Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael P Mcdonald

Many political pundits today predict that Democrats face a serious blood bath in the November Congressional elections, and that the party will be on the ropes for the foreseeable future. But nationally recognized political analyst Michael P. McDonald doesn't see it that way.Interviewed on the Lean to the Left podcast, McDonald suggests that because of several "crummy" Trump-endorsed candidates, Democrats could actually add at least two seats to their existing razor thin majority and be in a position to overturn the filibuster on specific legislation, such as voting rights reform.In fact, McDonald points to a recent poll showing that Democrat Rep. Val Demings currently leads Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as an example of one senate seat that could be flipped. As for retired football star Hershel Walker's bid in Georgia to unseat Sen. Raphael Warnock (D), McDonald describes Walker as "a really bad candidate who obviously has been knocked in the head quite a few times."McDonald says former President Donald Trump is "so wedded to the Big Lie" and GOP candidates "giving him fealty" to gain his support, that it is damaging the Republican Party to the point that its opportunity to win control of the Senate is in serious danger and that taking over the House of Representatives is less certain than it was just a few months ago.If Republicans do take over the House, however, opportunities for Democrats to enact meaningful legislation will be gone and the nation will be treated to more politically-inspired investigations, which will do nothing but worsen the political polarization that exists in America today. However, McDonald says there is an obvious way for that to be cured: for Trump to acknowledge that he lost the election and for Republicans, who have been spreading lies about voter fraud for years, to admit that elections in the U.S. today are secure and well run.Professor of political science at the University of Florida and a leading resource on American elections, McDonald is author of the new book, “From Pandemic to Insurrection: Voting in the 2020 US Presidential Election.”In his book, Michael tells the story of voting in the 2020 election in context with the Covid 19 pandemic, the Big Lie, the January 6 hearings, and more. It takes a look at new voting laws that have emerged since the election, several designed to benefit Republicans while making it harder for many people to vote. It is a thorough, well-researched analysis that includes over 800 footnoted references that are clickable in the digital version. The book is due to be published September 5.McDonald's website, www.electproject.org, disseminates election statistics and is widely used as an authoritative source by media, scholars, and others. He also participates on the decision desk that calls elections after the polls close.Listen to the interview.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

Many political pundits today predict that Democrats face a serious blood bath in the November Congressional elections, and that the party will be on the ropes for the foreseeable future. But nationally recognized political analyst Michael P. McDonald doesn't see it that way.Interviewed on the Lean to the Left podcast, McDonald suggests that because of several "crummy" Trump-endorsed candidates, Democrats could actually add at least two seats to their existing razor thin majority and be in a position to overturn the filibuster on specific legislation, such as voting rights reform.In fact, McDonald points to a recent poll showing that Democrat Rep. Val Demings currently leads Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as an example of one senate seat that could be flipped. As for retired football star Hershel Walker's bid in Georgia to unseat Sen. Raphael Warnock (D), McDonald describes Walker as "a really bad candidate who obviously has been knocked in the head quite a few times."McDonald says former President Donald Trump is "so wedded to the Big Lie" and GOP candidates "giving him fealty" to gain his support, that it is damaging the Republican Party to the point that its opportunity to win control of the Senate is in serious danger and that taking over the House of Representatives is less certain than it was just a few months ago.If Republicans do take over the House, however, opportunities for Democrats to enact meaningful legislation will be gone and the nation will be treated to more politically-inspired investigations, which will do nothing but worsen the political polarization that exists in America today. However, McDonald says there is an obvious way for that to be cured: for Trump to acknowledge that he lost the election and for Republicans, who have been spreading lies about voter fraud for years, to admit that elections in the U.S. today are secure and well run.Professor of political science at the University of Florida and a leading resource on American elections, McDonald is author of the new book, “From Pandemic to Insurrection: Voting in the 2020 US Presidential Election.”In his book, Michael tells the story of voting in the 2020 election in context with the Covid 19 pandemic, the Big Lie, the January 6 hearings, and more. It takes a look at new voting laws that have emerged since the election, several designed to benefit Republicans while making it harder for many people to vote. It is a thorough, well-researched analysis that includes over 800 footnoted references that are clickable in the digital version. The book is due to be published September 5.McDonald's website, www.electproject.org, disseminates election statistics and is widely used as an authoritative source by media, scholars, and others. He also participates on the decision desk that calls elections after the polls close.Listen to the interview.

