What issues will guide new-look 2024 race?
Now that Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to clinch the Democratic nomination, the attention turns to which issues will guide voters in November. Jim Lokay discusses what might sway undecideds with Swing Left's Yasmin Radjy and Chris Johnson, senior advisor to the National Federation of College Republicans on "The Final 5."
Reaction to Biden's withdrawal speech
For the first time since his written announcement on Sunday, President Biden addressed the nation to detail the reasoning behind his withdrawal from the 2024 race. Jim discusses that and more with the co-host of the award-winning podcast "The Daily Beans," Dr. Allison Gill, on "The Final 5."
Ipsos polling shows Harris growing support vs. Biden, but Trump holds on
For the first time since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race, we're getting a look at the pulse of the people when it comes to a potential faceoff between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Ipsos Public Affairs President Cliff Young joins Jim on "The Final 5" to show where the VP is gaining ground, and where Trump is remaining strong.
How does Trump campaign adjust to a new opponent?
Conservative strategist Luke Ball joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to discuss the state of the 2024 race, now that Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to face off against former President Donald Trump. How will the Trump campaign adjust to a new opponent, and what issues will remain the same? Plus, Jim gets insight on whether running mates matter.
Harris weighs AZ Sen. Mark Kelly as potential VP pick
As Vice President Kamala Harris scrambles for a running mate ahead of next month's Democratic National Convention, sources say Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly has been asked to submit vetting materials for consideration for the job. New York Post reporter Cameron Arcand joins Jim on "The Final 5" from the campaign trail in Arizona with more on what's being considered the pros and cons of a Kelly pick.
The Final 5: July 23, 2024
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How does Team Biden transition to the Harris campaign?
In 2000, Paul Glastris was tasked with writing then-President Bill Clinton's DNC speech, urging the party to unify behind Al Gore. Now, he's as editor-in-chief of Washington Monthly, he's closely watching how President Biden will handle watching his campaign apparatus change its focus to electing Vice President Kamala Harris. He's Jim Lokay's guest on "The Final 5."
Biden out, Harris in: what changes for Dems, GOP?
The landscape of the 2024 election has been disrupted with the exit of President Biden and the quick coalescence of Democrats behind Vice President Kamala Harris, but the playbook has been altered for Republicans as well. Jim Lokay talks about that and more with political strategists Michelle C. Thomas and Brittany Martinez on "The Final 5."
Will Dems rally around Harris ahead of DNC?
Jim Lokay discusses President Biden's exit from the 2024 race with Axios reporter Stephen Neukam, who's now following the effort to solidify support behind Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential Democratic nominee.
Dem strategist Shroff weighs in on Biden decision
Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff joined Jim Lokay on FOX 5 to discuss President Biden's departure from the 2024 race. He says that while many were not necessarily surprised by Biden's decision due to the uncertainties leading up to it, he criticized those who prematurely claimed "I told you so" on social media, arguing that such divisiveness within the Democratic party was unproductive.
The Final 5: July 18, 2024
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
Plans for pre-DNC Biden roll call derailed, for now
As rumors swirl about President Biden's political future, a plan to nominate him weeks before the official vote at the Democratic National Convention remains up in the air amid pressure from powerful party leaders. Jim Lokay gets more from Axios politics reporter Stephen Neukam on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: July 17, 2024
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
Neil Chatterjee on Trump shooting, Vance pick
Jim discusses the attempted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump's life, calls for unity, and the selection of Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) as his running mate with former FERC chairman Neil Chatterjee on "The Final 5."
Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook on Trump shooting, Biden candidacy
Jim discusses the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the calls for national unity, and the response by President Biden with former Ambassador Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: July 15, 2024
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5: July 12, 2024
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
Is the national debt immoral?
The national debt is about to eclipse $35 trillion dollars, and one author says it's a moral imperative to fix the nation's course before it's too late. Young Voices contributor Benjamin Ayanian, author of the book "Beyond Intention: How Progressive Economic Policy Initiatives Would Harm Society's Most Vulnerable," discusses this and more with Jim on "The Final 5."
Looking at 2024 from outside the Beltway
Talk about President Biden's future in the 2024 race has eclipsed former President Trump's recent felony convictions, but what are people talking about outside of Washington? Jim discusses that and more with Ordinary Times editor Andrew Donaldson on "The Final 5."
Discussing Biden's press conference with a DNC delegate
Troy Prestwood will be attending next month's Democratic National Convention from D.C. He joins Jim on "The Final 5" to offer his take on President Biden's campaign, whether he should stay in, and who's on the Democratic bench should he step aside.