Perino on Politics

President Biden is on a roll regarding campaign fundraising - but how much will it help him in November? President and CEO of Squared Communications Michael Meehan explains why money matters more for House and Senate races than it does for the Presidential Election.   Michael and Dana discuss the difficulty of predicting voter behavior when both presidential candidates face a popularity problem am...

Are today's presidential candidates good or bad for American business? Host of Making Money with Charles Payne on FOX Business Charles Payne explains the economic backdrop of the upcoming Presidential Election. Dana and Charles weigh in on the dissatisfaction many voters are feeling when it comes to the economy. Later, Charles looks to history to provide a cautionary tale about poor politics durin...

Voters aren't too excited about the likelihood of a presidential rematch. Founder of Mehlman Consulting Bruce Mehlman explains how voters are rethinking, realigning, and reshaping the political parties. Dana and Bruce discuss the likelihood of a TikTok ban and the security concerns with the Chinese Communist Party. Later, they look ahead to Ohio's primary election. Uphill Battle: When it comes to...

It's ready, set, go for the 2024 presidential race. FOX News Chief Political Analyst Brit Hume analyzes the new phase of the election cycle. Brit explains that President Biden and former President Trump face similar challenges when it comes to popularity within their base. Later, he and Dana take a trip down memory lane to discuss their coverage of presidents over the years. Uphill Battle: Brit lo...

President Biden touted his accomplishments to millions of potential voters during Thursday's State of the Union address. Republican strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies Colin Reed provides his analysis of President Biden's high-stakes speech.   Dana and Colin review the eventful week in politics, discussing Super Tuesday's results, the latest rulings out of the Supreme Court, and...

How Super will Tuesday turn out to be? Assistant Editor of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Page and FOX News Contributor James Freeman discusses the delegates at stake in the upcoming Primaries and Caucuses. Later, James and Dana look ahead to the upcoming State of the Union Address and discuss candidates' strategies on issues such as immigration, inflation, and reproductive rights. Uphill Battl...

Co-Host of Outnumbered Kayleigh McEnany fills in for Dana on this week's edition of Perino On Politics. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar reflects on the results from the South Carolina Republican primary and looks ahead at what to expect from Super Tuesday. Kayleigh and Josh delve into the coalition problems facing the frontrunners in both parties and how they'll play out in swing s...

As Saturday's primary soon approaches, will former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley have home home-field advantage? National Review Senior Writer Noah Rothman provides his assessment of the Palmetto State's primary.   Later, Dana and Noah look at the House and discuss foreign aid, impeachment efforts, and the state of the U.S. southern border.   Uphill Battle: Noah analyzes the likelihood of fo...

President Biden isn't getting any younger, and the voters are noticing. Republican strategist and Vice President at Targeted Victory Matt Gorman weighs in on the fallout from the latest Special Counsel report. Later, Dana and Matt discuss Senate leadership and how upcoming elections could present pickup opportunities for Republicans. Uphill Battle: Matt looks ahead to Tuesday's special election to...

President Biden secured victory in South Carolina's Democratic Primary this weekend, however, he still faces hurdles in lifting voters' enthusiasm. President of the Sentinel Action Fund Jessica Anderson explains what the challenges say about his chances of re-election. Dana and Jessica look at the upcoming races in the primary calendar and discuss how issues such as crime, immigration, and inflati...

After sweeping successes in both Iowa and New Hampshire, former President Donald Trump is moving closer to securing his party's presidential nomination. National Review Senior Political Correspondent and Co-host of the Three Martini Lunch podcast Jim Geraghty discusses the importance of Nikki Haley staying in the race to give Republicans the primary they deserve. Jim and Dana discuss the state of...

It's a two-person race for the Republican presidential nomination - how are things heating up? Host of Sunday Night In America With Trey Gowdy and The Trey Gowdy Podcast, former South Carolina Congressman Trey Gowdy joins Dana in New Hampshire for a conversation about the state of the race ahead of the New Hampshire primary. Trey looks at Capitol Hill to discuss the challenges facing House Speaker...

In frigid temperatures, Iowa caucus-goers will cast their votes in the first test of the Republican Presidential Primary race. FOX News Contributor and Host of the Guy Benson Show on FOX News Talk Radio Guy Benson lays out the stakes at hand for the candidates. Dana and Guy evaluate campaign strategies and explain what the results in Iowa could mean for the road ahead. They look at President Biden...

We can officially say the 2024 Presidential Election cycle is upon us, the candidates have campaigned and now it's time for the voters to decide. Former Senior Counselor to President Trump and Founder of KA Consulting, Kellyanne Conway joins with a temperature check on the remaining GOP Candidates' favor amongst voters heading into the Iowa Caucuses. Former President Trump remains the frontrunner...

As we usher in the new year, we'll be looking at a new stage of the presidential race. Republican Strategist and Co-Founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed joins with a look at how things are heating up in 2024.   With the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary just around the corner, Colin emphasizes the importance of early voting states in determining which candidate will rise to the to...

This year saw the announcements, and suspensions, of many presidential campaigns. Things are only heating up for candidates as they fight for a spot on the ballot in November. FOX News Digital Political Reporter Brooke Singman provides insight into candidates' strategies as they head into the election year. Dana and Brooke examine the weaknesses of the Biden campaign and analyze which candidates p...

While early-voting states play a key role in whether or not a candidate's name appears on the ballot, swing states are important in determining who will win the election. Former GOP Strategist and Host of The Rich Zeoli Show, Rich Zeoli zeroes in on Pennsylvania and highlights which issues will sway voters in 2024. Dana and Rich underscore the importance of Pennsylvania for both parties in the pre...

Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors Matt Whitlock explores whether or not there's a path forward for a Trump alternative candidate. Dana and Matt examine former President Trump's presence in Iowa and discuss how he has been able to maintain his commanding lead in the polls. Matt describes how President Biden's policies have only hurt his campaign and strengthened the appeal of Trump. Uphill batt...

On November 30th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faced off against California Governor Gavin Newsom in “The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,” moderated by Sean Hannity on FOX News. This week Governor DeSantis will be on the debate stage once again, this time in Alabama, for the fourth Republican Presidential Primary Debate.   FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar reacts to the news of Nor...

As global tensions continue to escalate, the nation watches as President Biden attempts to govern a country that's heavily divided on the war in the Middle East. FOX News Contributor and former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush Karl Rove examines the role the Israel-Hamas war will have on the 2024 Presidential Election.   Dana and Karl reflect on how moments of crisis are a test of...

We're less than a year away from the 2024 Presidential Election, and while former President Trump is maintaining his lead within the GOP primary, President Biden is struggling to maintain support. FOX News Contributor and Opinion Editor of The Washington Times Charles Hurt provides insight on the media's coverage of both campaigns and voters, and later weighs in on the state of polarization in Ame...

The third Republican presidential primary debate is in the books, and the candidate field has gotten smaller. Founding Partner at Cavalry LLC and Co-Host of the Ruthless Podcast Josh Holmes discusses the significance of Senator Tim Scott's (R-SC) 2024 presidential campaign suspension and shares which candidates he believes will benefit from it.   Dana and Josh discuss Senator Joe Manchin's (D-WV)...

The most significant elections ahead of the 2024 cycle are being held tomorrow, with voters and candidates alike watching closely to see how the off-year races can inform patterns for the year ahead. With the third Republican presidential primary debate airing Wednesday, November 8th, what will the candidates glean from the election results? And what can viewers expect from candidates' performance...

On Wednesday, October 25th the contentious race for the speakership came to an end when Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson was elected the 56th Speaker of the House. Although the race within the House came to an end, the race for the White House is only heating up.   The suspension of former Vice President Pence’s presidential campaign has left Republican voters with questions. Who will make it to...

Today marks day 17 of the Israel-Hamas war, and as the death toll continues to rise world leaders are responding to the unrest in the Middle East. Last week during a primetime speech, President Biden made the case for a funding package to aid the country's national security and support Israel and Ukraine.   However, Congress is still without a Speaker, how can the United States ensure funding both...