Trial Balloon - Free Version

Corruption in the “Greatest City in the World.” And who are these "undecided" voters? 

Links we discussed: 

• Eric Adams Indicted
• The Undecided Voters Who Could Decide the Election
• Kamala Harris Casts Herself as Pro-Business Pragmatist

Some more links: 

• Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
• Chris Riback's Newsletter
• Trial Balloon Live

Trump threatens to prosecute his political rivals... Why even a felony conviction won't upend this race... And does the bully pulpit still exist?

Links we discussed:

• Trump Says He Has ‘Every Right’ to Prosecute His Rivals
• Even a Felony Conviction Likely Won’t Upend This Race
• Trump’s Vows Put Rule of Law on the Ballot
• How Much More Warning Do Voters Need?
• Democrats Must Make Trump’s Guilty Verdict Known

Some more links: 

• Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
• Chris Riback's Newsletter

The Trump trial and the split screen campaign. And Mike Johnson's power is backed by Democrats. 

Links we discussed:

• The Split Screen for the Next 6 Weeks
• Trump Is Already Testifying
• Trump Is a Pretty Weak Strongman
• Being Stuck in a Courtroom Is Just What Trump Needed 
• Chaos and Oppression

Some more links: 

• Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
• Chris Riback's Newsletter

Arizona's abortion ruling is a disaster for Trump and Republicans. Stubborn inflation is a problem for Biden and Democrats. Can red states knock Biden off the ballot?

Links we discussed

• Trump Flails on Abortion
• Fed May Not Cut Interest Rates This Year
• Red States Threaten to Keep Biden Off the Ballot

Some more links: 

• Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
• Chris Riback's Newsletter

Does watching Fox News make you less informed? Could the House flip to Democratic control? Does RFK Jr. hurt Biden or Trump more?

Links we discussed

• Those Who Don’t Watch Fox Less Likely to Vote for Trump
• Democrats Need to Be Ready If GOP Loses Control
• Biden Holds Small Lead Nationally
• RFK Jr. the Spoiler

Some more links: 

• Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
• Chris Riback's Newsletter

Which set of candidates were worse — 2016 or 2024? What do the polls really say eight months before the election? Does RFK Jr. matter?

Links we discussed

• There’s Plenty of Time for Biden to Catch Up
• Democracy Dies In Trumpian Boredom
• Why RFK Jr. Should Hurt Trump More Than Biden
• Democrats Go to War Against Third Party Candidates

Some more links: 

• Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
• Chris Riback's Newsletter

The Trumpification of the Republican Party is now complete.

Links we discussed

• Mitch McConnell’s Legacy Is Donald Trump
• Mitch McConnell Surrenders to Trump
• McConnell to Step Down as GOP Leader
• Trump Pushes Steve Daines to Run for Senate GOP Leader
• John Thune Soft Launches Bid for Senate GOP Leader
• Cornyn Talked to Trump About Running for Senate Leader

Some more links: 

• Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
• Chris Riback's Newsletter

No one is replacing Biden on the ticket. Trump takes over the RNC. Democrats get a big win on Long Island. 

Links we discussed

• One in Five Believe Taylor Swift Conspiracy
• Replacing Biden
• Why Trump Needs to Take Over the RNC So Quickly
• Jon Stewart Returns
• Biden Campaign Joins TikTok

Some more links: 

• Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
• Chris Riback's Newsletter

Trial Balloon celebrates its first year with Taylor Swift. And then we unpack how Joe Biden was handed a gift by Republicans on immigration. 

Links we discussed

• Taylor Swift (The GOP’s Version)
• Lankford’s Make-or-Break Moment on the Border
• Quote of the Day
• Biden Campaign Builds Big Fundraising Lead
• Why Trump Needs Nikki Haley Out Now

Some more links: 

• Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
• Chris Riback's Newsletter

Is Donald Trump rolling to the White House or is he in trouble? Democracy and immigration are the toughest issues.

Links we discussed

• Can Anyone Stop Trump’s March to the Nomination?
• Trump Could Wrap Up Nomination By End of February
• Even the Battle for Second Turned Out Well for Trump
• Trump Holds Solid Lead Over Biden in Georgia

Some more links: 

• Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
• Chris Riback's Newsletter