Congressman Kevin Mullin on the Iran War, Voting Rights, California's Wild Governor's Race & More

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Congressman Kevin Mullin discusses various political issues including the SAVE Act, voting rights, and California's governor's race.

Congressman Kevin Mullin joins The Game for a wide-ranging conversation on the SAVE Act, voting rights, the war with Iran, Democratic strategy for the 2026 midterms, and California’s unpredictable governor’s race.He also discusses his endorsement of Eric Swalwell, the debate over a billionaire tax, and his work to make hearing aids more affordable. After the interview, Mark Simon and Bob Marks break down Mullin’s comments and discuss the latest political fallout in California and beyond.Time Breaks / Chapters00:00 Intro and welcome00:26 Congressman Kevin Mullin joins the show00:39 Mullin on the SAVE Act and threats to voting by mail03:02 Voter ID, access to the ballot, and democracy concerns05:31 Georgia voting laws and whether voter ID can work08:29 Why turnout could surge in November11:16 What message Democrats should run on in the midterms15:28 Iran, terrorism, and divisions inside the Democratic Party18:03 Bob challenges Mullin on “imminent threat” and presidential war powers19:09 Mullin on diplomacy, Congress, and international alliances22:05 What Democrats would do if they retake the House or Senate25:07 Town halls, activist pressure, and being in the minority30:11…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark Simon, Bob Marks

Guest: Kevin Mullin

Topics covered

• voting rights
• Iran War
• California politics
• Democratic strategy
• billionaire tax
• hearing aids affordability

Keywords

• SAVE Act
• voting rights
• Iran War
• California governor's race
• billionaire tax
• hearing aids
• Democratic strategy

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Organizations: Democratic Party, Georgia, California

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