Podcasts about congressional district democratic

An election preview double feature: In Missouri's sprawling sixth district, U.S. Congressman Sam Graves has represented voters for more than two decades. He's heavily favored to retain his seat this year–even as some critics say he's lost touch with the district over the years. Plus, Missouri's 1st Congressional District Democratic primary could determine what type of political leadership takes hold throughout the St. Louis region. St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum breaks down the high-stakes race between Congresswoman Cori Bush and St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell.

Rebecca Cooke concludes our three-day catch-up with candidates in the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary. State Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) is our guest in our Women Win Wisconsin segment, powered by our friends at Motherhood for Good. And Luke Mathers helps us review the final Wisconsin episode of Top Chef-Wisconsin before the finalists are put out to sea for the finals. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guests: Rebecca Cooke, Luke Mathers, Jodi Emerson, Nicole Slavin, Kate Duffy

Congressman Mark Pocan provides his monthly update on DC happenings, and doesn't hold back talking about his colleagues who made a spectacle of themselves during a Monday hearing with Dr. Fauci. Pocan has endorsed state Rep. Katrina Shankland in the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary; and Shankland joins us to update her campaign. We'll meet with candidate Eric Wilson on Wednesday and Rebecca Cooke on Thursday. Plus, a weather update from meterologist Brittney Merlot and a check in with Chad Holmes! UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show! Guests: Mark Pocan, Chad Holmes, Katrina Shankland, Brittney Merlot

This week's episode begins with the shift in Alabama's political landscape with Shomari Figures' win in the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary. They also reflect on the loss of their friend Anthony Daniels in the race. In the guest segment, we're learning more about the Southern Poverty Law Center's (SPLC) Alabama Advocacy Institute, an initiative aimed at training community advocates. Josh and David interview community organizers Makhayla DesRosiers and Jack Slate from SPLC about the program, its goals, and the types of people they hope to attract. We're also recognizing this month's Shero of the Month, a local community hero, from Monroe County, who has been organizing around the issue of access to clean drinking water. They discuss the challenges faced by her community and the lack of support from local officials. In the close, David commends Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg for addressing neglected issues in Alabama, including the flooding problems in the predominantly black community of Shiloh due to state road expansion. And they discuss the parole of former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely and the broader implications of the parole system, questioning the fairness and equity of the process. About Our Sponsor: Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality. Gaming is the heart of Wind Creek Hospitality, but they offer so much more. Wind Creek's 10 distinct properties in the U.S. and Caribbean — including four in Alabama — provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities. As the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek continues to grow and offer guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape. Send us a question: We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com or with this form. You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air. Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live. About APW: APW is a weekly Alabama political podcast hosted by Josh Moon and David Person, two longtime Alabama political journalists. More information is available on our website. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Music credits: Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. Visit Mr. Smith's page here.

Hi listeners! Do you have a question about Alabama politics? Consider emailing us a voice recording asking your question to our email, apwproducer@gmail.com, and we may play it on air! The 2024 Legislative Session is sort of nearing an end, and lawmakers are finally starting to focus on doing their actual job after spending months wasting time fighting DEI. Josh and David discuss what's happening, including a questionable attempt to fix the problems with Alabama's medical cannabis licensing system. The guest of the pod this week is House District 52 Democratic candidate Kelvin Datcher, who's running to replace former Rep. John Rogers. They discuss whether Kelvin has lost his mind in wanting to be in the Legislature. We close with the tug of war between 2nd Congressional District Democratic candidates Anthony Daniels and Shomari Figures over their residency in the district. The 2nd Congressional District is by no means a done deal for Democrats. Finally, a bit of right-wing nuttery concerning Alabama's ethics laws. About Our Sponsor: Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality. Gaming is the heart of Wind Creek Hospitality, but they offer so much more. Wind Creek's 10 distinct properties in the U.S. and Caribbean — including four in Alabama — provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities. As the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek continues to grow and offer guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape. Send us a question: We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com or with this form. You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air. Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live. About APW: APW is a weekly Alabama political podcast hosted by Josh Moon and David Person, two longtime Alabama political journalists. More information is available on our website. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Music credits: Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. Visit Mr. Smith's page here.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel becomes the latest news outlet to belatedly shut down its comments sections, succumbing to the already-obvious notion that it's impossible for a few to grow flowers in a place where so many are willing to dump their manure. And in Chicago, newspaper workers stage a historic walkout to protest corporate ownership that has slashed and burned a once proud industry. Plus: We wrap up our updates with candidates running in the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary, checking in with Eric Wilson. Guests: Mark Jacob, Dan Schumacher, Eric Wilson

