The Electables

ABC News Political Director Rick Klein joins Doug and Adrienne to discuss where he sees this primary election going and what it means for the 2020 election. Topics include: Will Biden hold onto his lead? Why hasn't Kamala Harris taken off? Are the attacks on Elizabeth Warren coming? How is ABC News covering this election with so many candidates? What are you doing differently from 2016 in this election? The surge of Andrew Yang? And, who should we be keeping an eye on to make a move.

On this episode of.. The Electables.

Doug Thornell and Alexi McCammond traveled to Miami for the Young Elected Officials conference to interview up & coming elected officials on why they got into politics and how they view the 2020 race. In Part III, hear from Rep. Daniel Hernandez, Arizona State Assembly, and Ashley Vanorny, Cedar Rapids, IA Council Member.

Doug Thornell and Alexi McCammond traveled to Miami for the Young Elected Officials conference to interview up & coming elected officials on why they got into politics and how they view the 2020 race. In Part II, hear from Rep. David Crowley, Wisconsin State Legislature, Kara Hawes, Rock County, WI Board of Supervisors, and Clinton Anderson, Beloit, WI City Council VP.

Doug Thornell and Alexi McCammond traveled to Miami for the Young Elected Officials conference to interview up & coming elected officials on why they got into politics and how they view the 2020 race. In Part I, hear from Svante Myrick, Mayor of Ithaca, NY, and Brandon Scott, Baltimore City Council President.

The second Democratic debate begins Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 8:00pm from The Motor City, Detroit, Michigan on CNN. Doug and Adrienne discuss which candidates are going to be trying to make a move and those who might be trying to just maintain their momentum.

Adrienne and Doug talk about a range of topics effecting the Democratic nomination for president. O'Rourke has money problems, Mayor Pete's numbers continue to surge, and Bernie is transferring funds from his senate account to his campaign account like a millennial with Venmo. As the candidates get ready for the heat to be turned up, Adrienne and Doug break down what you should pay attention to as you beat the heat of summer.

Jennifer Palmieri is the former White House communications director. She joins The Electables to discuss women in politics, share stories from the 2016 campaign, and weigh in on how the current candidates are shaping up. She also shares an update on her new book she is writing called "She Proclaims".

The New York Time's Jonathan Martin joins Adrienne and Doug to recap the first 2 Democratic debates from Miami. We had two very electric nights of debate where the candidates tried to craft their identity, introduce themselves to the country, and challenge the other candidates.

Hilary Rosen and Tammy Hadad join Adrienne and Doug to discuss the first Democratic debate this week in Miami. Tammy and Hillary are two DC veterans. Tammy was the executive producer behind MSNBC’s political coverage, Hardball with Chris Matthews, Larry King Live, Today Show, and The Late Late Show. She shares her insight into how NBC will be covering the debate and what to watch for as things get going. Hillary Rosen is a partner and managing director at political strategy firm, SKDKnickerbocker, and served as president of the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). Hillary's experience covering politics is second to none and she makes some interesting predictions about the debate, nomination, and 2020 election.

Senator Cory Booker's campaign manager Addisu Demissie joins The Electables to discuss the senator's campaign. Topics include the rationale for Senator Booker's candidacy, the importance of grassroots organizing, debate strategy, Cory Booker the man, and what it takes to run a large, national campaign.