On CNN's State of the Union, Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock joins Dana Bash to discuss the state of the race in the battleground state of Georgia amid Democratic concerns over Black voter turnout. Then, Florida Congressman Byron Donalds joins Dana to discuss Trump’s play for Black men. Dana also presses Donalds on whether he will certify the 2024 election results. Next, South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn shares his concerns with Dana over Kamala Harris' efforts to win over Black men. Fina...Show morelly, CNN Senior Political Commentators Scott Jennings and David Urban, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, and Democratic Strategist Doug Thornell join Dana to dig into Harris' polling plateau and the growing gender gap in the electorate.

Oct 14, 2024

On CNN’s State of the Union, RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump joins Dana Bash to discuss the state of the race with 30 days go to. Dana also presses Trump over false claims about Hurricane Helene relief and the 2020 election. Then, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly joins Dana to discuss tensions in the Middle East and the state of the race in his critical battleground state. Next, Dana sits down with Maryland Senate Candidate Larry Hogan as he fights an uphill battle to win as a Republican in a blue state. Finally, ADL CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt joins Dana to discuss a new ADL report showing a surge in antisemitic incidents in the United States since the October 7 attack.

Oct 7, 2024

On CNN’s State of the Union, White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby joins Jake Tapper to discuss the upheaval in the Middle East after Israel killed the leader of Hezbollah. Next, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham sits down with Jake to discuss the devastation from Hurricane Helene, the unrest in the Middle East, and Trump’s focus on personal attacks against Kamala Harris. Then, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joins Jake from the critical battleground state of Arizona, where ...Show morehe is stumping for the Harris campaign. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Karen Finney, Republican strategist Erin Perrine, and former Harris communications director Ashley Etienne join Jake to discuss the latest in the 2024 race and discuss the upcoming vice presidential debate.

Sep 30, 2024

On CNN’s State of the Union, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins Jake Tapper to respond to Donald Trump saying women “will no longer be thinking about abortion” if he wins. Then, Jake challenges Republican Sen. Tom Cotton over Trump’s comments suggesting Jewish voters would bear some blame if he loses in November. Next, Democratic North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein joins Jake to respond to the controversy engulfing his Republican opponent. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Kate...Show more Bedingfield and Jamal Simmons and Republican strategists Erin Perrine and Brad Todd join Jake to discuss what the controversy in North Carolina could mean for the presidential race, as well as new national polling showing Harris leading Trump.

Sep 23, 2024

On State of the Union, Dana Bash challenges Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance on why he's continuing to spread baseless rumors about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Then, Springfield Mayor Rob Rue joins Dana to respond to Vance and discuss the security threats in his town. Next, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro breaks down the neck-and-neck race in his critical state. Finally, the panel discusses Trump's struggle to stay on message post-debate and the latest polling in the 2024 race.

Sep 16, 2024

On CNN’s State of the Union, Former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg joins Dana to discuss how he thinks Vice President Kamala Harris should handle Republican attacks over the Afghanistan withdrawal. Then, Dana presses Sen. Tom Cotton on the Georgia school shooting and DOJ allegations of Russian support for right-wing media. Next, Democratic Sen. John Fetterman joins Dana to provide insight into what rural Pennsylvania voters want in the 2024 presidential race. After that, t...Show morehe panel digs into how Donald Trump and Kamala Harris should prepare for their first face-to-face debate. Finally, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock asks, "Why does this keep happening here?" after the tragic shooting at a Georgia high school and the politics of guns in America.

Sep 9, 2024

On CNN’s State of the Union, IDF International Spokesperson Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani joins Dana to discuss the tragic news that the bodies of six hostages, including an American citizen, have been recovered from Gaza. Then, the parents of another Israeli-American still being held hostage in Gaza tell Dana that more needs to be done by Israeli and American leaders to secure the hostages’ relea3se. Next, Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff joins Dana to react to the tragic news out of Israel and to discuss...Show more the latest developments in the 2024 race. After that, former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Dana joins Dana to preview how she is helping Trump prepare for his debate with Kamala Harris. Dana also presses Gabbard on Trump’s controversial visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Finally, the panel breaks down Trump’s struggle to settle on a consistent abortion message as the presidential debate enters the final stretch.

Sep 2, 2024

On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker joins Jake to unpack the Democratic National Convention and the challenges facing the Harris campaign between now and November. Next, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham joins Jake to discuss Trump’s struggle to settle on a consistent message against Harris. Then, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentators Karen Finney and Kate Bedingfield, and Republican strategist Brad Todd join Jake to break down how Harris is framing her campaign for voters, as well as RFK Jr.’s decision to endorse Trump and what it could mean for the 2024 race.

Aug 26, 2024

On CNN’s State of the Union, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins Jake Tapper to discuss what Vice President Harris’ candidacy means for Democrats’ efforts to take back the House. Then, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sits down with Jake to preview the Chicago convention, as well as the risk for protests targeting the DNC. Next, Jake presses New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu over Trump’s personal attacks against Vice President Harris. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentators David Urban and David Axelrod and CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison and Kristen Soltis Anderson join Jake to break down new polls showing Harris leading Trump nationally for the first time.

Aug 19, 2024

On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down with Republican vice presidential nominee for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss his attacks on Gov. Tim Walz’s military record, his criticism of top Democrats as “childless cat ladies,” the future of abortion under a Trump presidency, and much more. Then, former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg joins Dana to respond to Vance’s claim that he and other top Democrats are “anti-child.” Finally, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins Dana to discuss the economic message and policies he thinks the Harris-Walz need to focus on to win in November.

Aug 11, 2024