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Back to SearchMark Halperin Ranks 2028 Democrats: Newsom #1, Shapiro Rising, AOC Slips?
Episode 1745
Mark Halperin joins Michael to rank the top Democratic contenders for 2028 — and the results may surprise you. Why is Gavin Newsom leading the field?…
2 months ago
Today's Poll Question: Do you agree with Obama on Aliens?
Episode 1744
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Do you agree with President Obama who says "The odds are good that there's life out there...but... the chan…
2 months ago
The Truth About SNAP: Who Decides What Low-Income Families Can Eat?
Episode 1743
Five states have begun banning soda and candy purchases through SNAP — with 18 states seeking similar waivers. Is this smart public health policy or …
2 months ago
Today's Poll Question: Should Olympic athletes make political statements during the games?
Episode 1742
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should American Olympic athletes make political statements during the games?" As the Winter Games unfold in…
2 months ago
Today's Poll Question: Is Donald Trump the Most Consequential President in 100 Years?
Episode 1741
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Like him or not, is Donald Trump the most consequential president of the last hundred years?" On Presidents…
2 months, 1 week ago
The SAVE Act Explained: Voting Security or Voter Suppression?
Episode 1740
The House has passed the SAVE Act — a sweeping election reform bill that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elect…
2 months, 1 week ago
Today's Poll Question: Should Gallup Continue Tracking Presidential Approval Ratings?
Episode 1739
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should Gallup continue to track presidential approval ratings? Gallup is ending a 90-year tradition of measu…
2 months, 1 week ago
It Was A Sh*tty Poll Question
Episode 1738
Michael confronts a rare polling flop after a question about the Savannah Guthrie story draws the lowest turnout in months at Smerconish.com. Was it …
2 months, 1 week ago
Today's Poll Question: Should You Have to Prove Citizenship to Vote?
Episode 1737
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should proof of citizenship be required when registering to vote?" The House has passed the SAVE Act, legis…
2 months, 1 week ago
Epstein Fallout Meets Midterm Fire: Mark Halperin On Trump Allies Under Pressure
Episode 1736
Michael sits down with 2WAY/Next Up host Mark Halperin to unpack the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein saga—including new document releases,…
2 months, 1 week ago