Tara Setmayer

conservative political commentator

Guest

Senior advisor at the Lincoln Project. Conservative political commentator and former communications director for former Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, who represents coastal Orange County and the South Bay in LA County.

Tara Setmayer on KCRW

President-elect Donald Trump appears to be on track to win all seven battleground states and is ahead in the popular vote.

GOP could control House, Senate, presidency — once all votes are tallied

President-elect Donald Trump appears to be on track to win all seven battleground states and is ahead in the popular vote.

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Panelists discuss Liz Cheney’s primary loss in Wyoming, the Republican Party’s shift over the last 30 years, and the complexities behind vaccine mandates.

Liz Cheney loses WY primary: Win for Trump’s GOP?

Panelists discuss Liz Cheney’s primary loss in Wyoming, the Republican Party’s shift over the last 30 years, and the complexities behind vaccine mandates.

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Panelists discuss the FBI search of Trump’s home, how Democrats secured Sen. Manchin’s vote for the Inflation Reduction Act, and whether that legislation will relieve economic pains.

Did Trump win 2024 GOP nomination after probes from FBI, NY AG?

Panelists discuss the FBI search of Trump’s home, how Democrats secured Sen. Manchin’s vote for the Inflation Reduction Act, and whether that legislation will relieve economic pains.

from Left, Right & Center

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