The Daily Signal Last-minute Scandals, Endorsements, & Awkwardness Close Out the Off-Year Election | Nov. 4, 2025
Nov 4, 2025
Wade Stotts, a sharp commentator known for critiquing political campaigns, shares his insights on last-minute election antics. He discusses the hollowness of celebrity endorsements, especially from figures like Obama and Pelosi, revealing their fading influence on voters. The spotlight also falls on Trump's unexpected support for Andrew Cuomo, sparking debates about the timing of high-profile endorsements and their potential backlash. Stotts' take on cringe-worthy campaigning offers a refreshing perspective on the current political landscape.
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Star Power Feels Out Of Touch
- Last-minute celebrity campaign appearances feel out-of-touch and rarely mobilize new voters.
- Tony Kinnett and Wade Stotts argue these late tactics read as irrelevant theater rather than effective persuasion.
Obama Compared To A Faded Star
- Wade Stotts describes Obama as a relic who still tries to cast a political vision.
- Both hosts liken old national stars returning to campaigns to faded movie actors trying to regain relevance.
Use Big Appeals Early
- Campaigns should deploy their biggest, cheesiest appeals earlier in the cycle for maximum effect.
- Tony Kinnett suggests saving moderates and low-key surrogates for the finish instead of late-stage star appearances.