The Greg and Dan Show welcomes Eric Sorensen, Illinois' 17th Congressional District Democratic nominee to talk about his journey in becoming a meteorologist and his decision to run for Congress, how to return to and maintain democracy, protecting reproductive rights, and preserving a sustainable infrastructure in Central Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Candidate Eric Sorensen speaking with Vanessa Wetterling on WRAM.

On August 15, the candidates for the 20th Congressional district's Democratic Primary was held by the league of women voters of Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Springs. The 4 term incumbent Paul Tonko , debated Rostislav Rar. Linda McKenney was moderated the event and asked the questions on a number of issues. The challenger, Mr. Rar, began with an opening statement followed by Mr. Tonko. The primary will be held on August 23.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, August 15th. You'll hear about the latest Safety Network meeting, plus 17th Congressional District Democratic candidate Eric Sorensen sits down with Tim Shelley to talk about what he believes will give him an edge in the partisan fight for control of a narrowly-divided House of Representatives. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

Guest – Dr. Mark Neumann, Democratic Candidate WI 3rd District We conclude our interviews with the four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to run in the 3rd Congressional District this fall with Mark Neumann, a physician who makes health care—especially Medicare for All—the centerpiece of his campaign.

The City of Detroit will likely not have a Black member of the U.S. House for the first time in nearly 70 years. State Rep. Shri Thanedar won Michigan's 13th Congressional District Democratic primary Tuesday, topping a field of nine candidates.

Guest- Deb Baldus McGrath, Democratic Candidate WI 3rd District Pat and Deb tackle a variety of issues, including Deb's service to the nation, reproductive health care and more. End the hour with an update on Pat's knee and the Milwaukee Brewers trade deadline surprise!

Guest – Brad Pfaff, Democratic Candidate WI 3rd District Pat and Brad discuss what returning manufacturing would mean for western Wisconsin, the recent vote in Congress on an Assault Weapons Ban, and safeguarding democracy.

Guest – Rebecca Cooke, Democratic Candidate WI 3rd District Pat and Rebecca discuss a variety of issues including the economy, healthcare in rural Wisconsin and common sense gun reform. Plus, Pat discusses the other primaries on the ballot next Tuesday.

WPR hosts a debate between Democratic Party primary candidates Rebecca Cooke, Deb McGrath, Mark A. Neumann and Brad Pfaff.

WPR hosts a debate between Democratic Party primary candidates Rebecca Cooke, Deb McGrath, Mark A. Neumann and Brad Pfaff.

First Congressional District Democratic Candidate Cora Neuman joined the KGEZ Good Morning Show with John Hendricks and Robin Mitchell on Tuesday May 10, 2022 to talk about why she is running for Congress and what she can do for the state of Montana.

Renee Shaw talks with qualifying Democratic primary candidates in Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District. Guests: State Senator Morgan McGarvey, 3rd District Democratic Congressional candidate and State Representative Attica Scott, 3rd District Democratic Congressional candidate.

