RealClearPolitics Podcast

J.D. Vance's Speech, Elon Musk, Biden Gets COVID

Episode Summary

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan and RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende discuss tonight’s acceptance speech by Republican Vice Presidential Nominee J.D. Vance. Then they are joined by former Georgia Senator Kelley Loeffler to talk about the state of GOP fundraising, including reaction to announcement that Elon Musk would contribute $45M each month for a total of $180M to a Republican Super PAC in support of Donald Trump. They the speak with Illinois delegate Richard Porter to talk about his confrontation on the convention floor with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R.FL) and the White House announcement that President Biden has contracted COVID and would be cancelling appearances in the coming days. The follows a discussion of Democratic efforts to convince President Joe Biden to step down from the presidential race, including new polls on swing voters’ attitudes.

Episode Notes

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan and RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende discuss tonight’s acceptance speech by Republican Vice Presidential Nominee J.D. Vance. Then they are joined by former Georgia Senator Kelley Loeffler to talk about the state of GOP fundraising, including reaction to announcement that Elon Musk would contribute $45M each month for a total of $180M to a Republican Super PAC in support of Donald Trump. They the speak with Illinois delegate Richard Porter to talk about his confrontation on the convention floor with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R.FL) and the White House announcement that President Biden has contracted COVID and would be cancelling appearances in the coming days. The follows a discussion of Democratic efforts to convince President Joe Biden to step down from the presidential race, including new polls on swing voters’ attitudes.