The Middle American

Trump and Harris finally met on stage for the first time.  Kamala clearly won the debate. The moderators, much like officials in a game, got too involved.  Trump got baited into rabbit holes and devolved at times into his worst instincts.  But will either performance move the needle with undecided voters?  Let's discuss.    Like the show? Shoot me a text with your thoughts Support the show

Jay Chaudhuri sits down to discuss his campaign running as a Democrat for the 15th District seat in the North Carolina Senate.  He has been in office since 2016 but his public service life started well beforehand.  Listen to him delve into his experience, policies, and how he hopes to reach undecided voters both for him and his party.   Like the show? Shoot me a text with your thoughts Support the...

The first (and possibly) only Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will take place tomorrow night on ABC in the all-important swing state of Pennsylvania.  What does each candidate need to prove?  Will they be able to do something to move an uncommitted voter to their side?  The debate in June ended Biden's campaign.  What does this one have in store?  Let's discuss...

I said a few weeks ago that the Harris Honeymoon would be over by Labor Day Weekend.  I was right.  I've got the polls, articles and metrics to prove it.  Reality is setting in and the race for the White House is turning into a sprint.  Voting starts this weekend in North Carolina (really, it does) and football has returned!  A speech from a legendary coach reminds us that no matter our issue...

RFK Jr. dropped out of the race AND threw his support behind Donald Trump.  Democrats are downplaying the move while Republicans are saying it's a game changer.  What is it in reality?  Based on polling within swing states, it may be more significant than you think.  And what are you to do if you were a Kennedy supporter or are still undecided?  Let's discuss.   Like the show? Shoot me a...

The Democrats held their Convention in Chicago this week and it was filled with energy.  From the Obamas, to Oprah, to giant Project 2025 books to a DJ playing state-themed music during roll calls, the party had a lot a sizzle.  But what about the steak?  There were a lot of rousing speeches but many, including myself, were left without much of an idea as to what the party, who currently holds pow...

Vote for our message not our messenger.  Vote for our policies not our politician.  That seems to be the strategy for the GOP in North Carolina as a couple of their statewide candidate continue to garner unfavorable national attention that has nothing to do with their platforms.  Lessons were taught in 2022, but they seem to be once again ignored in 2024.  Will it matter in November?  Current poll...

Less than three weeks into the Harris campaign and we are witnessing a surge in both energy and polling.  In an unprecedented sprint to Election Day, Democrats have benefitted from traditional boosts of nomination announcements and still have their Convention to come.  A favorable media promoting the campaign and acquiescing to a lack of interviews and Q&As has helped, as well.  But I believe...

Harris has picked Governor Walz from Minnesota to join her on the Democrat ticket.  Being hailed as a "folksy" pick appealing to Middle America, I believe the selection was a mistake and cemented the ticket as progressive and far left.  After Republicans seemingly did the same by opting for JD Vance, the Democrats left the door open by opting for someone who just said last week, "Do...

The Democrats are pushing a new narrative that Republicans are weird.  Meanwhile, their fundraising arm, ActBlue, is potentially fraudulently piecing together unprecedented donations.  Mark Robinson continues to find himself in scandals, this time with six figures of missing funds with a non-profit.  And the Olympics felt it was a good idea to depict the Last Supper in drag during the Opening Cere...

VP Harris is the presumed Democrat Presidential nominee.  And the race to shape a narrative about her has begun from both sides along with the media.  So who is she?  What brought her to this position?  And what are you to believe about her?  Let's discuss.   Like the show? Shoot me a text with your thoughts Support the show

I said he should drop out in February.  I said he would not be on the ballot in November.  I was right.  Five months later, President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race.  He has endorsed VP Kamala Harris as the nominee.  How many others will over the next 48 hours?  That will be the key to determining if this will be a truncated open primary process or a hand-selected nomination without voter...

Republicans just completed a Convention unlike any they've hosted before.  An overall message of unity permeated the week leading up to Trump's speech.  And for the first 30 minutes, Trump carried on that theme.  But then there's the last 60 minutes that should give those who are on the fence about Trump some pause.  The question going forward: is the Trump campaign going to be more...

