The Nicole Sandler Show

We have so many words the mean more than one thing in the English language. One of those words is "outstanding." In thinking about the midterm elections, outstanding works on both levels. Outstanding describes the feeling while watching TFG's teflon finally wearing off. Outstanding is how I'd describe yesterday's NY Post front page. But also outstanding (though under the other meaning) are the results of three senate races and a few dozen House races that will determine which party controls Congress. One of those still outstanding races is in Arizona, where Katie Hobbs, the current Democratic Secretary of State and her Republican former TV anchor opponent Kari Lake are fighting for the Governor's office. Today, I'll speak with Mother Jones' reporter Tim Murphy, who has a big story explaining all you need to know about Ms Lake. It's outstanding!

A bit of what's news, for now

We're sill awaiting election results that will determine which party controls either or both Houses of Congress, but the big news is that the much-hyped coming Red Wave or Red Tsunami never materialized. I never bought it, but it's time for a major reckoning on how the corporate media enthusiastically and completely parroted the pollsters' partisan and slanted findings as fact, bowing to the idea of a horse race over being careful not to obscure actual facts. So, though there are still many question marks, some races are settled. Hopefully Howie Klein will have some good news to share.

A bit of what's news for now

Well, I'm feeling slightly vindicated today. I told you yesterday that I did not trust the polls and the corporate media's breathless horse race -like obsession over them, regardless of the political leanings of each particular polling company. And I was correct. There was no Red Tsunami, no red wave, more like a ripple, but unfortunately a ripple without enough resistance that'll allow it to take control of the House and possibly even the Senate. Today on the show, we'll go through some of the wins, the losses and the wtf outcomes... and Brian Karem will join us in the second half hour with his thoughts on where we stand today...

A bit of what's news for now

Election Day has finally arrived and the best thing about today is that those damned commercials will end, making it somewhat safe to watch TV again. All we know at this point is that we don't know how it'll all shake out, but we do know the Republicans will again try to steal the election while accusing Democrats of being the ones doing that. GottaLaff is here... She'll bring us her Tweet Spot while we wonder if Mastodon Moment would be a fitting substitute, and more. And the phones are open should you care to commiserate in our election day therapy session

A bit of what's news for now

Of course there's a Hurricane Nicole headed straight for South Florida on this final day before the end of the 2022 Midterm season. It's just the perfect metaphor for the shit storm that is this election, this state, and the orange menace who lives right on the beach just north of where I'm at. Come on Nicole, let's make a direct hit on Mar a Lardo! Meanwhile, tropical storm force winds are predicted for this area tomorrow, election day. That's ok, because hopefully all of us Dems voted early; it's only the Trumpers who insist on voting on election day because .... own the libs? Who knows? I've been collecting some closing argument ads that I'll share today, and Professor Harvey J. Kaye is here to put the final touches on these elections before we insert the fork.

A bit of what's news, for now