Looking at 2024 from outside the Beltway
Talk about President Biden's future in the 2024 race has eclipsed former President Trump's recent felony convictions, but what are people talking about outside of Washington? Jim discusses that and more with Ordinary Times editor Andrew Donaldson on "The Final 5."
Discussing Biden's press conference with a DNC delegate
Troy Prestwood will be attending next month's Democratic National Convention from D.C. He joins Jim on "The Final 5" to offer his take on President Biden's campaign, whether he should stay in, and who's on the Democratic bench should he step aside.
The Final 5: July 10, 2024
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The Final 5: July 9, 2024
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
RNC looms as Dems' discord over Biden deepens
More Democrats came forward on Wednesday, calling for President Joe Biden to step aside as the party's presumptive nominee ahead of next month's convention. It comes as Republicans gear up for their own convention in Milwaukee next week. GOP strategist Erin Perrine weighs in on "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay.
Trump's Veepstakes: A Hair-y Proposition?
As speculation swirls around who might be Donald Trump's running mate, reports surfaced that the former POTUS might have concerns about Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance -- not about his policies, but about his facial hair. Jim Lokay gets more from "The Final 5" producer and chief beard correspondent Loreto Cruz.
More uncertainty over Biden's future; RNC casts aside ex-Trump foes
On "The Final 5," political strategists Naysa Woomer and Kristal Knight join Jim Lokay to discuss President Biden's electoral prospects as new polling shows eroding support, while Donald Trump's vanquished rivals won't appear at next week's Republican National Convention, bucking tradition.
The Final 5: July 8, 2024
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Biden White House struggles on messaging amid age, health concerns
As some Democrats continue to express concerns about President Biden's viability after his CNN debate performance, his White House is openly battling with the press, including over Monday's New York Times piece suggesting a neurologist has made repeated house calls. The President's own doctor later refuted the report, but as Jim Lokay discusses with The Hill's Niall Stanage on "The Final 5," the discord has never been deeper.
The Final 5: July 3, 2024
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The Final 5: July 2, 2024
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Biden, 2024, and the campaign impact with Stephen Neukam and Reese Gorman
Three days into July, rumors over President Biden's political future intensify, with Capitol Hill sources weighing in -- and Republicans considering a plan of attack if Democrats move ahead with replacing him on the ticket. Jim discusses that, plus the potential impact the uncertaintly has on House and Senate races, with political reporters Reese Gorman of NOTUS and Stephen Neukam of Axios on "The Final 5."
What is Project 2025?
A plan to radically reshape the federal government under a second Trump administration is gaining more attention. "Project 2025" is the brainchild of the likes of the Heritage Foundation and its president, Kevin Roberts, who dubs it "a second American revolution." Jim Lokay explains what it's about on "The Final 5."
Debate takeway: “Everything changed, and nothing changed”
The first batch of polling is out after last week’s CNN presidential debate — showing the impact that President Biden’s performance had on the race. Bottom line: voters thought Donald Trump won the face-off, concerns are high about Biden’s ability to do the job, and the Democrats have major work to do if they plan to make a switch atop the ticket. Jim speaks with Ipsos Public Polling President Cliff Young on “The Final 5.”
Pearson: "Absolute immunity" ruling is a king-making argument
Legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson joins Jim on "The Final 5" to discuss Monday's landmark Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump's immunity, and the impact it has on his felony conviction in New York.
The Final 5: July 1, 2024
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Wake Up To Politics' Gabe Fleisher on Trump immunity, Biden debate reax
Jim Lokay is joined by Gabe Fleisher, creator of the popular "Wake Up To Politics" newsletter, to break down Monday's landmark Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, plus the reaction from within the Biden campaign after last week's debate performance that's eliciting concern from some within the Democratic party.
Life in Israel during the Gaza War
Nearly nine months after Hamas' deadly attack on Israel, the war rages on without a clear end in sight. Jim gets a look at what life is like during wartime in Israel with global affairs analyst Laura Ballman, who joins "The Final 5" from Tel Aviv.
Debate Night: What's next? (Part 2)
Reaction came in quick to Thursday's CNN Presidential Debate, but much of the focus now turns to what's next, especially for worried Democrats. Jim continues his conversation with Calvin Dark and Jack Kalavritinos on "The Final 5."
Debate Night: What happened? (Part 1)
Jim gets immediate reaction from Thursday's CNN Presidential Debate with political strategists Jack Kalavritinos and Calvin Dark on a special edition of "The Final 5."