The North GA Blue: Getting into Good Trouble podcast covers democratic politics in North GA, the 9th Congressional District, and across the state of Georgia. The podcast is in Q&A/Interview format with various democratic politicos including county chairs, democratic operatives, politicians, and more. It is our mission to deliver crucial information to our listeners in a timely manner as we fight for community values and principles in the 3rd most Conservative district in the state. Our website is: https://www.fcdpga.com/podcastsOur guests highlight democratic activities and actions to work toward a Blue Georgia. The 9th Congressional District spans 20 counties across the region and covers a good deal of northern GA including Blue Ridge, Morganton, Fannin, Union, Banks, Athens/Clarke, Dawson, Elbert, Forsyth, Franklin, Gilmer, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, and White counties. Our democratic party podcast also disseminates information and interviews powerful Democrats across the state of GA working to overthrow the suppression tactics of the GOP and ensure democracy and our values, grassroots efforts, and goals remain intact. #podcasts #politicalpodcasts #democraticpolitics #democraticparty #stateofga #democraticactivism, #democraticgrassroots #community #gademocraticparty #georgiademocrats #democraticpodcasts #bestdemocraticpodcasts #GAPOL #ClimateChange #freedemocraticpodcasts #deepdemocracypodcasts #gademocrats #democracy #republic #democraticpodcastslisten #fightthegop #votersuppression #voterrights #bluestates #redstates #podcastsdemocraticpolitics #grassrootsactivism #climatechange #environment #9thCongressionalDistrict #9thcongressionaldistrictchairs #ruraldemocrats #racialequity #racism #RacialEquity #POC #politicalactivist  #racialjustice #equity #RaisingtheWage #GAMinimumWage #MinimumWage #education #diversity #inclusion #workingtorestoredemocracy #voterrights #democraticoperative #localpolitics #countypolitics #statepolitics #politicalraces #voterturnout #redistricting #gerrymandering #votersuppression #voterrights #politicalhistory #gapol #ruralrevival #ruraloutreach #DemocraticPartyofGA  #DPG #EconomicJustice #democraticgoals #democraticcharacter #democraticvalues #democraticintegrity  #TurnGABlue #Transparancy #GADems  #gapol #BestDemocratPodcast #Ethics #Integrity #ElectingDemocrats #LocalElections #CountyElections #StatewideElectionsGA #NationalElections #Healthcare #SocialJustice #EconomicJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #UnderservedPopulations #BlackCommunities #HispanicCommunities #LatinoCommunities #RacialEquity #RacialJustice #LGBTQ+  #GayRights #CivilRights #Advocacy #PoliticalAdvocacy #Activist #ProChoice #Immigration #MedicaidforAll #ACA #GunReform #ObamaCare  #Education #VoterRights #ProChoice #WomensRights #DemocraticCandidates #AtlantaGA #GALTGovernor #ProgressivePolicies #ElectProgessiveWomen #Healthcare #EconomicSecurity #CriminalJusticeReform #Equity #Equality #Education #VotingRights #GASB202 #ProgressiveWomen #Unions #JohnLewisVotingRightsAdvancementAct #FreedomToVoteAct #VoterSupressionGA #VoterSuppression #VotingRestrictions #CivilRightsViolations #VotingAttacks #VoterSupression #CommunityOrganizer #Diversity #Inclusion #Policy #Action #BlackWomen #BlackandBrownPeople #UnderservedPopulations #PoliticalActivist #ElectProgressiveWomen #ProChoiceWomen #ProChoice #WomenSupportingWomen #WomensRights #ERA #ReproductiveJustice #ProChoiceDemocrats  #ProgressivePublicPolicy #TeresaGay #Leadership #GA9DDWN  #President9thDistrictDemocraticWomen #DemocraticWomen #WomenDemocrats  #EqualRights #EqualRightsAmendment #RuralLeadership Support the show (https://NorthGeorgiaBluePodcast.com/patron)

Clean Water Wednesday takes Andy to his alma mater, Kirkwood Community College, with the Iowa Corn Growers Association and Soil Health Partnership. It is also Wyffels Wednesday with Chris Eichhorn! And Nathan Fischer continues our Candidate Profile series, sitting down with 2nd Congressional District Democratic candidate Rita Hart.

