Charlie Dent

Charlie Dent, a former Republican Congressman and current executive director of the Aspen Institute's congressional program, joins the discussion. He shares his journey from party loyalty to backing Biden and Harris, citing the need for a GOP reckoning. The conversation delves into the ideological shifts caused by the MAGA movement, the complexities of healthcare policies during the Trump era, and the concept of voter remorse. Dent emphasizes the importance of internal reform and the potential for new alliances to navigate America's political future.

Charlie Dent, a former GOP representative and current senior policy advisor at DLA Piper, shares his expertise on Pennsylvania's political landscape. He discusses the potential paths for Kamala Harris to win in swing areas and the role of abortion rights as a pivotal issue for voters. Dent highlights the importance of the Puerto Rican community in shaping election dynamics and critiques the GOP's recent ideological shifts. He also reflects on election integrity and the implications of Trump's influence on the party's future.

Ali Velshi is joined by NBC News’ Raf Sanchez, Janis Mackey Frayer, Kelly O’Donnell, Laurence Tribe, Charlie Dent, Joe Walsh, Steve Benen, A. Scott Bolden, Dave Jones, and a Law Professor. They discuss the devastating earthquake in Morocco, President Biden's trip to Vietnam, government funding and impeachment discussions, Republicans' actions, aftermath of a major earthquake, Alabama's AG power, the term 'banana republic,' and challenges of abortion access.

Barbara Comstock, a former Congresswoman from Virginia, Charlie Dent, a political commentator and former Congressman from Pennsylvania, and Chris Vance, a former state party chairman, engage in a candid discussion about the Republican Party's future post-Trump. They explore the deep fractures within the party, the influence of MAGA, and the urgent need to return to core Republican values. The guests advocate for grassroots initiatives to unify support and emphasize adapting messaging to resonate with changing demographics, particularly among working-class voters.

Activist Akayla Gardner, former Senator Doug Jones, and political analyst Charlie Dent discuss pro-Palestinian protests, Arizona's abortion law, and Biden's foreign aid package. Topics include student activism, Gaza tensions, abortion bans, Ukraine aid, voter trends, and legal battles involving the former president.