presidency. Aides to the president say Biden has two goals: to burnish his own foreign policy legacy and to bolster Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala H…
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September 23, 2024: Inside Mike Johnson’s new funding plan
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Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a six-month continuing resolution that would fund the government until late December. The move is in direct defiance against former President Donald Trump’s stated wishes for the bill, but Johnson argued that a government shutdown 40 days before the election would be “political malpractice.” Playbook co-author Rachael …
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September 20, 2024: Could Mark Robinson hurt Trump’s chances in North Carolina?
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On Thursday, reports surfaced that North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson used a pseudonym on internet forums to express support for antisemitic ideals, as well as to comment on pornographic material. Natalie Allison of POLITICO reported that Robinson had an account on the website Ashely Madison, which is designed for married people looki…
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September 19, 2024: What is Mike Johnson’s Plan B?
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House Speaker Mike Johnson’s initial attempt to avoid a government shutdown has been quashed. Yesterday, Johnson put a spending bill on the floor, and it died in a 202-220 vote, with some Republicans joining with Democrats to down the proposal. So … where does Johnson go from here? Playbook editor (and former congress reporter) Mike DeBonis joins P…
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September 18, 2024: What we learned from Kamala Harris’ NABJ panel
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On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris sat down with three journalists—including Playbook’s own Eugene Daniels—to chat about some of the election’s most pressing issues. Eugene and Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza discuss what we've learned about the Democratic presidential nominee's stance on the war in Gaza, restoring Roe v. Wade, and how she perc…
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September 17, 2024: Could there be another January 6?
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Democrats have been using the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, as fodder for support on the campaign trail, but some are more worried about the transition of power should Kamala Harris win the White House in November. Playbook co-author Rachael Bade digs deep on what both Democrats and Republicans are saying. Plus, the latest updates on the attemp…
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September 16, 2024: What we know about the second Trump assassination attempt
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For the second time in just over three months, Donald Trump has survived an assassination attempt. Around 1:30 p.m. EST on Sunday, Secret Service agents opened fire on a gunman who was located in the brush outside of the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. Trump, who was on the golf course, was unharmed. But this story is just beginni…
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September 13, 2024: This election season, all bets are on
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Legalized sports gambling is everywhere. Could betting on elections be next? Americans will soon be able to legally gamble on the presidential election. After a judge rejected the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s attempt to block it, financial exchange company Kashi launched the country’s first fully regulated election-betting markets on Thur…
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September 12, 2024: Johnson’s spending plan falls apart. What's next?
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It’s mid-September, which means it’s that time of year again: Sweater weather is upon us, leaves are starting to change colors and the threat of yet another government shutdown looms over Capitol Hill. As Congress braces for a spending fight, Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to avert a potential government shutdown has, so far, failed. With a slim major…
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September 11, 2024: ‘She won, he lost’ — Recapping last night’s debate
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In a debate that circled around abortion, immigration, foreign policy and, yes, eating pets, Vice President Kamala Harris effectively dominated Tuesday night's debate against former president Donald Trump by provoking him into outbursts and steering him away from political weak spots. Playbook co-authors Ryan Lizza, Rachael Bade, and Eugene Daniels…
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September 10, 2024: Harris and Trump face off
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For the first time as the Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris will step on the debate stage to face off against former President Donald Trump. National political reporter Holly Otterbein joins Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza to analyze what each candidate needs to achieve for a successful debate night.…
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September 9, 2024: A pre-election spending fight
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Congress returns to session today after its August recess and it already has a spending fight on its hands. At the center of the fight between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is a law aimed at preventing undocumented immigrants from voting by requiring proof of citizenship to register. Playbook co-author Rachael…
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September 6, 2024: Farewell to the ‘courtroom campaign’
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Just over a year ago, Playbook welcomed readers to the “courtroom campaign” — previewing an election year shaped largely by the legal woes of Donald Trump and Hunter Biden. So much for that. Just consider the news that broke yesterday in California and Washington — and that’s set to happen later today in New York City. Playbook co-author Rachael Ba…
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September 5, 2024: Hunter becomes the hunted
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Today, Hunter Biden goes to trial in Los Angeles, the culmination of a six-year federal investigation that resulted in criminal charges over alleged tax evasion. Though the trial is expected to last for about two weeks, its ramifications could have real staying power: The charges are more serious than Biden’s Delaware case, and the issues at hand —…
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September 4, 2024: If Trump loses, what does the GOP look like?
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Here’s something that elected Republicans won’t tell you on the record: Some of them don’t want Donald Trump to win in November. And, what’s more, they’re already plotting about what happens to the GOP if he falls short. That reality check comes from politics bureau chief Jonathan Martin, who writes that some GOP lawmakers privately believe that lo…
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September 3, 2024: The post-Labor Day sprint begins
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There are just 62 days left until the 2024 presidential election, and both candidates are gearing up for the stretch run. VP Kamala Harris is dropping a new ad this morning that tackles middle-class concerns like lowering housing costs and fighting price gouging. Meanwhile, the GOP is trying to keep pace with the Harris campaign’s lofty fundraising…
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August 23, 2024: Final thoughts from the DNC
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And that's a wrap from the Democratic National Convention! Playbook's Ryan Lizza, Rachael Bade and Eugene Daniels look back on Kamala Harris' closing speech, the potential landmines her campaign faces in the weeks ahead and whether or not TMZ can ever be trusted again after publishing a rumor that Beyoncé would appear at the convention.…
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August 22, 2024: Walz, Clinton, and Oprah's Joy: Day 3 of the DNC
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Playbook's Ryan Lizza chats with POLITICO's Jonathan Martin and Zolan Kanno-Youngs from The New York Times to recap day 3 of the Democratic National Convention. Former President Bill Clinton made a pitch for unity, Oprah Winfrey brought the joy, and VP pick Tim Walz focused on the blocking and tackling — among many other football metaphors. Ryan, J…
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August 21, 2024: The Obamas take a different tone on day 2 of the DNC
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Playbook's Rachael Bade joins CNN's David Chalian live from the CNN-POLITICO Grill to recap the second day of the Democratic National Convention. Former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama closed the evening with speeches that struck a notably different tone compared to previous years. Plus, an excerpt from POLITICO's Jonathan Martin…
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August 20, 2024: Biden's DNC Swan Song
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Playbook's Eugene Daniels chats with Amy Walter, editor-in-chief of The Cook Political Report, to recap the first day of the Democratic National Convention. While marquee figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Hillary Clinton took the stage, President Joe Biden's symbolic passing of the torch capped the night.…
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August 19, 2024: Day 1 of an unexpected, energetic DNC
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Live from the CNN-POLITICO Grill in Chicago, Playbook's Eugene Daniels chats with Illinois Playbook author Shia Kapos about the key events to watch for on the first day of the Democratic National Convention. Protesters have already hit the streets, reminding some of the 1968 Chicago DNC that was roiled by riots. Eugene and Shia also discuss planned…
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