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour — This week on the program, we are airing a candidate conversation with the major party nominees running to represent Utah’s 4th U.S. Congressional District—Democratic incumbent Rep. Ben McAdams and Republican challenger Burgess Owens. This week’s conversation is part of Informed Decisions 2020, a collaboration between the Hinckley Institute of […]

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour — This week on the program, we are airing a candidate conversation with the major party nominees running to represent Utah’s 2nd U.S. Congressional District—Democratic challenger Kael Weston and Republican incumbent Rep. Chris Stewart. This week’s conversation is part of Informed Decisions 2020, a collaboration between the Hinckley Institute of Politics […]

The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour — This week on the program, we are airing a candidate conversation with the major party nominees running to represent Utah’s 2nd U.S. Congressional District—Democratic challenger Kael Weston and Republican incumbent Rep. Chris Stewart. This week’s conversation is part of Informed Decisions 2020, a collaboration between the Hinckley Institute of Politics […]

It must be approaching the fall season because Democratic candidates on this year’s ballot are beginning to pop up throughout the region. On Friday afternoon, Utah’s 3rd Congressional District candidate Devin Thorpe and Lt. Governor candidate Karina Brown convened at the Slickrock Bike Trail. It was one of a series of meetings they held with community members in Grand and San Juan Counties over the weekend. Today on the news, we hear their thoughts on running as a democrat in a largely red state. And later, the Navajo Nation plans to renegotiate a 50-year-old agreement regarding the co-management of Lake Powell. Show Notes: Photo: From left - Utah’s 3rd Congressional District Democratic candidate Devin Thorpe, Grand County Commission Chair Mary McGann, and Democratic candidate for Utah Lt. Governor Karina Brown at the Slickrock Bike Trail Register to Vote https://vote.utah.gov Questions about voting? Call the Grand County Clerk’s Office https://www.grandcountyutah.net/612/Elections 435-259-1321 Utah’s 3rd Congressional District Candidates – John Curtis (Republican Party - Incumbent) https://curtis.house.gov Devin Thorpe (Democratic Party) https://www.devinthorpe.com Thomas McNeill (United Utah Party) https://www.mcneillforutah.com Daniel Clyde Cummings (Constitution Party) https://ballotpedia.org/Daniel_Clyde_Cummings Utah Governor’s Race – Republican Party (Gov) Spencer Cox https://www.votecox.com (Lt Gov) Deidre Henderson https://ballotpedia.org/Deidre_Henderson Democratic Party (Gov) Christopher Peterson https://petersonforutah.com (Lt Gov) Karina Brown https://www.karinaforutah.com Libertarian Party (Gov) Daniel Cottam https://www.cottamforutah.org (Lt Gov) Barry Short https://ballotpedia.org/Barry_Evan_Short Independent American Party of Utah (Gov) Gregory Duerden https://ballotpedia.org/Gregory_Duerden (Lt Gov) Wayne Hill https://ballotpedia.org/Wayne_Hill KUER: Navajo Nation Recieves Extenstion To Renegotiate Lake Powell Agreement With Park Service https://www.kuer.org/health-science-environment/2020-09-11/navajo-nation-receives-extension-to-renegotiate-lake-powell-agreement-with-park-service

Presidential politics and public health collided as never before, when journalist Bob Woodward released audio, in which President Trump says he deliberately played down the threat of the Coronavirus. With less than two months before election day, candidates stepped up their get-out-the-vote efforts. And speaking of votes, the Secretary of State said about a thousand people voted twice in this year’s primary elections. WABE political contributor Denis O’Hayer welcomes Republican strategist Brian Robinson and former 7th Congressional District Democratic candidate Nabilah Islam, who’s filling in for Democratic strategist Brian Robinson.

