Perino on Politics

Fox News

  • 27 minutes 52 seconds
    Why Media, Matters

    With three weeks away until Election Day, who are the voters that still need convincing? Republican Strategist Matt Gorman and Democratic Strategist Antjuan Seawright examine what the candidates' best-case scenarios look like on election night.


    While paid media is important for campaigns, Matt and Antjuan emphasize the influential role of earned media during election season. Antjuan points out that the media landscape is constantly changing and notes that it's crucial to reach the voters where they are.


    Uphill Battle: When it comes to election night, Matt explains how watching the polling for Senate candidates in swing states can help determine how the names at the top of the ticket are performing in the state.

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    14 October 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 53 seconds
    The Political Realignment Unfolds

    Monday marks one year of Israel's war with Hamas, one of many key issues that will shape the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election.

     

    Senate Leadership Fund President and CEO Steven Law takes a look at the neck-and-neck race for the White House, as well as the heated races that will determine control of the Senate. Later, he and Dana reflect on the political realignment unfolding in America.

     

    Uphill Battle: Was the Inflation Reduction Act a Trojan Horse hiding Green New Deal provisions? Steven unpacks the uneconomic policies hidden within the legislation.

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    7 October 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 9 seconds
    Do No Harm: The Vice Presidential Debate

    On Tuesday, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faced off in the first, and perhaps the last, vice presidential debate of 2024. Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed and Washington Examiner Columnist Salena Zito discuss the running mates' performances on the debate stage.


    Salena points out Senator Vance's tactical delivery of conservative populism during his performance on the debate stage. Meanwhile, Colin reflects on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and the growing tensions in the Middle East and explains why it's posing a challenge to the current administration's display of leadership.


    Uphill Battle: Salena explains why she believes that working-class Americans will be the deciding voters in the 2024 Presidential Election.

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    2 October 2024, 9:08 pm
  • 31 minutes 12 seconds
    How To Create A Winning Message

    It's still a nail-biter in the race for the White House, so how can the candidates deliver an effective message with the time they have left? Former White House Speechwriter and FOX News Contributor Marc Thiessen delves into the discipline of developing a memorable message during the political homestretch.

     

    Dana and Marc preview the upcoming vice presidential debate and discuss whether or not it will sway any undecided voters. Later, they look at the current state of the war in the Middle East and discuss the impact it could have on turning out Jewish American voters.

     

    Uphill Battle: When it comes to winning the election, swing voters in swing states will be the deciding factor.

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    30 September 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 31 minutes 28 seconds
    Inside The Swing States: A Look At Pennsylvania & North Carolina

    This week, Dana's looking at the presidential race in two of the most important swing states: Pennsylvania and North Carolina.


    Former GOP Strategist and Host of the Rich Zeoli Show, Rich Zeoli provides a look at the politics of Pennsylvania and explains why he believes issues such as fracking will play a prominent role in the way the state votes in November.


    And former White House Political Director and Republican Strategist with the Indie Group, Jonathan Felts gives a glimpse into the local stories heating up in North Carolina, from the controversies surrounding Lt. Governor Mark Robinson to the shifting demographics within the state.


    Uphill Battle: With under two months until Election Day, voter enthusiasm will play a key role in who wins the 2024 Presidential race. Jonathan notes that he's paying attention to the rise in Republican voting registrations in North Carolina, while Rich points his attention toward the size of the crowds at rallies.


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    23 September 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 30 minutes 11 seconds
    Always Account for the Margin of Error

    One week after what could potentially be the only Presidential Debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump the polling is extremely tight. But is polling always a solid indicator of who will come out victorious on Election Day? Founder and President of Monadnock Strategies, Jesse Hunt explains why voters need to account for the margin of error in these polls.

     

    Jesse looks at gubernatorial races across the country and describes why they might be the most consequential races we'll have this cycle. He describes why North Carolina and New Hampshire as the ones to watch, and why reliance on ticket splitting for each race differs. 

     

    Understanding the Polls: Jesse emphasizes that only around 10,000 -20,000 voters will matter in battleground states, meaning this will be a very close election.

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    16 September 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 5 seconds
    The Debate: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    With eight weeks until Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for the first time on the debate stage. Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed and Columnist at the Washington Examiner Salena Zito discuss why the debate mattered more for the Vice President, how the moderators affected the candidate's performance, and why voters deserve a second debate. 

     

    Colin and Salena explain why Vice President Harris will have to engage with voters in battlegrounds like Pennsylvania and focusing on the Keystone State will determine the election, but it won't be won in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh.


    Uphill Battle: Dana describes the cash advantages Democrats have in Senate races across the country and why Republicans need to raise more money for a competitive advantage in these races. Plus, Colin weighs in on Vice President Harris's foreign affairs experience and how a potential October surprise could test her on the international stage. 


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    11 September 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 58 seconds
    Dana's Debate Prep: How To Break The Tie

    It's a tied race, and someone or something has to break it. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) shares why he believes recent polling will impact how the candidates perform at the ABC News Presidential Debate.


    Speaker McCarthy weighs in on the end of Vice President Harris' honeymoon phase and points out which of her vulnerabilities former President Trump should use to his advantage at the debate. He and Dana examine the different pathways the candidates need to win, and why the current electoral map seems to favor the former President.


    Uphill Battle: Speaker McCarthy explains that he believes there is no undecided voter, and that whichever campaign gets out the low propensity voters will be successful. Later, he discusses which House and Senate races he's watching, and how the balance of power will impact the future administration.

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    9 September 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 16 seconds
    A Post-Labor Day Forecast

    With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, there are only 63 days left until Election Day, so what are former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris doing during the final push of their campaigns? Co-host of The Five and former Congressman Harold Ford Jr. (D-TN) shares why it helps the country as a whole when the candidate's campaign in more than just swing states. 

     

    Harold draws upon his experience running for Congress during the 1996 Presidental Election and how candidates at the top of the ticket can affect down-ballot races. 

     

    Uphill Battle: Win the news cycle, every day. Harold describes why it's important to watch which candidate will be dominating the news cycle in the final days of the election. 

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    3 September 2024, 10:30 pm
  • 36 minutes 2 seconds
    Where Does The Needle Stand?

    The Democratic National Convention is over, but was Vice President Harris able to move the needle for any undecided voters? National Review Senior Political Correspondent Jim Geraghty joins with a look ahead at the new phase of the 2024 Presidential Election.

     

    Dana and Jim look at the post-convention polling for Democrats and lay out the long road ahead for Vice President Harris in what is now a tied race. Later, they examine President Biden's recent handling of foreign affairs.

     

    Uphill Battle: Jim notes that ever since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, former President Trump's campaign has not been disciplined. He emphasizes that the Trump campaign must focus more on effective messaging moving forward, including labeling the Vice President as a 'San Francisco Liberal.'

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    26 August 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 55 seconds
    Live From The DNC: Vice President Harris Takes The Stage

    Vice President Kamala Harris is set to take the stage in Chicago to accept the Democratic Party's nomination and lay out her plans for the future of the nation.


    FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar joins Dana to preview what to expect from the Vice President, weighs in on the tone of the convention, and the standout moments from the first three nights.Later, Dana and Josh discuss how the DNC highlighted Democrats' vulnerability on support for Israel and how the Vice President is towing the progressive line to try to appeal to moderates and leftists alike.


    Uphill Battle: While many rising stars within the Democratic Party have given speeches throughout the convention, there have been some that have stood out more than others. Who are the winners and losers of the event, and what column will the Vice President fall into?

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    22 August 2024, 11:10 pm
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