The politics of toasting tortillas
Spurred by her anger over calls to ban gas stoves, a longtime California lawmaker has left the Democratic party. Former Sen. Gloria Romero gave a long list of grievances against her former colleagues, but notably expressed concern over how it would affect her ability to toast tortillas. Final 5 producer and "chief tortilla correspondent" Loreto Cruz III joins Jim Lokay to offer his take.
Spurred by her anger over calls to ban gas stoves, a longtime California lawmaker has left the Democratic party. Former Sen. Gloria Romero gave a long list of grievances against her former colleagues, but notably expressed concern over how it would affect her ability to toast tortillas. Final 5 producer and "chief tortilla correspondent" Loreto Cruz III joins Jim Lokay to offer his take.
New polling shows voters' vibes on Harris, Trump, and the issues
Jim Lokay breaks down a new batch of polling on the 2024 campaign, including the trends that shaped up after the first debate and President Biden's exit from the race. From the issues that are motivating voters (the economy leads the pack) to the Democrats' weaponization of the word "weird" (it's working among Dems and independents), we get a look at the state of play with President of Polling at Ipsos, Cliff Young.
Jim Lokay breaks down a new batch of polling on the 2024 campaign, including the trends that shaped up after the first debate and President Biden's exit from the race. From the issues that are motivating voters (the economy leads the pack) to the Democrats' weaponization of the word "weird" (it's working among Dems and independents), we get a look at the state of play with President of Polling at Ipsos, Cliff Young.
Is it one-and-done for Harris and Trump on the debate stage?
Tuesday's highly-anticipated presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is remarkable in many ways, but chief among them: viewers will witness the first time the two have ever met, and it could be their only debate of the campaign. Jim discusses that and the last minute maneuverings with Axios reporter Stephen Neukam on "The Final 5."
Tuesday's highly-anticipated presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is remarkable in many ways, but chief among them: viewers will witness the first time the two have ever met, and it could be their only debate of the campaign. Jim discusses that and the last minute maneuverings with Axios reporter Stephen Neukam on "The Final 5."
Is it one-and-done for Harris and Trump on the debate stage?
Tuesday's highly-anticipated presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is remarkable in many ways, but chief among them: viewers will witness the first time the two have ever met, and it could be their only debate of the campaign. Jim discusses that and the last minute maneuverings with Axios reporter Stephen Neukam on "The Final 5."
Tuesday's highly-anticipated presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is remarkable in many ways, but chief among them: viewers will witness the first time the two have ever met, and it could be their only debate of the campaign. Jim discusses that and the last minute maneuverings with Axios reporter Stephen Neukam on "The Final 5."
Efforts underway to strip DC of self-governing status
While advocates for DC statehood continue their push to make the district the 51st state, a key Republican lawmaker wants to revoke the city's Home Rule charter. Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) has introduced the BOWSER Act (?Bringing Oversight to Washington and Safety to Every Resident Act?) on Capitol Hill. Shadow Rep. Oye Owolewa (D-DC) joins Jim on #TheFinal5 to explain his opposition.
While advocates for DC statehood continue their push to make the district the 51st state, a key Republican lawmaker wants to revoke the city's Home Rule charter. Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) has introduced the BOWSER Act (?Bringing Oversight to Washington and Safety to Every Resident Act?) on Capitol Hill. Shadow Rep. Oye Owolewa (D-DC) joins Jim on #TheFinal5 to explain his opposition.
DOJ accuses U.S. media company of sowing Russian disinformation
This week, the Department of Justice accused a Tennessee-based company, Tenet Media of taking millions from the Russian government to push pro-Putin propaganda -- a scheme in which some high-profile conservative influencers say they were unwitting participants. Jim discusses what it all means with Bret Schafer from the Alliance for Securing Democracy on #TheFinal5.
This week, the Department of Justice accused a Tennessee-based company, Tenet Media of taking millions from the Russian government to push pro-Putin propaganda -- a scheme in which some high-profile conservative influencers say they were unwitting participants. Jim discusses what it all means with Bret Schafer from the Alliance for Securing Democracy on #TheFinal5.
Derrick Anderson wants to flip Virginia's 7th district
With Rep. Abigail Spanberger vacating Virginia's 7th congressional district in favor of a run for governor, Republicans sense a pickup opportunity. The GOP nominee, attorney and former Green Beret Derrick Anderson joins Jim on "The Final 5" to discuss the race and how the botched U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan spurred him to run for the seat.
With Rep. Abigail Spanberger vacating Virginia's 7th congressional district in favor of a run for governor, Republicans sense a pickup opportunity. The GOP nominee, attorney and former Green Beret Derrick Anderson joins Jim on "The Final 5" to discuss the race and how the botched U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan spurred him to run for the seat.
Trump/Harris debate looms while economic messages take hold
For the first time, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will face off on the debate stage on September 10th in Philadelphia, and the theme of the election seems to be focusing on the economy. Jim discusses that and more with FOX 5 contributor and former Biden campaign surrogate Kevin Walling on "The Final 5."
For the first time, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will face off on the debate stage on September 10th in Philadelphia, and the theme of the election seems to be focusing on the economy. Jim discusses that and more with FOX 5 contributor and former Biden campaign surrogate Kevin Walling on "The Final 5."
2024 race takes shape past Labor Day, ahead of first debate
The Labor Day holiday has long signaled another major milestone in any presidential campaign, and both the Harris and Trump camps are putting heavy focus on Pennsylvania over the next week. Jim discusses the state of the race and more with NOTUS reporter Katherine Swartz on "The Final 5."
The Labor Day holiday has long signaled another major milestone in any presidential campaign, and both the Harris and Trump camps are putting heavy focus on Pennsylvania over the next week. Jim discusses the state of the race and more with NOTUS reporter Katherine Swartz on "The Final 5."
