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5 DAYS OUT: The Alaska Dirty Trick, Tone-Deaf Economy Talk, and Why Trump’s LOW Numbers Are Brutal
On this week's podcast, Chris Cillizza and Matt discuss:
— The New York Times’ investigation into Mary Peltola’s Alaska Senate campaign recruiting a second “Dan Sullivan” (retired teacher) to siphon votes from the Republican incumbent.
— Media ethics debate: Should the Times have run this story?
— Sen. Roger Marshall’s tone-deaf “best economy of my lifetime” line in Kansas.
— CNN Senate polls show Dems dominating — plus Trump’s approval in the low-to-mid 30s even in states he won.
— Historical floor: Herbert Hoover still got ~40% in 1932; what that implies for Trump’s floor and Republican…
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