Perino on Politics

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to take the stage in Chicago to accept the Democratic Party's nomination and lay out her plans for the future of the nation.FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar joins Dana to preview what to expect from the Vice President, weighs in on the tone of the convention, and the standout moments from the first three nights.Later, Dana and Josh discuss how the DNC highlighted Democrats' vulnerability on support for Israel and how the Vice President is towing the progressive line to try to appeal to moderates and leftists alike.Uphill Battle: While many rising stars within the Democratic Party have given speeches throughout the convention, there have been some that have stood out more than others. Who are the winners and losers of the event, and what column will the Vice President fall into? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a difference a month can make! Perino on Politics is live from the Democratic NationalConvention in Chicago, Illinois as party members from across the countrycoalesce behind the Harris-Walz campaign, just weeks after President Bidenbowed out of the race.CEO of Squared Communications Michael Meehan joinsDana to preview the DNC, from how the crowd will embrace President Biden to theother highly anticipated primetime speeches. They discuss how Vice PresidentHarris has evaded media interviews since being the presumptive nominee and howher elusive nature appears to have revived feelings of instability of theDemocratic presidential ticket. Later, Michael shares his hesitancy with theHarris-Walz campaign, sharing that despite the growing momentum they can’tignore voter issues that originally plagued the 2024 Biden-Harris ticket. Uphill Battle: While Vice President Harris hasgained momentum since replacing President Biden on the top of the Democraticpresidential ticket, how does she find common ground with voters who aredispleased with her handling of the war between Israel and Gaza? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both major parties have their tickets set for the 2024 Presidential Election. But on the eve of the Democratic National Convention, what does the polling tell us about the state of the race today? Senior Political Strategist with Bracewell LLP Liam Donovan discusses what issues and voter demographics will decide November’s election. Liam and Dana look at both the electoral map and the Senate map to examine how competitive races are playing out across the country. Later, they discuss the media's bias toward Vice President Harris despite her lack of interviews on the campaign trail. Uphill Battle: With early voting beginning in less than a month, Democrats have been focused on their 'get out the vote' efforts. Liam emphasizes that former President Trump must unwind some of his old rhetoric or else Republicans might hurt themselves with turnout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX News Contributor Mary Katharine Ham fills in for Dana on this week’s edition of Perino On Politics and speaks with Republican strategist and co-founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed to get his take on the 2024 presidential race. Colin dissects how recession fears could impact the country's vote come November. Later, he discusses the strategy behind Vice President Harris's running mate pick and explains how the focus on Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) has highlighted the progressive divide within the Democratic Party. Uphill Battle: This weekend, former President Trump held a rally in Georgia where he reignited his old feud with the state's governor, Brian Kemp. Colin emphasizes that campaigns need to focus on the future, not the past, and that the former President must avoid making the election a referendum on himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are neck and neck in a cut-throat presidential race - but will the momentum stay the same in November? Founding Partner at Cavalry LLC and co-host of the Ruthless podcast Michael Duncan examines how things are heating up in the 2024 Election.Dana and Michael discuss the veepstakes for Vice President Harris and Consider which possibilities will be most advantageous for her campaign. Later, Michael dives into the online presence of each party and provides his takes on the messaging tactics used in this election cycle.Uphill Battle: There were frequent conversations about 'double hater' voters during the Trump vs. Biden match-up. Now that Vice President Harris entered the race, Michael explains why it's important to watch how moderate and Independent voters react to her political record to see if her candidacy impacts the enthusiasm gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Out with the old, in with the (sort of) new - President Biden has dropped out of the 2024presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar examines what's in store from the historic reshaping of the 2024 election. Dana and Josh look back at the many seismic political shifts brought on over the last month and discuss the factors working in VP Harris's favor, as well as those working against her. Later, they examine the possibilities of who she may choose for her running mate. Uphill Battle: Last week's Republican National Convention showcased a strong and unified GOP backing former President Trump as their nominee. Josh contrasts that with the division within the Democratic Party and how the infighting will pose a challenge for them going into November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republican National Convention has officially kicked off in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the Republican base has gathered to rally around former President Trump as their party’s 2024 Presidential Nominee. Days after surviving an assassination attempt while speaking at a Pennsylvania rally, President Trump has prevailed as a pillar of strength—an image that a presidential nominee seeking re-election could only hope for ahead of their party’s convention. Meanwhile, on the other side of the aisle calls for President Biden to step down are being overshadowed, granting the President a slim opportunity to reassess how to move forward with his campaign.Deputy Chief of Staff under President George W. Bush's administration, Karl Rove examines how the events of the Republican National Convention will fair for former President Trump and responds to growing whispers that the 2024 Election is now the former President’s to lose. Karl and Dana also discuss how the 2024 Presidential Election will impact contentious state elections as voters inch closer to November.Uphill Battle: While the RNC pivots voter attention away from President Biden’s cognitive decline to President Trump’s mission to regain the White House, who’s message of political unity will resonate the best amongst voters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With many Democrats calling for him to drop out, President Biden needs to keep his friends close, and his frenemies closer. FOX News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier examines the waning support for President Biden from within his own party.Bret and Dana discuss the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee and the problems it could pose for her party ahead of the election. Later, they analyze the state of former President Trump's veepstakes and share when they think an announcement will come about his running mate.Uphill Battle: Though many point to Labor Day as the time when voters begin to take note of the election, Bret stresses that Americans are plugging in right now. With the CNN debate and inflation at the top of people's minds, it paints a grim picture for the future of President Biden's campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite a lackluster performance at the CNN Presidential Debate, President Biden does not plan to drop out any time soon. Former White House Chief Deputy Press Secretary and Partner at FGS Global Trent Duffy explains why the Democrats' dam appears to be holding (for now), and why people are growing more distrustful of the White House.The economy is the number one issue for voters, and President Biden has been unable to make Americans feel better about their financial circumstances over the years. Trent discusses why he believes it's too late for President Biden to change voters' minds on the issue, and why President Trump could face a tough economic transition if elected.Uphill Battle: Former President Trump has the opportunity to gain some ground among independent voters, but to do so, he must focus on his vision rather than vengeance. Trent explains that if the former President can showcase his resume and a transition team, he may appeal to those who still have reservations about him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While voters were anticipating moments of political déjà vu at the first presidential debate, the time that’s lapsed since President Biden and former President Trump took to the debate stage in 2020 was clear as day. Leaving voters wondering, where do we go from here?Republican Strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies, Colin, and National Reporter and Columnist for the Washington Examiner, Salena Zito provide post-presidential debate analysis and how both presidential candidate performances woke up voters to truly examine what they want for the next four years.Later, Salena reveals what she’ll be looking for from voters as they head to the polls and Colin emphasizes the need for both presidential campaigns to tailor their messaging to point to the future.Uphill Battle: A disastrous first presidential debate for Democrats, has President Biden’s own party scrambling to figure out what to do next. With the Democratic National Convention on the horizon and whispers of a second debate is President Biden ready? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices