Republican strategist Vin Weber gives us the inside scoop of Kevin McCarthy’s ultimately successful bid to become Speaker of the House. Â Former RNC chair Michael Steele sets up this month’s election for his old job, as incumbent Ronna McDaniel faces strong opposition to her bid for a fourth term. Â And Lou D’Allesandro, a leading New Hampshire Democrat, talks of his disappointment that, after 70 years, his state will no longer host the “first in the nation” presidential primary.
Plus: Â The latest on the battle for the Senate seat in California that longtime incumbent Dianne Feinstein is expected to relinquish.
Music in this episode:
California Saga by the Beach Boys
Once in a Lifetime by the Talking Heads
I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party by the Beatles
Don’t Let It Bring You Down by Neil Young