Primary Candidate Debate - Democratic primary candidates Ron Kind, the incumbent, and Mark Neumann, both from La Crosse debate before the August 11 primary election for the Wisconsin's 3rd district seat in the US House of Representatives. Ezra Wall, host of WPR’s “Newsmakers,” will moderate the discussions. The primary election is on August 11.

The Democratic primary is less than one week away, and voters in the 25th Congressional District will have a choice between two candidates in that race: current Congressman Joe Morelle, and Brighton Town Board member Robin Wilt. This is Wilt's second run for Congress; Morelle won the seat in 2018 after the passing for long-time Congresswoman Louise Slaughter. This hour, we talk with Wilt about her platform and priorities for the district. Our guest: Robin Wilt *Note: Congressman Morelle was offered equal time on the program, but was unable to participate due to scheduling conflicts.

Iowa’s 4th Congressional District Democratic candidate J.D. Scholten talks about the COVID-19 outbreaks at meatpacking plants, ag reforms to help these situations and comments on parts of Iowa allowing to open again following relaxed restrictions from the

On this edition of The Sunday Spin, host Rick Pearson talks with 3rd Congressional District Democratic nominee, Marie Newman, on her candidacy along with the challenges of connecting with voters in a time of social distancing. The Sunday Spin now airs Sundays from 5p-7p

On this edition of The Sunday Spin: Rick Pearson takes on our weekly spin through politics and touches on Super Tuesday, a resurgent Joe Biden, and more. Then, Rick is joined by Rush Darwish, one of the three candidates competing in the Southwest Side and Suburban 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary. He talks about his […]

Rick Pearson is joined by Rush Darwish, one of the three candidates competing in the Southwest Side and Suburban 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary. Rush talks about his candidacy and his focus of complete honesty throughout everything; the primary policies and priorities that he is concerned about, including healthcare; and the need for IL to […]

Democratic primary candidates Lawrence Dale, Eagle River, and Tricia Zunker, Wausau, debate live on The Ideas Network. The debate is moderated by Shereen Siewert, host of WPR’s “Route 51,” and Robin Washington, host of Superior-based WPR talk show “Simply Superior.”

Renee speaks with Ret. Lt. col. Amy McGrath, Kentucky's 6th Congressional District Democratic nominee. Rep. Andy Barr, the Republican candidate, will appear on next week's episode.

Renee speaks with Ret. Lt. col. Amy McGrath, Kentucky's 6th Congressional District Democratic nominee. Rep. Andy Barr, the Republican candidate, will appear on next week's episode.

Renee discusses issues with candidates in the 6th Congressional District Democratic Primary. Scheduled guests: Lexington Mayor Jim Gray, Theodore David Green, Daniel Kemph, Amy McGrath, State Sen. Reggie Thomas, and Geoffrey M. "Geoff" Young.

Renee discusses issues with candidates in the 6th Congressional District Democratic Primary. Scheduled guests: Lexington Mayor Jim Gray, Theodore David Green, Daniel Kemph, Amy McGrath, State Sen. Reggie Thomas, and Geoffrey M. "Geoff" Young.

Renee Shaw discusses issues with Democratic primary candidates in the 2nd Congressional District Race. Scheduled guests: Hank Linderman, Brian Pedigo, and Rane Sessions.

Renee Shaw discusses issues with Democratic primary candidates in the 2nd Congressional District Race. Scheduled guests: Hank Linderman, Brian Pedigo, and Rane Sessions.

