The 5 New Independent Types That Are Changing Politics

The 5 New Independent Types That Are Changing Politics

Michael Smerconish talks with CNN’s Jeff Zeleny about a groundbreaking poll that reveals five distinct types of independent voters. From the "Disappointed Middle" to the "Checked Out," understanding these groups is essential to understanding modern American politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Daily Poll: CA's minimum wage for food workers is now $20 per hour. Should other states follow?

Daily Poll: CA's minimum wage for food workers is now $20 per hour. Should other states follow?

Starting today, the minimum wage for food workers in California is $20/hour, while other industry minimum wages are $15.50/hour. Michael asks you today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should ...

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Deepfakes present a real threat to 2024 election: It's time to combat them

Deepfakes present a real threat to 2024 election: It's time to combat them

A story at NBC News caught Michael's eye, "Experts war-gamed what might happen if deepfakes disrupt the 2024 election. Things went sideways fast." Issue One Founder & CEO Nick Penniman joins Michael t...

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Daily Poll: Which side benefits politically from the Ronna McDaniel/NBC flap?

Daily Poll: Which side benefits politically from the Ronna McDaniel/NBC flap?

As we wrap up another week that saw some wild headlines, including former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel getting hired and then fired by NBC News, Michael asks you this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com...

29 Mar 20245min

Libertarian Lars Mapstead

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Lars Mapstead is a tech entrepreneur, road racing enthusiast, and 2024 Libertarian Candidate for President. He joins Michael to discuss his candidacy for president and the role of third party candidat...

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Daily Poll: Does politics factor into your personal investment decisions?

Daily Poll: Does politics factor into your personal investment decisions?

Recently, former President Trump's Truth Social hit the stock market and has been soaring as a "meme" stock. This has Michael asking you this daily poll question at Smerconish.com today: Would politic...

28 Mar 202410min

RFK Jr. and Third Party Voting In 2024

RFK Jr. and Third Party Voting In 2024

Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named his pick for Vice President last night as Nicole Shanahan. Michael takes calls and discusses the place Kennedy and other third party candidates have i...

27 Mar 202425min

Daily Poll: Do third-party candidates a) enhance democracy by providing more choices, b) harm democracy by splitting votes, or c) have a neutral impact?

Daily Poll: Do third-party candidates a) enhance democracy by providing more choices, b) harm democracy by splitting votes, or c) have a neutral impact?

Michael lays out today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Do third-party candidates a) enhance democracy by providing more choices, b) harm democracy by splitting votes, or c) have a neutral imp...

27 Mar 202410min

Will RFK Jr. and other Third-Party contenders even make the ballot in November?

Will RFK Jr. and other Third-Party contenders even make the ballot in November?

FiveThirtyEight/ABC News Senior Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley joins Michael with his analysis of how, and if at all, third party presidential candidates can get on ballots this fall - enough to h...

26 Mar 202417min

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