Elex Michaelson
Asking #Trump How He’d Fix #California #politics #president #harris #trump
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- Asking #Trump How He’d Fix #California #politics #president #harris #trump
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Trump SLAMS California's Leaders...in California
- Runtime
- 4:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Former President Donald Trump visits California for a series of fundraisers and stops at his own Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Trump slams California's present and past leaders, including the current Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
He also meets with the Mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes, who is dealing with a landslide that's impacting hundreds of homeowners.
This is a clip from "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," California's statewide political show.
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- The Issue Is: Donald Trump, Darrell Steinberg & Brian Goldsmith (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- While visiting California to fundraise, former President Donald Trump attacks the state's leadership.
Trump argues for a different way forward and warns against Vice President Harris' past in the Golden State.
Then, political analyst Brian Goldsmith breaks down a historic week in American politics, including the presidential debate.
And one week after San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan made the case for Prop. 36, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg argues against it.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
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- How Harris Out-Debated Trump (Elex Michaelson on TMZ Live)
- Runtime
- 8:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A day after the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Elex Michaelson joins Harvey and Charles on TMZ Live! to break it all down.
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- HUGE TV 📺 Ratings for #Harris #Trump #debate #politics
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Presidential Debate: "Baiting" & "Bias" ("The Issue Is:" Live Post Debate Special)
- Runtime
- 25:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Donald Trump and Kamala Harris face off in their first...and potentially only...presidential debate.
Immediately following the ABC News simulcast, we host a LIVE edition of "The Issue Is:" featuring KFI's John Kobylt, progressive attorney Lisa Bloom and POLITICO's Melanie Mason.
We're also live inside the spin room in Philadelphia with reactions from VP candidate JD Vance, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and more.
We also take you to a watch party in Westwood.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Presidential Debate: Baiting & Bias #trump #harris #debate #analysis
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- What did you think of the presidential debate?
Trump clearly took some of Harris' bait.
ABC News is being widely criticized by conservative viewers for what they see as biased reporting.
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- THIS is the Key to the Presidential Debate #trump #harris #debate
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The KEY Things to Watch for in the Presidential Debate
- Runtime
- 9:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Elex Michaelson previews the first and likely only presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
How do you know if Harris is winning? How do you know if Trump is winning?
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- RNC Chair's Case to Elect Republicans (Full Interview with Elex Michaelson on "The Issue Is:")
- Runtime
- 13:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- RNC Chairman Mike Whatley sits down with us in Buena Park, CA to discuss their voter integrity efforts.
We also talk about Donald Trump's recent comments where he claimed that he would have won California if Jesus was counting the ballots.
Whatley also talks about the importance of California in the Republican efforts to control the U.S. House of Representatives.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Find full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- #Trump is “Strength” & #Harris is “Weakness” per RNC Chair #politics
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Case for California to Reform Prop 47 & Pass Prop 36 #politics #california #news
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The Issue Is: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan & RNC Chair Michael Whatley (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This week, we travel to Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles for a special documentary focused on Father Greg Boyle.
This year, Father Greg was awarded the presidential medal of freedom, our nation's highest civilian honor.
For four decades, he's found educational opportunities and jobs for the formerly incarcerated and drug addicted. It's the largest gang intervention program in the country.
We speak with Father Greg, CEO Tom Vozzo, and some of the thousands of people they've helped.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- The Issue Is: Father Greg Boyle's Homeboy Industries
- Runtime
- 22:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This week, we travel to Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles for a special episode focused on Father Greg Boyle and his non-profit, Homebody Industries.
This year, Father Greg was awarded the presidential medal of freedom, our nation's highest civilian honor.
For four decades, he's found educational opportunities and jobs for the formerly incarcerated and drug addicted. It's the largest gang intervention program in the country.
We speak with Father Greg, CEO Tom Vozzo, and some of the thousands of people they've helped.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
Connect with Elex in social media:
https://www.instagram.com/elexmichaelson
https://www.twitter.com/elex_michaelson
https://www.youtube.com/elexmichaelson
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- Did Kamala Harris’ CNN Interview Help Her? (Elex Michaelson on TMZ Live)
- Runtime
- 8:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- One day after Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s joint interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, Elex Michaelson joins TMZ Live with Harvey Levin and Michael Babcock.
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- RNC's Fight for Voter Integrity
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- RNC Chairman Mike Whatley visits California to discuss his efforts to "protect the vote."
Whatley is encouraging Republicans to sign up to be poll workers, and election observers...to ensure transparency in the process.
Whatley's speech comes just days after Dr. Phil McGraw aired an interview with former President Trump. In it, Trump claims that he would have won California if "Jesus was counting" the ballots, suggesting there were millions of examples of voter fraud.