 For Iowa Starting Line Podcast episode #4, Grant Woodard, the former campaign manager for 2014 Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jack Hatch, joins host Pat Rynard […] The post Ep4: Former Jack Hatch Campaign Manager Grant Woodard, 3rd Congressional District Democratic Primary Candidate Eddie Mauro appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

In this episode we take an early look at the candidates in Colorado’s 2018 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary and consider the possibility that Colorado’s major parties might opt-out of Proposition 108. Segment 1: Assessing the Candidates With the announcement by Ken Salazar that he will not run, the field in Colorado’s Democratic Primary for Governor is becoming a bit clearer. Congressman Ed Perlmutter has to be considered the frontrunner at this point. Though he has not officially announced, he has stated as recently as last month that “chances are very good” he will run. Perlmutter, as a Congressman since 2007, would also seem to be a preferred candidate of the establishment, along with former State Treasurer Cary Kennedy if she decides to jump into the race. The question is: Does that help or hurt in a Democratic Primary? Clearly, there is a divide within the Colorado Democratic Party between the more establishment Democrats who backed Hillary Clinton, and the Bernie Sanders wing of the party. Sanders defeated Clinton in last year’s caucus, and since November Sanders-inspired groups have been encouraging supporters to run for leadership positions at the county and state level, with varying degrees of success. Asked to describe the Sanders-inspired, Our Revolution viewpoint by The Colorado Independent’s Corey Hutchins, Joe Salazar, perhaps the most prominent and outspoken Bernie Sanders supporter in Colorado, said: “They want to change the Democratic Party so it’s more responsive to the people and less responsive to corporate dollars, I think that pretty much sums it up”, adding that he worries that oil and gas money has too much sway in Democratic politics in Colorado. What does that mean for Perlmutter? Cozying up to the oil and gas industry is a common criticism coming from the left at prominent Colorado Democrats like Governor Hickenlooper and Senator Bennet, though embracing a more moderate position on the issue has led to some crossover appeal, and Perlmutter appears to be cut from the same cloth. And even among Democratic voters, the environment is rarely a top-of-mind, decisive issue when choosing a candidate to vote for. As for “corporate dollars”? Congressman Perlmutter managed the final stage of Wall Street reform in the House in 2010. He doesn’t appear vulnerable on that front. He also supported Congressman Tim Ryan’s insurgent bid to become House Minority Leader against Nancy Pelosi So maybe Perlmutter is the perfect candidate – appealing to the establishment while having sufficient progressive credentials to garner support from the party’s more liberal wing where a majority of the energy seems to be located. He could be. And that’s likely why Colorado Pols on their Big Line has Perlmutter as far and away the favorite for Governor, stating that “Now that Ken Salazar has backed away from the race, Perlmutter can take the baton and get moving”, and that former State Senator Michael Johnston “cannot beat Perlmutter in a Democratic Primary. Period.” As for Johnston, his campaign made news Tuesday morning by reporting a record early fundraising haul, none of which came from political action committees or from his own pocket. At the very least, this shows that he should be taken more seriously as a candidate, and that his chances of winning the Democratic nomination are greater than zero. If the most important question is which candidate can best position themselves with, for lack of a better term, the “Bernie Sanders” wing of the Colorado Democratic Party, Johnston has already drawn explicit comparisons from local media, and he says that “I think the Bernie folks will find a lot of the values that they share will be evidenced in our campaign.” Still, Johnston supported Hillary Clinton during last year’s primary contest, and his progressive credentials are not without flaws, as Chase Woodruff details here. This all makes for a fascinating, fascinating race to watch. Segment 2: To Opt-Out or Not to Opt-Out? For our second segment, on a related topic, let’s take a look at something Congressman Perlmutter said during his remarks at the 7th Congressional District Democratic reorganization meeting a few weeks ago (from the Colorado Statesman’s Ernest Luning): Perlmutter also urged Democrats to consider looming changes to state law governing how political parties nominate candidates following last year’s voter approval of Proposition 108, which opens up primary elections to unaffiliated voters. “There’s another provision there I think we, as Democrats, and you as members of the state central committee need to keep in mind. And that’s an opt-out provision,” he said, noting that three-quarters of a party’s central committee can vote to skip primaries entirely and nominate candidates through the caucus and assembly process. “It’s a big change in the law and one that Democrats may not pursue, and that’s fine,” he said. “But you all need to know about it and think about it because it’s a very important function, and the decision by the central committee has to be made by Oct. 1 of this year. Potentially it could save candidates a lot of money if you’re working through the assembly process, and it give you, as delegates or committee members a lot of power if you have candidates up and down the ballot going through the assembly process and whoever’s chosen is the nominee.” For a primer on what he’s talking about, here’s an article on Proposition 108 from the Denver Post. Basically, the much-hyped Proposition 108, which opens up primaries to Unaffiliated voters, contains a provision that allows parties to “opt out” of holding primaries and instead choose to nominate candidates by assembly or convention. The Post article goes on to note that Proposition 108 drew opposition from both Steve House and Rick Palacio, both now former chairs of their respective parties. And the crux of the argument can be found in a quote from Penfield Tate, a former state legislator and aide to both former Mayor Peña and former Gov. Romer, who said that he doesn’t want unaffiliated voters, who may not share his values, to play a part in choosing his nominees: “If you’re a Catholic, you want the college of cardinals to select the next pope, not Methodist ministers.” So back to Perlmutter, while not wanting to read too much into what he said, one has to think that he considered carefully what to say to that particular crowd at the re-org meeting. And he sure seems to be supportive or at least considering opting-out of Proposition 108, by noting that it could save candidates a lot of money and delegates or committee members would have a lot of power. Doing so would seem to be a huge dismissal of the will of Colorado’s voters, who voted for Proposition 108 just last year by a margin of 53-47%. Not to mention the fact that the majority of the Democratic establishment in Colorado lined up behind Clinton during the caucuses last March, and yet Sanders still won a resounding victory. The issue of whether or not to opt-out was an issue during the race to become state GOP Chair as well, though a victory for Jeff Hays this past Saturday likely means that Republicans will not be opting-out. If the Democrats do in fact decide to forego a Primary in favor of a caucus and assembly, that would theoretically push a lot more Unaffiliated voters into the Republican Primary, to the point where they actually may have an impact. Only time will tell…