DNC 2024: Key takeaways from Kamala Harris' speech
As the Democratic National Convention wraps, attention turns to the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in September. Jim Lokay discusses that and what we should watch for heading into the home stretch of the campaign with political analysts Tracy Pearson and Brittany Martinez.
As the Democratic National Convention wraps, attention turns to the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in September. Jim Lokay discusses that and what we should watch for heading into the home stretch of the campaign with political analysts Tracy Pearson and Brittany Martinez.
Part Two: DNC Wrap-Up with Brittany and Tracy
As the Democratic National Convention wraps, attention turns to the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in September. Jim Lokay discusses that and what we should watch for heading into the home stretch of the campaign with political analysts Tracy Pearson and Brittany Martinez.
As the Democratic National Convention wraps, attention turns to the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in September. Jim Lokay discusses that and what we should watch for heading into the home stretch of the campaign with political analysts Tracy Pearson and Brittany Martinez.
Part One: DNC Wrap-Up with Tracy and Brittany
As the Democratic National Convention wraps up, Jim Lokay talks with political analysts Tracy Pearson and Brittany Martinez about Vice President Kamala Harris? speech on the final day in Chicago.
As the Democratic National Convention wraps up, Jim Lokay talks with political analysts Tracy Pearson and Brittany Martinez about Vice President Kamala Harris? speech on the final day in Chicago.
Harris adopts cautious presidential campaign approach: analysis
In a recent interview on "The Final 5," Axios congressional reporter Stephen Neukam joined host Jim Lokay to analyze the strategy behind Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. As the presumptive Democratic nominee, Harris has adopted a cautious approach, which Neukam described as a “don’t show, don’t tell campaign.”
In a recent interview on "The Final 5," Axios congressional reporter Stephen Neukam joined host Jim Lokay to analyze the strategy behind Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. As the presumptive Democratic nominee, Harris has adopted a cautious approach, which Neukam described as a “don’t show, don’t tell campaign.”
Military controversies plague 2024 campaign
Tim Walz "misspoke" about his wartime experience. Donald Trump said the Presidential Medal of Freedom was "better" than the Medal of Honor. And while both Walz and his GOP counterpart, J.D. Vance do have military experience, it's a much different situation than it was back when military service was almost a pre-requisite for public service. Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Andrew Donaldson from Ordinary Times on "The Final 5."
Tim Walz "misspoke" about his wartime experience. Donald Trump said the Presidential Medal of Freedom was "better" than the Medal of Honor. And while both Walz and his GOP counterpart, J.D. Vance do have military experience, it's a much different situation than it was back when military service was almost a pre-requisite for public service. Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Andrew Donaldson from Ordinary Times on "The Final 5."
Harris? ?Cautious? Campaign Strategy
In a recent interview on "The Final 5," Axios congressional reporter Stephen Neukam joined host Jim Lokay to analyze the strategy behind Vice President Kamala Harris?s presidential campaign. As the presumptive Democratic nominee, Harris has adopted a cautious approach, which Neukam described as a ?don?t show, don?t tell campaign.?
In a recent interview on "The Final 5," Axios congressional reporter Stephen Neukam joined host Jim Lokay to analyze the strategy behind Vice President Kamala Harris?s presidential campaign. As the presumptive Democratic nominee, Harris has adopted a cautious approach, which Neukam described as a ?don?t show, don?t tell campaign.?
Biden caps off DNC opening night
President Joe Biden delivered a forceful endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris on night one of the Democratic National Convention. Jim talks about that and more with Andrew Feinberg, the Independent's White House correspondent, who joined "The Final 5" live from Chicago.
President Joe Biden delivered a forceful endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris on night one of the Democratic National Convention. Jim talks about that and more with Andrew Feinberg, the Independent's White House correspondent, who joined "The Final 5" live from Chicago.
Trump's Vance pick a missed opportunity, Scaramucci says
Scaramucci, known for his outspoken views, didn’t hold back when analyzing Trump’s recent decisions, including his choice of J.D. Vance as a running mate.
Scaramucci, known for his outspoken views, didn’t hold back when analyzing Trump’s recent decisions, including his choice of J.D. Vance as a running mate.
Scaramucci on party unity, VP picks
Jim Lokay is joined by Anthony Scaramucci on "The Final 5" to discuss the 2024 election and the political maneuvering within both the Trump and Harris campaigns. Scaramucci doesn't hold back when analyzing Trump?s recent decisions, and thinks he missed a major opportunity when choosing J.D. Vance over other potential running mates.
Jim Lokay is joined by Anthony Scaramucci on "The Final 5" to discuss the 2024 election and the political maneuvering within both the Trump and Harris campaigns. Scaramucci doesn't hold back when analyzing Trump?s recent decisions, and thinks he missed a major opportunity when choosing J.D. Vance over other potential running mates.
Forward Party Discusses Third-Party Impact on 2024 Election
In a recent appearance on ?The Final 5? with host Jim Lokay, Lindsey Drath, CEO of the Forward Party, shed light on the party?s goals and potential impact on the 2024 election. As the Forward Party positions itself as a centrist alternative to the two-party system, Drath emphasized the need for a new approach to American politics.
In a recent appearance on ?The Final 5? with host Jim Lokay, Lindsey Drath, CEO of the Forward Party, shed light on the party?s goals and potential impact on the 2024 election. As the Forward Party positions itself as a centrist alternative to the two-party system, Drath emphasized the need for a new approach to American politics.
Scaramucci: Trump will lose because he's 'boring' and 'old'
Former White House Communications Director and financier Anthony Scaramucci has some thoughts about his former boss' re-election effort.
Former White House Communications Director and financier Anthony Scaramucci has some thoughts about his former boss' re-election effort.