Mike Dubke

Mike Dubke, a veteran GOP communications strategist, and Elizabeth Brunig, a staff writer for The Atlantic, dive into Congress's waning authority amid executive overreach. They discuss the implications of the Trump administration's foreign aid control and its impact on legislative power. The conversation shifts to the new IRS rules that permit churches to endorse candidates, raising questions about the blurring lines between faith and politics. Lastly, they tackle the importance of language in political discourse, exploring how it can unite or divide voters.

Mike DuBke, a Republican communications strategist, and Rebecca Piercy, a Democratic political strategist, discuss the recent election outcomes. They analyze how Democrats’ focus on affordability resonated with voters, leading to key wins in Virginia and New Jersey. The conversation dives into California's Proposition 50 as a response to redistricting and whether it represents a genuine democratic effort or a partisan maneuver. The duo also debates the implications of Zoran Mamdani’s victory for the Democratic party and the challenges of voter choice in a two-party system.

Mike Dubke, a GOP communications strategist and former White House communications director, dives into the chaos of the recent government shutdown. He discusses the blame game between Democrats and Republicans, emphasizing Trump's stance on workforce reductions. The conversation turns to the implications of a polarized political landscape and the potential risks for Democrats. Mike also critiques the militarization of domestic issues, questioning the optics of military involvement in civilian affairs and its impact on voter sentiment.