We are all guilty.  When the would-be assassin's bullet whisked past Trump's skull, America dodged a proverbial bullet, as well.  We have an opportunity to wake up from what happened yesterday and change the direction of our discourse and thereby the direction of our country.  But it starts with me.  It starts with you.  We are all punished.   Like the show? Shoot me a text with your tho...

President Biden's "big boy" press conference was highly anticipated prime time viewing.  But, in reality, only the final 30 seconds of it resembled anything like a presidential press conference that we are used to seeing.  The other 50 minutes was more like a fireside chat.  Pre-selected reporters asking largely open-ended questions didn't exactly put him on his toes.  The Demo...

Congress reconvenes this week.  Prior to their arrival, Biden writes Congressional Democrats a letter doubling down on his campaign.  He then calls in to Morning Joe to do the same.  The New York Times responds with an article noting a Parkinson's expert has visited the White House eight times in eight months and a 6th House Democrat breaks ranks demanding for Biden to drop out.  The battle f...

I am proud to be an American.  You should be too.  And we should all celebrate our freedom and independence on America's 248th birthday.  But newspapers across the country have articles questioning whether and how we should even celebrate.  I'll discuss the continued fallout from the debate debacle for President Biden.  And how the North Carolina gubernatorial and state races may hinge o...

Biden bombs.  Trump meanders.  The Debacle of a Debate was an overall embarrassment.  In a debate that viewers cared more about what they saw versus what was said, we saw a lot.  Enough that calls for Biden to withdraw from the race have surged, even amongst Democrats.  But there were things said as well.  Like denying having sex with a porn star.  Felony accusations.  Comments on weight.  And eve...

The earliest Presidential Debate in history is upon us as President Biden and Former President Trump square off in a CNN studio this Thursday night without a studio audience.  The initial question is why?  I'll share my thoughts and give you a full preview of the issues both parties face leading up to the debate, the topics they are likely to cover, and the potential impact the debate may hav...

I said months ago that Biden should drop out.  As the videos of him freezing and staring aimlessly into space continue to mount, I maintain that stance and believe more are coming around to the idea that he will not be on the ballot in November.  Wake County North Carolina is 1 of 15 bellwether counties in the US per US News and World Report for the upcoming election.  And Caitlin Clark's pre...

The precedent has been set.  A former President has been convicted for felonies.  Trump haters rejoice.  MAGA supporters seethe.  But make no mistake, America lost yesterday.  And July 11th has now become the most consequential day in American history in a very, very long time.  This country is at a boiling point.  And if Trump is sent to prison on July 11th - it will be at a tipping point.   And...

We are now in Week 5 of the Trump Hush Money Trial in Manhattan.  Haven't been following along?  I got you covered.  But has this political hit job actually hit Trump politically?  According to the polls, no.  It's Election Day in North Carolina but most people have no clue.  And is political correctness starting to wane?  I give you the Tom Brady roast on Netflix as Exhibit A that it is...

Chaos is breaking out on college campuses across the country.  Pro-Palestinian "protestors" are setting up encampments and refusing to follow university and city policies/laws.  This inevitably has lead to violence and arrests.  But this is a biproduct of universities for decades turning a blind eye towards "protests" on campus against any viewpoint that does not fall in line w...

Anti-Semitism continues to rise on college campuses, with Columbia University going to remote learning for student safety as Jews are encouraged not to go on campus.  OJ Simpson's death leads to a reflection of his infamous trial and how we've progressed from it 30 years later.  And Scottie Scheffler is on a tear rarely seen on the PGA Tour, but it's the way he views that tear and h...

Hope everyone had a great Easter Weekend!  Speaking of Easter, let's discuss two topics that rarely get discussed around the holiday family dinner table:  Religion and Politics.  The intermingling arose again this week with Trump allegedly selling $60 Bibles and Biden allegedly banning religious Easter eggs at the White House.  Both stories caused an uproar.  Both played on your faith.  But h...