About this episode

Jessica Tarlov discusses the implications of a Democratic Senate candidate's scandal and the current state of the party with guests.

How can progressives govern effectively in a post-Trump America? Join Jessica Tarlov in conversation with Brian Tyler Cohen on Thursday, 7/9 at 11:45AM. Sign up here: links.profgmedia.com/btclive Jessica Tarlov is joined by The Bulwark’s Sam Stein, and they start in Maine, where Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has announced he is taking time to reflect after a rape allegation went public. They discuss the logistics of possibly replacing the scandal-ridden Platner on the ballot — and mention a few possible candidates — while also asking the important question: how could the party vetting process have failed so miserably? Plus: what is the condition of former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized for weeks, with minimal information? Will there be a special election for his seat — and will the recently-primaried Kentuckyan Thomas Massie take an interest? And in Michigan, Mallory McMorrow has dropped out of the Senate race, leaving moderate Haley Stevens — backed by Chuck Schumer — facing off against progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed — backed by Bernie Sanders and AOC — in the Democratic primary. Rahm Emanuel is visiting Israel this week and…

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Tarlov

Guests: Brian Tyler Cohen, Sam Stein

Topics covered

• Democratic Party
• Senate race
• scandal
• political strategy
• Mitch McConnell
• progressive politics

Keywords

• Graham Platner
• Mitch McConnell
• Democratic primary
• Haley Stevens
• Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
• Rahm Emanuel
• Donald Trump
• FIFA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FIFA, Democratic Party, The Bulwark, 92NY

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