Dr. Michael P. McDonald heads The United States Elections Project and discusses what we can learn so far from early vote turnout, how different states count those votes, and what overall voter turnout may be by the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

201007 - Did Cuomo Cross the Line? | MICHAEL P. McDONALD | JAMES HIRSEN by Blanquita Cullum

While Trump's outrageous behavior may still shock some, there are plenty of the most savvy and seasoned political veterans who see him for what he really is: a desperate charlatan who is capable of anything. Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft president Andrew Bacevich (https://quincyinst.org/author/abacevich/) is even able to look forward, beyond this dark period, to the larger issues America faces as a global player. Dr. Michael P. McDonald (https://polisci.ufl.edu/michael-mcdonald/) , professor of political science at the University of Florida, predicts a brighter future for Democrats. And Texas Democratic Party consultant Billy Begala (https://www.texasdemocrats.org/) enjoys a hearty laugh at the recent follies of Trump supporters in his state.

Charles Fort related the story of how an elderly couple named the Krings were murdered and their house burned, and a number of mysterious bodies found nearby. Discussed here is the story of what actually happened. Also: unreported facts in the cases of the 1909 sightings of the Jersey Devil in Bristol, PA and a possible other interpretation of the famous Houston Batman. Part of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://www.straightupstrange.com/60 My Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/forgdark/ Opening music from https://filmmusic.io. "Dark Child" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Closing music by Soma. SOURCES Austin American-Statesman, June 19, 1953. Bucks County Gazette, July 4, 1901; January 30, 1902. Perkasie Central News, July 2, 1908; April 22, 1909; November 25, 1918. “Attacker of 12 women believed held.” Brownsville (TX) Herald, October 14, 1953. “Beautiful ex-model said suicide victim.” Waco Tribune-Herald, July 4, 1953. “Bellaire mugger strikes again.” Odessa (TX) American, February 26, 1953. “Bellaire phantom suspect caught.” Mexia (TX) Daily News, October 14, 1953. “Bristol dealers are acquitted.” Bucks County Gazette, May 22, 1908. “Bristol liquor dealers arrested.” Bucks County Gazette, February 28, 1908. “Cambria County mysteries.” Altoona Tribune, February 4, 1892. “Death in the flames.” Altoona Tribune, January 29, 1892. “Democrats to have censors for candidates.” Bristol Daily Courier, March 9, 1915. “'Devil prints' in Bristol.” Bucks County Gazette, January 22, 1909. “Houston area love bandit is sought by dogs.” Waco News-Tribune, May 21, 1952. “Houston girl fights off night attacker.” Lubbock Evening Journal, February 5, 1953. “Lynn pleaded guilty.” Bucks County Gazette, February 28, 1908. “Man eludes pair in chase.” Lubbock Evening Journal, May 21, 1953. “Mysterious 'Batman' seen by five persons in Houston.” El Paso Times, June 19, 1953. “Phantom prowlers sought by officers at Dallas, Houston.” Lubbock Morning Avalanche, September 30, 1953. “Purse snatcher is sought at Houston.” Lubbock Evening Journal, October 23, 1953. “Slashed with a knife.” Bucks County Gazette, January 23, 1902. “Suspected mugger held in Houston.” Mexia (TX) Daily News, March 9, 1953. “The borough conventions.” Bucks County Gazette, February 11, 1892. “Two horses killed.” Bucks County Gazette, November 6, 1908. “Woman foils bold attacker in Houston.” McAllen (TX) Monitor, June 11, 1953. Fort, Charles. The Complete Books of Charles Fort. New York: Dover, 1974. Gerhard, Ken. Encounters With Flying Humanoids. Woodbury, MN: Llewellyn, 2013. Kernell, Samuel and Michael P. McDonald. "Congress and America's Political Development: the Transformation of the Post Office from Patronage to Service." American Journal of Political Science 42:3 (July, 1999). McCloy, James F. and Ray Miller, Jr. The Jersey Devil. Moorestown, NJ: Middle Atlantic Press, 1976. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37244885/samuel-kring https://walterhutskyjr.com/beckys-grave-the-truth-revealed/ https://www.tribdem.com/news/laurel-highlands-haunts-legends-swirl-around-young-woman-s-grave/article_dccdb3d4-bc59-11e7-a6a2-3fac73a4ba05.html