Whose Election is it to Lose? Democrats’ or Trump’s?—Smoke-Filled Room—Episode 63

In politics, headlines change fast. This week, the conversation has quickly shifted to talking about Biden dropping out, then who would replace him, then Kamala Harris locking it up, to now the VP choice. Gotta keep up!

Sharing their insight and expertise includes Madison County Circuit Clerk and 13th Congressional District Delegate for Donald Trump Tom McRae, Illinois State Central Committeeman Aaron Del Mar, Cor’s political experts Michael Butler and Chris Jackowiak, and SFR host Collin Corbett.

The big question inside Illinois politics is what impact Harris at the top of the ticket has on down-ballot Republican candidates in their races. Will more minorities, women, and swing voters come out now? And if Pritzker is Harris’ VP pick, how does that change the dynamic in this state? This week’s experts analyze those questions.

Then Collin and Michael debate Chris if Democrats actually love democracy as much as they say. They were forced to support Biden for another term and now they are being forced to back Harris without any say. The Smoke-Filled Room panel discusses the smoke-filled back room deals Democrats made, democracy be damned.

Then we close on some Illinois topics. State Representative Jeff Keicher faced an assassination threat after the Democrats resumed their incendiary political rhetoric. Karina’s Law and guns will be a major focus for Illinois Democrats in the coming months. And Illinois unemployment is on the rise again. All this and more on this week’s Smoke-Filled Room.

00:00: Introductions
02:40: With Biden Out and Harris (Likely) In, What Impact Will This Have on GOP Races in IL?
24:25: Boy, That Escalated Quickly Topic: Democrats Love Democracy...Until It Gets in Their Way
36:10: The Sole Focus of the Left and Media: Beat Trump
46:02: Will Pritzker Be Harris' VP Choice?
53:11: Harris at the Top of the Ticket Likely to Exacerbate Dem Problems with Jewish Voters
56:30: Incendiary Political Rhetoric Leads to Assassination Threat Against GOP IL Legislator
01:02:34: Dems Plan to Make Karina's Law and Guns Major Focus in Veto Session and Beyond
01:13:32: Illinois Unemployment Rises Again, Remains Above National Average
01:20:46: OG & Clown of the Week
01:23:22: Closing Thoughts