In our interview, Whatley says he doesn't have evidence that millions of people committed voter fraud in the Golden State.
This story originally aired on the FOX 11 News at 10PM.
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- Kamala Harris’ Media Strategy (Elex Michaelson on TMZ Live!)
- Runtime
- 9:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As Kamala Harris and Tim Walz prepare for their first joint interview since becoming the Democratic nominees, Elex Michaelson joins Harvey Levin and Michael Babcock on TMZ Live to break it down.
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- The Issue Is: The Democratic National Convention (Full Episode from Chicago)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- An historic week in American politics, as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for President. "The Issue Is" was in Chicago for it all.
Elex Michaelson hit the road and traveled to the convention, just weeks after President Biden made the decision to step aside and not seek reelection.
Once there, Michaelson spoke with a cavalcade of prominent elected leaders, political minds, and more. Among them, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, California Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler, Representatives Barbara Lee, Robert Garcia, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, and Hakeeem Jeffries, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, "Pod Save America" hosts Tommy Vietor and Jon Favreau, Brian Tyler Cohen, comedian Matt Friend, and many more.
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- Kamala Harris Accepts the Democratic Nomination
- Runtime
- 3:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Vice President Kamala Harris gives the biggest speech of her life while accepting the Democratic Party nomination.
Here’s our wrap up from the FOX 11 News at 10pm.
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- Analysis: Harris & DNC Focus on Swing State Voters #harris #trump #election #politics
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The Moment California Gives Kamala Harris the Democratic Nomination
- Runtime
- 12:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Puck's Peter Hamby joins us live as California Governor Gavin Newsom helps put Kamala Harris over the top as the Democratic nominee in 2024.
Harris then speaks from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- Obamas Lift Up Harris & Slam Trump (DNC Night 2 Wrap Up)
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Night two of the DNC features Barack & Michelle Obama, Doug Emhoff, and a roll call of states including California's Governor Newsom.
This story first aired on FOX 11's Good Nite L.A.
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- Pres. Biden “passes torch” to VP Harris at DNC
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Pres. Joe Biden embraced his hand picked successor during night one of the DNC.
VP Kamala Harris thanks him for his nearly 5 decades of service.
This story originally aired on Good Nite L.A. at 11pm on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- Kamala Harris Arrives in Chicago for DNC
- Runtime
- 3:09
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Kamala Harris arrives in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention after a busy day of campaigning.
She’s surging in the polls but is still tied with Trump in key swing states.
Here’s our first story from Chicago on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- Pelosi: Trump is “Grotesque” #pelosi #trump #politics
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Pelosi: It’s “Stupid” to Call Biden Dropping Out a “Coup” #biden #harris #pelosi #politics
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The Issue Is: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
- Runtime
- 22:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This week, one of the most powerful legislators in U.S. political history joins Elex Michaelson on "The Issue Is" for an exclusive interview, as Elex Michaelson sits down with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.
Pelosi, the two-time Speaker, and 19-term California Congresswoman, is out with a new book, "The Art of Power," where she recounts her own transformation from housewife to House Speaker and recounts some of her greatest legislative accomplishments and the moments that have defined her time in D.C..
Among the topics Pelosi and Michaelson discuss are President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 race and Kamala Harris's ascension to the top of the ticket, Pelosi calling it "stupid" that people say Biden was ousted by a "coup."
Pelosi also discusses her relationship with past Presidents, from helping pass the Affordable Care Act during the Obama Administration, to how negotiating differed between Presidents Bush and Trump, Pelosi not holding ...
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- Nancy Pelosi's Art of Power (Full Interview on Biden, Harris, Trump & Winning Votes)
- Runtime
- 53:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In this extended, unedited, sit down interview with "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," Nancy Pelosi discusses her new book "The Art of Power."
Among the topics in this interview:
-Pres. Biden's decision to drop out of the Democratic race
-VP Kamala Harris' performance as the Democratic nominee
-The Israel/Gaza conflict
-The attack on Paul Pelosi
-What makes for a "master legislator"
-How the Affordable Care Act was actually passed
-Negotiating with Donald Trump vs George W. Bush
-Gov. Newsom's plan to clean up homeless encampments
-Pelosi's main mentors
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- NEWS: Nathan Hochman Endorses Kamala Harris for President (Full Interview)
- Runtime
- 8:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In an exclusive interview with FOX 11 Los Angeles, L.A. DA candidate Nathan Hochman endorses Kamala Harris for President.
Hochman is running for DA as an independent but previously ran for CA AG as a Republican. Harris previously endorsed Hochman's opponent George Gascon.
Hochman is running in deeply blue L.A. County.
We also discussed the way Gascon's office functions, the death of Johnny Wactor, and recent protestors.
This is a clip from the FOX 11 News at 6PM.
