2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin Trump Slams Democrats on Shutdown; Mike Johnson: "We're Witnessing End of Dem. Party as We Know It"
Oct 27, 2025
Amber Duke, a Senior Editor at The Daily Caller, and Michael LaRosa, a former Biden White House aide, dive into the latest political storm. They dissect the potential impacts of a government shutdown on workers and debate Chuck Schumer's leadership strategy. The duo challenges the role of Senate math versus procedural norms in negotiations. Additionally, they discuss how Trump’s media coverage overshadows significant stories, while exploring the dynamics of the New York City mayoral race, including Curtis Sliwa's unexpected role.
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Why New York Stories Loom Large
- New York stories get outsized national coverage because of the city's media and cultural weight.
- Mark Halperin questions whether some NYC-focused reporting merits national attention when local relevance dominates.
Wine, Sentiment, And The East Wing
- Michael LaRosa recalled sharing a glass of wine with Jill Biden paid from the family account, not government funds.
- He expressed sentimental attachment to the East Wing while accepting presidents can renovate the White House.
Ballroom Over Tent: A Practical Choice
- Trump is rebuilding the White House ballroom and demolished the East Wing, citing structural and functional reasons.
- Amber Duke frames the ballroom as practical and preferable to tented events on the South Lawn.