With the 2016 elections right around the corner, we sat down with Shaughnessy Naughton. Shaughnessy is she the founder of of the 314 PAC — a political action committee aimed at providing support for scientists interested in running for political office — and a recent contender for Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District Democratic ticket. In this episode, we chat about engaging the scientific community, the state of politics, and the channels in between. For show notes, visit sciencesoapbox.org/podcast and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. And while you're there, leave us a rating or review! Twitter: twitter.com/science_soapbox Facebook: facebook.com/sciencesoapbox

A discussion of the 2016 Democratic primary race in the 1st Congressional District. Scheduled candidate: Samuel L. Gaskins.

It's our 70th edition of WFAE Talks. Greg, Lisa, and Tom discuss North Carolina's gubernatorial and U.S. Senate general election races, plus the looming 12th Congressional District Democratic primary between incumbent Alma Adams and Malcolm Graham. They also discuss the movement in Matthews to explore secession from CMS. And speaking of CMS, district officials made a big mistake with its community student assignment survey.

Podcast of CT-N's Coverage of Campaign 2010 - 5-10-10

Podcast of CT-N's Coverage of Campaign 2010 - 5-10-10

Podcast of CT-N's Coverage of Campaign 2010 - 5-10-10

Podcast of CT-N's Coverage of Campaign 2010 - 5-10-10

Podcast of CT-N's Coverage of Campaign 2010 - 5-10-10

Podcast of CT-N's Coverage of Campaign 2010 - 5-10-10

Podcast of CT-N's Coverage of Campaign 2010 - 5-10-10

Podcast of CT-N's Coverage of Campaign 2010 - 5-10-10

Podcast of CT-N's Coverage of Campaign 2010 - 5-10-10

Podcast of CT-N's Coverage of Campaign 2010 - 5-10-10