Perino on Politics

President Biden isn't getting any younger, and the voters are noticing. Republican strategist and Vice President at Targeted Victory Matt Gorman weighs in on the fallout from the latest Special Counsel report.Later, Dana and Matt discuss Senate leadership and how upcoming elections could present pickup opportunities for Republicans.Uphill Battle: Matt looks ahead to Tuesday's special election to replace former Congressman George Santos (R-NY) and how an inclement weather forecast could impact turnout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden secured victory in South Carolina's Democratic Primary this weekend, however, he still faces hurdles in lifting voters' enthusiasm. President of the Sentinel Action Fund Jessica Anderson explains what the challenges say about his chances of re-election.Dana and Jessica look at the upcoming races in the primary calendar and discuss how issues such as crime, immigration, and inflation are impacting voters this week. Later, Jessica examines how Republicans are trying to reach younger Americans with messaging on education and childcare.Uphill battle: Republicans have a big opportunity to create a durable Senate majority in this year's election. Jessica shares which states she's watching out for and discusses why she believes vulnerable Democrats can lead to significant pickups for the GOP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After sweeping successes in both Iowa and New Hampshire, former President Donald Trump is moving closer to securing his party's presidential nomination. National Review Senior Political Correspondent and Co-host of the Three Martini Lunch podcast Jim Geraghty discusses the importance of Nikki Haley staying in the race to give Republicans the primary they deserve.Jim and Dana discuss the state of the Republican Primary and look ahead to primaries in Nevada and South Carolina. Later, Jim looks at the communication surrounding the border crisis and explains why Republicans shouldn't wait until November to address the issue.Uphill Battle: President Biden is dealing with the second-worst third-year approval ratings since President Jimmy Carter. Jim argues that Biden's presidency was meant to be transitional, but that the lack of support for Vice President Harris means his party doesn't see her as a viable candidate in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a two-person race for the Republican presidential nomination - how are things heating up? Host of Sunday Night In America With Trey Gowdy and The Trey Gowdy Podcast, former South Carolina Congressman Trey Gowdy joins Dana in New Hampshire for a conversation about the state of the race ahead of the New Hampshire primary.Trey looks at Capitol Hill to discuss the challenges facing House Speaker Mike Johnson as he governs Congress with a slim majority.Uphill battle: If former President Trump is able to secure his party's presidential nomination, he'll have to work to unite the divided Republican voters. Trey explains that if takes a conciliatory approach rather than igniting his base, he may be successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In frigid temperatures, Iowa caucus-goers will cast their votes in the first test of the Republican Presidential Primary race. FOX News Contributor and Host of the Guy Benson Show on FOX News Talk Radio Guy Benson lays out the stakes at hand for the candidates.Dana and Guy evaluate campaign strategies and explain what the results in Iowa could mean for the road ahead. They look at President Biden's lackluster campaign trail and discuss whether third-party disrupters will pull votes from either party.Uphill battle: On top of President Biden's popularity problem, Democrats lack an attractive heir apparent. Guy explains that the party is running out of time to find a replacement nominee that will grow enthusiasm within the party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We can officially say the 2024 Presidential Election cycle is upon us, the candidates have campaigned and now it's time for the voters to decide.Former Senior Counselor to President Trump and Founder of KA Consulting, Kellyanne Conway joins with a temperature check on the remaining GOP Candidates' favor amongst voters heading into the Iowa Caucuses.Former President Trump remains the frontrunner in the GOP race to the White House, despite former Ambassador Nikki Haley's increase in support amongst prominent donors. While the Haley campaign's growth is substantial, Kellyanne reminds listeners that donors don't determine elections, voters do.Uphill battle: The Democrat Party has long been regarded as the party for young, progressive, and minority voters, however with President Biden losing support from these key demographics the 2024 Presidential Election looks less reminiscent of 2020 by the day. Kellyanne emphasizes that President Biden will need to remind voters that he is still the candidate who did and can still defeat Donald Trump.Keep up with Dana on Twitter: @DanaPerino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we usher in the new year, we'll be looking at a new stage of the presidential race. Republican Strategist and Co-Founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed joins with a look at how things are heating up in 2024. With the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary just around the corner, Colin emphasizes the importance of early voting states in determining which candidate will rise to the top in the crowded Republican primary field. Uphill battle: President Biden is losing support from key demographics, including voters whose politics lean more progressive. Colin reminds listeners that general elections are typically decided by people in the middle, many of which aren't a fan of the incumbent president's policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This year saw the announcements, and suspensions, of many presidential campaigns. Things are only heating up for candidates as they fight for a spot on the ballot in November. FOX News Digital Political Reporter Brooke Singman provides insight into candidates' strategies as they head into the election year.Dana and Brooke examine the weaknesses of the Biden campaign and analyze which candidates pose the biggest threat to his re-election. Later, they take a look at how the remaining Republican presidential hopefuls are aiming to make their marks in early-voting states.Uphill battle: Although the younger generation isn't always the most reliable at the polls, they are skilled when it comes to organizing. Brooke emphasizes the need for the Republican Party to capture young voters who are otherwise disenchanted by politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While early-voting states play a key role in whether or not a candidate's name appears on the ballot, swing states are important in determining who will win the election. Former GOP Strategist and Host of The Rich Zeoli Show, Rich Zeoli zeroes in on Pennsylvania and highlights which issues will sway voters in 2024.Dana and Rich underscore the importance of Pennsylvania for both parties in the presidential election. Later, they look at the state's Senate race and discuss who will turn out for that election.Uphill battle: Securing the suburban vote is crucial for a candidate's success. Rich emphasizes the need to pay attention to suburban voters, especially moms, to figure out which issues appeal to people who aren't always involved in politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors Matt Whitlock explores whether or not there's a path forward for a Trump alternative candidate.Dana and Matt examine former President Trump's presence in Iowa and discuss how he has been able to maintain his commanding lead in the polls. Matt describes how President Biden's policies have only hurt his campaign and strengthened the appeal of Trump.Uphill battle: Matt emphasizes the importance of Senate control as evidenced by the past few years. He stresses the need to pick strong primary candidates that can beat Democrats in tight races in red states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices