RealClearPolitics Podcast

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss last night’s Trump rally in The Bronx and a new ad released by the Biden campaign at black voters. They also chat about some remarks made by Trump to a TV reporter after the rally about how he views Nikki Haley and whether he revealed his top three choices for a potential running mate. They also go over yesterday’s 6-...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the strategy behind Donald Trump’s rally in the Bronx tonight and Nikki Haley’s statement yesterday that she would be voting for Trump. They also talk about new polls that show ticket splitting may be more common in 2024 than in previous elections and Florida Senator Rick Scott’s announcement that he will join the race...

Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss the primary results for California and other states and new swing state polls that contain some good news for the Biden campaign. They also talk about the new polls from Harris that show what Americans know and don’t know about the economy and new court documents that reveal the FBI authorized the use of deadly force during the August 2022 raid on Trump’s residence at...

Andrew, Tom, and Carl talk about new Gallop numbers and President Biden's edited speech. They also discuss an Email scandal involving Dr Anthony Fauci. Then Tom speaks with Sean Trende on the Top Ten perfect VP picks for Trump. And finally, Andrew interviews James S. Robbins on the ICC issuing warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss the latest national polls and Ezra Klein’s recent New York Times piece on “Seven Theories for Why Biden is Losing”. They also chat about President Biden’s commencement address at Morehouse College this weekend and the reaction to Republican Missouri Secretary of State candidate Valentina Gomez’ viral video campaign. Next, they talk about Senator Marco Rubio’s remarks...

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and RCP White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the Dems problem with the working class vote and the latest squabbling in Congress. They also talk about the sports star controversies involving Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker and professional golfer Scottie Scheffler. Then finally, Tom interviews Senator Tim Scott about Donald Trump's success with black vote...

Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Sean Trende discuss the debate about the presidential debates and President Biden invoking his executive privilege over the recordings of his interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. They also talk about the Bob Menendez corruption trial and the Louisiana redistricting case. Next, Carl Cannon talks with Dane Strother about the Louisiana redistricting case as well as t...

Andrew, Carl, and Tom talk about President Biden’s video this morning agreeing to debate former President Trump, the conditions surrounding the debate format, and the future of the US Commission on Presidential Debates. They also discuss the results of yesterday’s Maryland and West Virginia primaries and Michael Cohen’s cross examination at the Trump hush money trial. Next, Carl Cannon talks with...

Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss the New York Times/Sienna polling numbers on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and whether he fits the conventional profile of an independent presidential candidate in terms of identifying new issues and constituencies ignored by the two major parties. They also chat about some new political ads from Trump and Biden PACs and the politics behind President Biden’s announcement toda...

Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss new swing state polls from New York Times/Sienna and this Saturday’s Trump’s rally in Wildwood, New Jersey. Then, they talk about the student walk-out on Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement address at Duke University and Jen Psaki’s decision to remove her account of Biden’s “Watch Check” from her new book. Next, Tom Bevan talks with Emerson College pollster Spencer Kimball...

Andrew, Tom, and Carl this time discuss the third week of Donald Trump's hush money trial and the Biden Administration’s announcement of new asylum rules that will make it easier to reject applicants with criminal records. They also talk about President Biden’s recent statements on US policy toward Israel and the Democratic Party’s fear that this summer’s Democratic Convention may be disrupted by...

Andrew, Carl and Tom discuss last night’s CNN interview with President Biden on the economy and the new House investigation into the SBA voter registration in Michigan, part of Biden’s program to use federal agencies to increase voter registration. They also talk about the relationship between House Democrats and Speaker Mike Johnson and the news that Barron Trump will be an alternative delegate f...

Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss last night’s Indiana primary where Nikki Haley received 22 percent of the Republican vote and new polls in Pennsylvania raise the question of whether voters will split their tickets when it comes to Senate elections. They also question - other than the swing states - which ones might surprise analysts in November including Maine, Florida, and Minnesota. Also, Robert F...

Andrew, Carl, and Tom today discuss new polls showing Biden’s job performance rating among voters reaching a historic low and new Gallup survey results that show partisan differences on attitudes toward immigration. They also talk about the gag order placed on Trump in his New York criminal trial and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) who is accused of accepting bribes from foreign entities. Cuellar den...

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss new polls that show an enthusiasm gap between Biden and Trump and whether today’s campus demonstrations will be “Biden’s Vietnam,” as some Democrats fear. They also talk about this past weekend’s GOP gathering at Mar-a-Lago and Tim Scott’s statements on whether he will accept the results of a Trump loss in 2024. Ne...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann today discuss the latest jobs report for April and the Trump campaign's new TV commercial in Georgia which is aimed at black voters. Then, with today being International Press Freedom Day, they talk about Biden's elusive behavior toward the press and ponder when Trump will choose his VP. Next, Carl Cannon speaks with dispensary...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss today’s statement by President Biden on campus protests and RFK Jr.’s “No Spoiler Pledge.” They also talk about new actions at the White House and in the Senate to advance legalization of marijuana and how Senate Republicans are trying to manage expectations for 2024. Next, White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann has a...

Today - Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss college administrations’ responses to pro-Palestinian protests on campus and the newest trend allowing non-citizens to vote in U.S. elections. They also talk about House Speaker Mike Johnson’s prospects and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s attempt to attend a fallen police officer’s funeral. Next, Carl Cannon has an in-depth conversation with Senator Marco Rubi...

Andy Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss Time Magazine’s new cover story on Donald Trump, who Trump is considering for vice president, new swing state polls from Emerson and the Democratic divide over a House resolution on antisemitism. Then RCP White House Reporter Phil Wegmann interviews Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) about the future of Senate leadership, Ukraine and the significance of...

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the most recent polls, including this weekend’s CNN poll that shows Trump with a growing lead over President Biden. Plus, a look at the gender gap among voters, which appear to be widening. They also chat about Senator John Fetterman’s appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner and how his position on Israel has put him at odds with the progressive wing of th...

Andrew, Tom, and Carl today discuss the fallout from yesterday’s oral arguments at the Supreme Court over Donald Trump’s immunity claim and examine what the Los Angeles Times calls “Six California House Races that Could Help Determine Control of Congress.” They also chat about Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s contention that China is attempting to influence and interfere in US elections and an...

Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss the political impact of today’s GDP numbers, whether “stagflation” is back, and the meaning of the new census bureau statistics on America’s falling birthrate, which is now the lowest since the 1930s. They also talk about the “strange new respect” that House Speaker Mike Johnson is receiving in Washington and a new poll that reveals America’s changing views on the mass...

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss new polling from Bloomberg/Morning Consult and the results of yesterday’s Pennsylvania primary where Nikki Haley received more than 150,000 votes. They also talk about Trump’s trials and President’s Biden’s signing of new legislation designed to force the sale of TikTok. Then, Carl Cannon talks to pollster John Della Volpe of Harvard University about the youth vote in...

Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss new data revealing how the Biden campaign is outspending Trump and the GOP in critical swing states and the politics surrounding today’s trip by President Biden to Florida to talk about abortion. Then, they talk about today’s Democratic primary in Pennsylvania where Representative Summer Lee faces a challenge from Jewish voters over her position on Israel. Also, Virgin...

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the politics of Earth Day and the role of President Biden’s energy policies in the coming elections. They also chat about new polling data from the weekend and the reaction to pro-Palestine demonstrations on campus and today's announcement by Columbia University of remote classes. Next, Carl talks with former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore about ch...