With the third Democratic primary debate approaching, and only 10 candidates qualified so far, the large field has started to shrink in the past few days. CNN's Political Director David Chalian addresses Washington State Governor Jay Inslee's withdrawal from the race and today's announcement from the recently withdrawn candidate former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper that he plans to run for Senate for a chance to flip a crucial seat from red to blue.To learn more about how CNN protects list...
Aug 22, 2019•9 min
CNN's Political Director David Chalian discusses the head-spinning past 24 hours as President Trump has doubled down on anti-Semitic language, disparaged the prime minister of Greenland and showed a growing concern over the economy and how that may impact his own reelection prospects.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2019•15 min
As Former Vice President Biden's campaign rolls out an ad touting his ability to beat President Trump, his wife, Jill, makes the case that he is the most electable candidate. CNN's Political Director David Chalian analyzes the Biden campaign's argument and how it may be helping his standing in the race including in a new CNN national poll showing the former vice president with a double-digit lead over his closest competitors for the nomination.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privac...
Aug 20, 2019•16 min
Since her entry into the political arena in 2012, Sen. Elizabeth Warren has been followed by her decision to have claimed Native American ancestry, leading to attacks from President Trump and the poorly-received release of her DNA test. CNN's Political Director David Chalian discusses her recent public apology at a Native American forum and her other attempts to move past the controversy.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices...
Aug 19, 2019•10 min
As presidential campaigns enter the summer doldrums of late August, CNN's Political Director David Chalian provides an update on the 2020 Democratic primary. He discusses Mayor Pete Buttigieg addressing the potential reluctance of some religiously conservative African American Democrats towards his sexual orientation and looks at a new Fox News national poll showing a rising Sen. Elizabeth Warren.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your a...
Aug 16, 2019•12 min
As the news cycle begins to move on from the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, 2020 Democratic candidates are working to keep the issues of gun control and combating hate in the spotlight. CNN's Political Director David Chalian looks at what some of the candidates are doing, including Sen. Kamala Harris' new gun control proposals and a Julian Castro tv ad targeted directly at President Trump.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad...
Aug 14, 2019•9 min
After spending four days in Iowa, a crucial proving ground for the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, CNN's Political Director David Chalian shares his takeaways on the state of the race, how Democrats perceive who is most electable, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren's extensive Iowa operation. He also spoke with Iowa politics power couple Sue and Bob Dvorsky, who recently endorsed Sen. Kamala Harris' presidential bid.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Lea...
Aug 12, 2019•16 min
With 2020 Democratic candidates flocking the Iowa State Fair this week, the race for the first-in-the-nation caucuses is on. CNN's Political Director David Chalian analyzes the state of play for the Democrats in Iowa, focusing on Sen. Kamala Harris' recent TV ad buy and the new Monmouth Poll showing Biden holding his lead in the state.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 08, 2019•12 min
As 2020 presidential candidates respond to the fallout of the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, CNN's Political Director David Chalian looks especially at how President Trump's behavior and rhetoric may be a boost for Joe Biden's candidacy.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 07, 2019•20 min
CNN's Political Director David Chalian reviews the second night of Democratic primary debates last night in Detroit and takes a look at the attacks launched between the candidates, particularly towards the frontrunner Joe Biden.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 01, 2019•15 min
From Detroit, CNN's Political Director David Chalian reviews the clashes between progressive and moderate candidates in the first night of debates, and previews CNN's second night of debates tonight at 8 p.m. EST.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 31, 2019•14 min
CNN Political Director David Chalian is in Detroit for CNN's Democratic Presidential Debates. He previews the matchups he's most looking forward to watching during the first debate this evening at 8 p.m. EST.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 30, 2019•11 min
Former Vice President Joe Biden unveiled an expansive criminal justice platform today just one week before the second presidential debates. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses Biden's history on the issue, his new plan and the criticism he faces on criminal justice from fellow 2020 contenders Sen. Cory Booker and Sen. Kamala Harris.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23, 2019•11 min
As Robert Mueller's Russia investigation is set to take center stage in Washington again, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is advising her Democratic members to not be distracted by President Trump. CNN Political Director David Chalian looks at the challenge for Democrats, both in Congress and on the presidential campaign trail, to break through these Trump-driven summer news cycles.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Jul 22, 2019•11 min
