Mene Ukwe Barua
Editorial board member at The Wall Street Journal who provides commentary and analysis on political and policy issues on Potomac Watch.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 26min
Zohran Mamdani vs. Andrew Cuomo on the NYC Mayoral Debate Stage
Mene Ukwe Barua and Faith Bottom dive into the fiery NYC mayoral debate featuring Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo. They dissect Mamdani's confident performance and explore whether Cuomo can shift the polling dynamics against his younger opponent. Faith highlights Cuomo's outdated campaign strategies versus Mamdani's viral tactics, while the discussion covers the challenges facing the Democratic Party and implications of Mamdani's potential victory on national politics. The limits of mayoral power and the state’s role in governance also get a thoughtful examination.
Oct 8, 2025 • 28min
The GOP's Chances in the Virginia and New Jersey Governor's Races
Kate Batchelder-Odell, an insightful Wall Street Journal editorial board member, discusses the competitive Virginia governor's race, highlighting Abigail Spanberger's lead and controversies surrounding Jay Jones. Mene Ukwe Barua, also from the WSJ, analyzes the tightening New Jersey race, with Jack Ciattarelli focusing on energy and taxes. They delve into the potential impact of federal issues on state politics, as well as how emerging scandals could alter voter sentiments and campaign strategies.