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- The Issue Is: with Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil & Brian Tyler Cohen (Full Show)
- Runtime
- 22:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- THE ISSUE IS: NEWSOM CLEANS UP, A DEMOCRAT DEFECTS, AND BRIAN TYLER COHEN ON "SHAMELESS" REPUBLICANS
It's another unprecedented week in politics. Elex Michaelson breaks it all down with an all-star lineup of guests, this week on "The Issue Is."
First, Elex Michaelson joins Governor Gavin Newsom as he picks up trash at a Southern California homeless encampment. The cleanup coming weeks after Newsom issued an executive order urging local leaders to clear encampments on state land. Newsom telling Michaelson he's frustrated that those local leaders have yet to do more. He also weighs in on the latest in the 2024 Presidential race and celebrates US-China Panda diplomacy.
Next, Michaelson is joined by State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil. Alvarado-Gil was first elected in 2022 as a Democrat, but this week she announced she would be switching parties, becoming the first state lawmaker in nearly 80 years to switch parties while in office.
Also ...
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- Trump is “Weird" & "Shameless" (Full Interview with Brian Tyler Cohen & Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 17:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- @briantylercohen is one of the most popular progressive voices on @YouTube.
He also host of the successful podcast "No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen."
His newest title? Author.
Cohen's book "Shameless" argues that Republicans intentionally create dysfunction and then use a sophisticated messaging apparatus to shift the blame.
In this interview with "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," we discuss the book, the explosion of enthusiasm for the Harris/Walz ticket and what it's like writing a book.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Gov. Newsom SLAMS L.A. County Leaders & Donald Trump (Full Interview with Elex Michaelson)
- Runtime
- 6:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- We catch up with California Governor Gavin Newsom as he clears up a homeless encampment in the Mission Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Newsom, expressing frustration with L.A. county leaders for not doing more to shut down encampments following the U.S. Supreme Court granting more authority to local governments.
Newsom also talks about the Harris vs Trump race...and his efforts to bring pandas to the San Diego Zoo.
This is an interview from California's statewide political show "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Elex Michaelson & Bill Melugin on Kamala Harris' Record in California (From FOX News Channel)
- Runtime
- 5:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic nominee for President, there's increased scrutiny over her record in California.
Elex Michaelson joins Bill Melugin and Roxanne Hoge on FOX News at Night on the FOX News Channel.
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- Elex Michaelson Co-Hosts TMZ Live (Britney Spears Biopic, Kamala Harris' VP, Simone Biles vs Trump)
- Runtime
- 40:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Elex Michaelson guest hosts TMZ Live alongside Harvey Levin.
Among the topics they discuss: Britney Spears' new biopic, Kamala Harris' VP choices, Tori Spelling's finances, Simone Biles' gold medal and more.
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- Elex Michaelson Co-Hosts TMZ Live (Tom Cruise's Olympic Surprise, Cardi B's Pregnancy, Trump's NABJ)
- Runtime
- 42:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Elex Michaelson is guest co-host of TMZ LIVE! next to founder Harvey Levin.
Among the topics: Cardi B's pregnancy, Tom Cruise's Olympic surprise, Donald Trump's NABJ appearance, and Pete Davidson's mental health.
TMZ LIVE! is nationally syndicated. In Los Angeles, it airs weekdays at 4PM on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- California Senator SWITCHES PARTIES from Democrat to Republican (Exclusive Interview)
- Runtime
- 14:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- EXCLUSIVE: California Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil is SWITCHING PARTIES from Democrat to Republican. She's giving her first interview to "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."
"Seeing how the inner workings of the majority party work in Sacramento, I have to step back & say is this good?...My answer is no," she said.
"The reality is, in California, we have seen the pendulum swing so far in the areas of crime, homelessness...and public education."
She is losing her chair in the human services committee & she admits "there may be other repercussions..."
Sen. Alvarado-Gil is the first CA Senator to switch from Democrat to Republican in the middle of a term.
She was elected in 2022 as a Democrat & will run in 2026 as a Republican.
Her district, which is mostly made up of Republicans, is in California's Sierra & Central Valley.
"I am going to stay a Republican until I am put in the ground," she joked...
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- Kamala Harris Introduces Tim Walz as VP Pick
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- VP Kamala Harris introduces her pick for VP, Tim Walz, during a PA rally.
Here's our FOX 11 recap story.
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- Why Josh Shapiro ISN’T the VP Pick?
- Runtime
- 9:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Elex Michaelson joins Harvey Levin and Michael Babcock on TMZ Live to talk about Kamala Harris’ pick of Tim Walz as VP and not Josh Shapiro.
- Title
- Why Did Kamala Harris Pick Tim Walz as VP? #breaking
- Runtime
- 6:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- VP Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her VP.
