About this episode
Matt Whitlock discusses the ongoing government shutdown and its implications for both parties, along with insights on California's gubernatorial race and Virginia's progressive policies.
As the partial government shutdown enters its seventh week, Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast Matt Whitlock covers the challenges facing Republicans and Democrats in resolving the standoff. Meanwhile, the "No Kings" protests shine a spotlight on their dark money funding. Matt also explains why there is potential for a Republican to win the California gubernatorial race due to its jungle primary system. Purple State Of Mind: Matt describes some of Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's progressive policies and why they are a reflection of what is to come following the midterms if more Democrats take office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Matt Whitlock
Topics covered
- government shutdown
- Republicans
- Democrats
- California gubernatorial race
- progressive policies
- midterms
Keywords
- government shutdown
- Republicans
- Democrats
- California
- Virginia
- midterms
- Abigail Spanberger
- politics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CRC Advisors, 10-Minute Drill
Places: California, Virginia
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