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We look into the murky waters of political dishonesty prevalent during the current election cycle, particularly focusing on the blatant lies propagated in political advertisements. With election day swiftly approaching, it's easy to lose sight of the facts amidst the barrage of misleading ads from large PACs like the Congressional Leadership Fund and American Prosperity Fund. Unlike other forms of advertising that are subject to regulatory scrutiny, political ads enjoy the protections of the First Amendment, allowing candidates to misrepresent facts without penalty.Then we look at the recent vice presidential debate, which we approach with skepticism, arguing that these events are mere vehicles for candidates to produce soundbites for future commercials rather than genuine discussions of policy. C.F. Vance's performance is scrutinized, particularly his fabrications regarding Trump's stance on Obamacare. The focus shifts to Trump's ongoing legal battles, highlighting the critical distinction made by prosecutor Jack Smith about what constitutes official actions versus private actions in the context of election interference. It's crucial for voters to grasp that the president's attempts to influence the election were not part of his official duties—a point we argue could play a significant role in the upcoming election.Next we grapple with the aftermath of a devastating hurricane that recently struck Florida and made its way through the southeast. The political ramifications of disaster recovery aid, particularly the outrage from conservatives about federal assistance, are examined. We  clarify the purpose of the $750 immediate assistance offered by FEMA, juxtaposing it against the broader and more complex recovery efforts needing more time to be processed. This sense of urgency is contrasted with the indifference displayed by congressional leaders who postpone aid packages for political gain.Lastly, we celebrate a recent victory for school districts standing up against LifeWise Academy — an evangelical initiative that seeks to impose religious instruction during the school day, rather than as an extracurricular activity. We break down the controversy surrounding a school board in Westerville, Ohio, which voted to rescind its policy that allowed LifeWise to operate during school hours. This decision was driven not only by concerns over curriculum disruption and liability but also by broader implications about maintaining the secular integrity of public education. LifeWise's attempts to portray itself as a victim of circumstance and its extensive funding sources underscore the lengths to which such organizations will go to infiltrate public schools.Full Show Notes plus LinksSend us a textSupport the showSubscribe to our free newsletterCheck out our MerchFind us on Twitter(for now) Find us on InstagramFind us on Counter SocialFind us on Mastadon

In this episode, Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid scrutinize recent heavy spending across the country from Rep. David Trone's heavily financed yet unsuccessful Senate campaign in Maryland to the GOP's Congressional Leadership Fund exorbitant advertising spending in California's Central Valley, particularly within Latino communities.Our hosts segue to the recent primary elections, focusing on Oregon's 5th Congressional District, where Latina Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer faces a new challenge from State Senator Laurie Bynum, a Black Democrat. The race, emblematic of evolving racial and economic dynamics in American suburbs, raises questions about how diverse voter blocs will align in future elections.The conversation also touches on the broader implications of Trump's upcoming verdict, with an analysis on whether an acquittal or conviction would help or hurt his 2024 campaign. They highlight how Biden faces a "polling problem" that doesn't show up on Election Day, while Trump struggles with an "election day problem" not reflected in polling.Recorded on May 22, 2024.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

