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The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky

News:Politics

A break down about legislative races, MN02, and the Vance - Walz debate

A break down about legislative races, MN02, and the Vance - Walz debate

2024-10-01
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by Will Davis and Anna Mathews to break down the following:

00:00:00 - Introduction and MinnPost Festival Recap
  • MinnPost Festival Recap: Becky and Michael recap their first in-person podcast at the MinnPost Festival, where they discussed the Republican Party's future in Minnesota, took audience questions, and highlighted the positive reception they received.
00:02:30 - Minnesota House Legislative Races
  • House Race Overview: Becky, Will and Anna discuss the 134 seats up for grabs in the Minnesota House, the current balance of power (70 Democrats, 64 Republicans), and the potential impact of the upcoming election on the Democratic trifecta.
  • DFL Confidence: Will Davis expresses confidence in the Democratic field game and candidate quality, predicting that the DFL will retain the trifecta.
  • Republican Perspective: Anna Mathews shares optimism about the Republican Party's volunteer efforts, citing high turnout and positive polling results outside Hennepin and Ramsey counties.
00:08:00 - Impact of Tim Walz on Down-Ballot Races
  • Walz as a Running Mate: Michael Brodkorb and Becky discuss the impact of Gov. Tim Walz being Kamala Harris' running mate on down-ballot Republican races, noting that Walz's presence could energize Democrats and Republicans in Minnesota.
00:12:00 - Election Polling and Ground Game
  • Polling Analysis: Discuss recent polling data showing close races in Minnesota's presidential and legislative elections.
  • Republican Volunteer Base: Anna highlights the strength of the Trump campaign's volunteer recruitment in Minnesota and its impact on down-ballot races, particularly in the Minnesota House.
00:22:00 - Minnesota's Second Congressional District Race
  • Race Overview: The panel dives into Minnesota's competitive 2nd Congressional District, focusing on the race between incumbent Angie Craig and Republican challenger Joe Teirab.
  • Campaign Strategies: Anna praises Joe Teirab's candidacy and hard work, while Will defends Angie Craig's performance as a moderate Democrat serving her district well.
  • Negative Campaign Ads: The discussion also covers recent negative ads in the race, including accusations about Joe Teirab's stance on abortion and Craig's rebuttal.
00:33:00 - Vice Presidential Debate Preview
  • Debate Expectations: The panel previews the upcoming vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance, discussing debate rules, the lack of live fact-checking, and the unique QR code CBS will offer for fact-checking.
  • Performance Predictions: Will and Anna share thoughts on how the candidates' personalities and debate styles will play out, with expectations that Walz's passionate approach might clash with Vance's more stoic demeanor.
00:42:00 - Historical Context and Record Scrutiny
  • Walz's Record: Anna emphasizes that Walz will have to answer for his record as Minnesota governor, including his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the George Floyd protests. Will also points out that these events occurred during Trump's presidency.
00:47:00 - Potential for Future Debates
  • Will Trump Agree to Another Debate?: The panel speculates whether Trump might agree to another debate with Kamala Harris if JD Vance performs poorly in the upcoming debate.
00:50:00 - Football Pick 'Em League
  • Fun Segment on Football: The episode wraps up with a lighthearted discussion about the podcast's football pick 'em league, with updates on standings and friendly competition between the hosts and guests.
00:52:00 - Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks
  • Closing Remarks: Michael emphasizes the importance of civil discourse between Republicans and Democrats and thanks Anna and Will for participating in a respectful debate.


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