Elex Michaelson breaks down the decision on Good Day LA.
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- Who is #TimWalz, #KamalaHarris VP Pick? #politics #democrats #breaking
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Adam Schiff on Replacing Biden, Running Against Garvey, and THE Dude
- Runtime
- 13:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) is the frontrunner to be the next U.S. Senator from California.
During this extended interview with "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," Schiff weighs in on Kamala Harris' veepstakes, replacing Pres. Biden, Speaker Emerita Pelosi's role in that process and more.
He also updates his run against Steve Garvey, weighs in on the Israel conflict, and "THE Dude" on the White Dudes for Harris Zoom call.
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- Who Will Harris Pick for VP? Likely Josh Shapiro #harris #shapiro #tmzlive #politics
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Frank Luntz's UNBELIEVABLE House & Analysis (Full Episode of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson")
- Runtime
- 22:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This week, "The Issue Is" broadcasts from the Oval Office... well, sort of.
Elex Michaelson visits the L.A.-area home of longtime pollster and political consultant Frank Luntz, in which Luntz has created a scale replica of the Oval Office. The home also includes a replica of the Lincoln bedroom, a bowling alley, shooting gallery, and arcade, all adorned with memorabilia and news-clippings from Presidential history.
With less than 100 days until one of the most unprecedented Presidential elections in modern history, Luntz breaks down the state of the quickly-changing race, laying out what he thinks would be the most effective lines of attack for both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris against the other. For Trump, Luntz says the line against Harris should be "can you name one thing she accomplished as Vice President?" For Harris, Luntz suggests the line against Trump is "is this as good as it gets?"
Luntz, who is best known for his focus groups, also d...
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- Full Debate: Sheriff Chad Bianco vs Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Crime, Education & More
- Runtime
- 22:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco debates California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on the issues of crime, education, and more.
This debate happened live on the FOX 11 News at 6PM with Elex Michaelson and Marla Tellez.
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- The Issue Is: Kamala Harris' Democratic Dominance with Melanie Mason, Lynn Vavreck & Areva Martin
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As the 2024 election is now just over 100 days away, it was another unprecedented week in American politics.
Just days after former President Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania and then selected Senator JD Vance as his running mate at the Republican National Convention, the race was again shaken up this week, as President Biden announced he would be stepping aside, abandoning his reelection bid. Within hours, the Democratic party had rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris, Harris securing enough pledged delegates to head into the DNC next month as the presumptive nominee.
To discuss, Elex Michaelson is joined on "The Issue Is'" by Politico's Melanie Mason and UCLA Professor Lynn Vavreck. The pair discuss the unprecedented nature of this campaign, the swing voter mentality, and the latest in the Veepstakes.
Michaelson is also joined this week by attorney Areva Martin. Martin, a long-time friend of Kamala Harris, pulls back the curtain ...
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- Who is Kamala Harris? Her Journey to Likely Democratic Nominee
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Who is Kamala Harris?
Here’s our look at how this daughter of California got to this moment…where she’s the overwhelming favorite to be the next Democratic presidential nominee.
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- Why Biden REALLY Dropped Out & Harris’ Path Forward
- Runtime
- 4:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- My analysis on why Biden dropped, how Harris unified the party so quickly & her strengths & weaknesses against Trump.
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- The Issue Is: The Republican National Convention (Full Episode from Milwaukee)
- Runtime
- 22:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- An unprecedented week in American politics, as "The Issue Is" hits the road for the Republican National Convention.
In Milwaukee, Republicans gathered to nominate Former President Donald Trump for the third time. His nomination, and selection of Ohio Senator JD Vance, overshadowed by the events of Saturday, July 13, when a gunman attempted to assassinate Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania.
That shooting unifying the Republican party as they look to defeat the Biden-Harris ticket in November. That is, if Biden remains on the ticket. The RNC coming as Democrats renew, and strengthen, calls to remove Biden from the ticket, a growing list of Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Adam Schiff, calling for Biden to "pass the torch" and end his reelection campaign.
Under that backdrop, Elex Michaelson spent the week in Milwaukee for a week of coverage like no other, documented in this week's special episode of "The Issue Is." Among those Michaelson speak...
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- Trump on Being Shot & Accepting the GOP Nomination
- Runtime
- 4:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Donald Trump accepts the 2024 Republican presidential nomination less than a week after being shot in the ear.
He tells the story of what happened & discusses his policy views.
This originally aired on the FOX 11 News at 10p.
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- How Trump's Shooting Changes the RNC
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The shooting of Donald Trump is a seminal moment in our nation's history.
It has changed the trajectory of the presidential race & the tone of the Republican National Convention.
We talk with a series of leaders including Newt Gingrich, Larry Elder, Joni Earnst and others about how they're processing.
This story first aired on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