After last night's primetime Draw event, the stages are determined for CNN's two-night Democratic Debates in Detroit on July 30th and 31st. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the debate lineups for each night and shares what matchups he's looking forward to watching.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 19, 2019•9 min
President Donald Trump attempted to back away from a racist chant directed at Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar that occurred at his rally on Wednesday night. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how the president unsuccessfully tried to distance himself from language that he first used and looks at how Democratic front-runner former Vice President Joe Biden has weighed in.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Jul 18, 2019•9 min
Vice President Biden, Sen. Kamala Harris, and Sen. Bernie Sanders are in a three-way battle over the future of healthcare for Americans and who foots the bill. CNN Political Director David Chalian examines the latest lines of attack and defense.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 17, 2019•12 min
With the new polls showing the Former Vice President still holding on to a solid lead, CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what the results mean on the race.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2019•13 min
On Thursday, Former Vice President Joe Biden gave a speech outlining what his foreign policy would be as president. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the speech and Biden's strategy as frontrunner.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2019•11 min
CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the candidacy and chances of prominent billionaire and Democratic mega-donor Tom Steyer in his quest for the 2020 Democratic nomination.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 10, 2019•10 min
With the immediate fallout of the first debate in the rear view mirror, CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses how the 2020 race for the Democratic presidential nomination hits a summer reset.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 08, 2019•13 min
Breaking CNN poll numbers show that the 2020 democratic presidential nomination race has dramatically shifted. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down these poll numbers and highlights the key changes that might affect the future of the race.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 01, 2019•14 min
The second night of the first Democratic debate could make a big splash on the history books of the 2020 presidential campaign. CNN Political Director David Chalian reviews the moment when Senator Kamala Harris and former Vice President Joe Biden went head to head and discusses some of the other key take aways that could have implications for the future trajectory of the 2020 race.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Jun 28, 2019•19 min
The first round of Democratic presidential debates begins tonight in Miami, Florida. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses what to watch for as the first 10 candidates take the stage.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 26, 2019•11 min
The Biden campaign is entering day two of the fallout from the former Vice President's comments about working with two segregationist senators, even though he had different opinions than them, during his time in the Senate. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses the response from one of Biden's 2020 rivals, Senator Cory Booker, and the continued reaction from the Biden campaign.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Jun 20, 2019•12 min
Tonight Donald Trump will hold his official campaign reelection launch rally in Orlando, Florida. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses Trump's actions going into this rally and analyses the president's strategy as he gears up to focus more effort on a bid for reelection.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 18, 2019•10 min
The candidate lineups for the two nights of the first 2020 Democratic presidential debate was announced today. CNN Political Director David Chalian is joined in studio with CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica to discuss the lineups and what this breakdown may mean for candidates individual strategies going into the first debate.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 14, 2019•28 min
After two years of claiming "no collusion," Trump essentially said he was ready and willing to collude with foreign actors in an interview with George Stephanopoulus yesterday on ABC News. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses Trump's unprecedented comments and the responses, or lack there of, from other political leaders.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 13, 2019•9 min
Today while announcing his proposal for a 21st Century economic bill of rights, Bernie Sanders continued his push for the political philosophy that has driven his public career. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses Sanders' remarks and analyses the political strategy behind this push.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2019•12 min
A brand new CNN/SSRS national poll covering the president's standing, impeachment, Robert Mueller, and more has been released. CNN Political Director David Chalian reviews these numbers and discusses what they say about America's current political climate.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 03, 2019•11 min