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Speaker Mike Johnson is in a precarious spot as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to begin pushing through a border security and foreign aid bill as soon as next week. Not all is bad for the speaker, though; Anna and Jake discuss the Congressional Leadership Fund's and the American Action Network's strong fundraising figures. Plus, the latest on the bipartisan tax deal. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Co-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85  (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp   (Post)Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO   (Post)https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE!“Change The Conversation”TRUE OR FALSE2 years later we are in a better place as a DemocracyMedal of Honor recipientshttps://www.cnn.com/2023/01/05/politics/joe-biden-january-6-anniversary/index.html?utm_source=twCNN&utm_medium=social&utm_content=2023-01-05T15%3A36%3A28&utm_term=linkElectoral college reform potential, is it dead now with GOP House?Bolsonaro supporters doing their own version on January 8thhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-64204860YEAH, NO... YEAHAnother possible Conservative sex offenderhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/herschel-walker-staffer-matt-schlapp-groped-my-crotchConfirmed story https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/matt-schlapp-accused-fondling-male-campaign-staffer-rcna64563BUY OR SELLJosh Hawley can be unseated in 2024? https://newrepublic.com/post/169866/lucas-kunce-announces-challenge-josh-hawley-january-6Kunce website https://lucaskunce.com/Great videoSounded like something we've said about 2 dozen times on this show Other potentials include KC Mayor Quinton Lucas, Brian Williams (State Senate), Crystal Quade, Jay Nixon, Peter Meredith, Claire THE BIG ONEKevin!!!!!!Kevin McCarthy is officially the Speaker of The HouseHard line GOP members made it both difficult and a little hilarioushttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/after-two-days-failure-us-house-republicans-try-again-pick-leader-2023-01-05/Wow https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/01/04/house-of-representatives-in-purgatory-without-speaker/Bunch of malarkey https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3802947-biden-basks-in-gop-speaker-chaos/The Concessionshttps://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/01/kevin-mccarthy-house-speaker-concessions-republicans/Any member can call for a motion to vacate the speaker's chairA McCarthy-aligned super-PAC (the Congressional Leadership Fund) agreed to not spend in open Republican primaries in safe seatsThe House will hold votes on key conservative bills, including a balanced budget amendment, congressional term limits, and border securityEfforts to raise the nation's debt ceiling must be paired with spending cutsMove 12 appropriations bills individually, instead of passing separate bills to fund government operationsMore Freedom Caucus representation on committees, including the influential House Rules CommitteeCap discretionary spending at fiscal year 2022 levels, which would amount to lower levels for defense and domestic programs72 hours to review bills before they come to floorGive members the ability to offer more amendments on the House floorCreate an investigative committee to probe the “weaponization” of the federal governmentRestore the Holman rule, which can be used to reduce the salary of government officials

Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Co-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85  (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp   (Post)Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO   (Post)https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE!“Change The Conversation”TRUE OR FALSE2 years later we are in a better place as a DemocracyMedal of Honor recipientshttps://www.cnn.com/2023/01/05/politics/joe-biden-january-6-anniversary/index.html?utm_source=twCNN&utm_medium=social&utm_content=2023-01-05T15%3A36%3A28&utm_term=linkElectoral college reform potential, is it dead now with GOP House?Bolsonaro supporters doing their own version on January 8thhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-64204860YEAH, NO... YEAHAnother possible Conservative sex offenderhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/herschel-walker-staffer-matt-schlapp-groped-my-crotchConfirmed story https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/matt-schlapp-accused-fondling-male-campaign-staffer-rcna64563BUY OR SELLJosh Hawley can be unseated in 2024? https://newrepublic.com/post/169866/lucas-kunce-announces-challenge-josh-hawley-january-6Kunce website https://lucaskunce.com/Great videoSounded like something we've said about 2 dozen times on this show Other potentials include KC Mayor Quinton Lucas, Brian Williams (State Senate), Crystal Quade, Jay Nixon, Peter Meredith, Claire THE BIG ONEKevin!!!!!!Kevin McCarthy is officially the Speaker of The HouseHard line GOP members made it both difficult and a little hilarioushttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/after-two-days-failure-us-house-republicans-try-again-pick-leader-2023-01-05/Wow https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/01/04/house-of-representatives-in-purgatory-without-speaker/Bunch of malarkey https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3802947-biden-basks-in-gop-speaker-chaos/The Concessionshttps://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/01/kevin-mccarthy-house-speaker-concessions-republicans/Any member can call for a motion to vacate the speaker's chairA McCarthy-aligned super-PAC (the Congressional Leadership Fund) agreed to not spend in open Republican primaries in safe seatsThe House will hold votes on key conservative bills, including a balanced budget amendment, congressional term limits, and border securityEfforts to raise the nation's debt ceiling must be paired with spending cutsMove 12 appropriations bills individually, instead of passing separate bills to fund government operationsMore Freedom Caucus representation on committees, including the influential House Rules CommitteeCap discretionary spending at fiscal year 2022 levels, which would amount to lower levels for defense and domestic programs72 hours to review bills before they come to floorGive members the ability to offer more amendments on the House floorCreate an investigative committee to probe the “weaponization” of the federal governmentRestore the Holman rule, which can be used to reduce the salary of government officials

One of the Deals Made to Elect Kevin McCarthy Speaker Was With a SuperPACToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Salon: - “Shameful”: Democrats sound alarm over “creepy” dark-money super PAC deal to help McCarthy winPolitico - Complaint from End Citizens UnitedReuters - Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker, but at a costThe Hill - McCarthy-backed PAC agrees to not spend in safe GOP open-seat primaries in Speakership concessionGroups Taking Action:End Citizens United, Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in WashingtonToday's Script:  (Variations occur with audio due to editing for time) You're listening to the American Democracy Minute, keeping YOUR government by and for the people.You've likely heard that Kev “The Contenda” McCarthy won in the 15th round in a heavyweight title bout early Saturday morning.  Oh, sorry, wrong blood sport.   That was U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy, who was elected Speaker of the House early Saturday morning on the 15th ballot. It was, however, a slugfest, with ultra-Conservative Republicans in the Freedom Caucus, trading votes for key committee positions and rules changes.  Such backroom deals are part of Congress.But what raised an alarm for Democracy advocates was a reported deal negotiated as part of Congressional business with a SuperPAC.  Salon reports McCarthy openly negotiated with the Congressional Leadership Fund SuperPAC to NOT run and support more moderate candidates against Freedom Caucus-supported ultra-Conservative candidates for open primary seats.In a letter published by Politico, End Citizens United, a money-in-politics watchdog group, complained to the Office of Congressional Ethics, that QUOTE,  “McCarthy and House staff acting on his behalf are using official resources to plan and direct campaign & political activities with federal super PACs” UNQUOTE, in violation of House rules, and that McCarthy and agents working on his behalf are directing the political decisions of Congressional Leadership Fund, in violation of the soft money prohibition of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002.  Another of McCarthy's concessions to the Freedom Caucus?  Gut the Office of Congressional Ethics.We have more at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org.  For the American Democracy Minute,  I'm Brian Beihl.

The political race between Angie Craig and challenger Tyler Kistner in Minnesota's Second Congressional District is one of the most competitive in the nation. Outside spending has reached nearly $15 million. We wanted to ask who's giving that money and how it might impact what the winner does when they are in office. So, we got Sarah Bryner on the line. She's the director of research and strategy for OpenSecrets, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization based in Washington D.C. that tracks money in politics. Bryner shared some key takeaways from the race: 1) The Craig/Kistner race is the 24th most expensive in the country so far, according to OpenSecrets. That includes $15 million spent by political action committees (PACs), national party committees and other outside groups, as well as close to $10 million spent by the candidates themselves. Outside, here, doesn't necessarily mean out of state or out of country. It's referring to corporations and individual people, who can donate to PACs, which can raise unlimited amounts of money. By comparison, political campaigns themselves have to follow strict rules around how much money they can accept from a given person or organization. 2) The biggest funders in this race are also the biggest players nationally. Two political action committees — Congressional Leadership Fund and House Majority PAC — are generally seen as arms for the two major political parties. Super PACs are required, by law, to disclose their donors. And the megadonors for this race include entrepreneur Peter Thiel, philanthropist Fred Eychaner and hedge fund manager Ken Griffin. That doesn't mean they're necessarily interested in Minnesota politics. Instead, they want to tip the scale nationally in favor of their party. “All races are becoming more nationalized, so any race could be the one that takes it for the party,” Bryner said. “These donors are party-lined ideological champions.” 3) Craig's campaign has raised more money, but incumbents almost always outraise their opponents. Craig has raised over $7.2 million; Kistner has raised about $3 million. Bryner said Craig's campaign has received more money from Minnesotans, both as a percentage of the total and in real dollars. That isn't typical — incumbents tend to rely on the “party establishment,” Bryner said. 4) All that money is increasingly spent online through digital advertising firms. That's where most of Craig's funding is going. Kistner, on the other hand, is spending more money on direct mail and flyers. Fundraising also goes toward day-to-day expenses, like staffer salaries. But mass media advertising on radio and television is still top of mind. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.  Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.    We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here.

Dan Conston is the president of the Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC aligned with Rep. Kevin McCarthy with the singular mission of making the California Republican Speaker of the House. Most forecasts suggest that Conston and CLF are on the verge of success. In a candid hour-plus interview, Conston took Playbook behind the scenes of CLF's operation. We talked about the issues and demographics of this election, emerging GOP opportunities in the final days of the campaign and the inside strategies that one of the best-funded super PACs in American politics uses to take down its Democratic opponents. Ryan Lizza is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO. Dan Conston is the president of the Congressional Leadership Fund. Afra Abdullah is associate producer for POLITICO audio. Kara Tabor is producer for POLITICO audio. Brook Hayes is senior editor for POLITICO audio. Adam Allington is senior producer for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is executive producer for POLITICO audio.

Tune in to the first episode of The GOPAC Podcast with GOPAC Executive Director Jessica Curtis where she is joined by Congressional Leadership Fund President Dan Conston. They discuss CLF’s efforts to take back the House in the Midterm Elections, how Republicans are exceling in candidate recruitment, and important races to be watching this cycle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisors Tara Setmayer and Stuart Stevens to discuss the latest memo from the Congressional Leadership Fund, the Voting Rights Act case currently being argued before the Supreme Court, and Gov. Abbott’s decision to fully reopen Texas.

The race between Joyce Elliott and French Hill to represent Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District is shaping up to be one of the most competitive this election season. Hill is seeking his fourth term as the Republican incumbent, while Elliott aims to be the first black member of Congress elected from Arkansas. Republican and Democratic groups alike see this as one of the most pivotal races this year, as evidenced by the recent six-figure TV advertisement purchases by the Democratic National Campaign Committee and the Congressional Leadership Fund, a Republican super PAC. With just a week until Election Day, tune into our bonus episode of The Ghidotti Podcast as host Natalie Ghidotti is joined by each candidate to hear more about their backgrounds and respective views on pressing issues.

For our post-midterms edition of Off Message, we talked to Corry Bliss and Charlie Kelly, the two men who led the largest House campaign organizations in 2018. This election, Bliss led the Republican-aligned Congressional Leadership Fund, and Kelly led its Democratic counterpart, the House Majority PAC. They talk about what went on behind the scenes, their biggest regrets of 2018, and where things go from here.

What's on the agenda for President Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin, Hillary Clinton chimes in, Congressional Leadership Fund reports big Adelson bucks and more in today's Audio Briefing.

New haul numbers from the Congressional Leadership Fund, Marc Short is out, the latest on family separations at the border and more in today's Audio Briefing.

Ify and Turquoise discuss the historical, present and dangerous implications of Trump's "These are animals" statement in reference to immigrants and the harm of hate speech to children, Larry Nassar victims reach $500 settlement with Michigan State University, why Dems should be concerned by Congressional Leadership Fund expansion to grassroot organizing, Henrietta Lacks gets portrait in National Portrait Gallery, #HandsOffSnap, Nikki Haley walking out of UN meeting once Palenstinian rep begins to speak, Senate votes to repeal FCC net neutrality decision, and more.

Sheldon Adelson cuts a huge check to the Congressional Leadership Fund, Americans held captive in North Korea return home and more in today's Audio Briefing.

Corry Bliss, Executive Director of the Congressional Leadership Fund, joins Chuck to talk about how Republicans are fighting to hold the House.

Corry Bliss, Executive Director of the Congressional Leadership Fund, joins Chuck to talk about how Republicans are fighting to hold the House.