Perino on Politics

As the campaigns come to a close, it's now up to the American voters to make their voices heard. Co-founder and President of Real Clear Politics Tom Bevan provides his expert analysis of the race and an insider's look at the returns on election night. Dana and Tom take a look back to the start of election season and review all the political surprises that came out along the way. Later, Tom gives listeners a glimpse into how the polling process works and explains what recent polls may indicate about the race. Uphill Battle: Tom previews which states are the first to close in the country and explains how they can provide early clues about where the race might be headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just one week until Election Day, the presidential race is still a coin flip. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar joins to examine the candidates' closing strategies in the final stretch of the election. Dana and Josh review the rallies held by Vice President Harris and former President Trump this weekend and discuss how the candidates are energizing their bases. Later, they look at potential Republican pickups in House and Senate races across the country. Uphill Battle: In the last days of the presidential race, Josh explains the importance of the "confidence factor" for the campaigns. Later, he reminds listeners that there's still time for an October surprise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A big week for former President Trump and Vice President Harris as they make the final push in crucial battleground states. Head of Ari Fleischer Communications and former White House Press Secretary, Ari Fleischer reflects on how the media landscape has changed and how technology has made things much harder since his time in the White House.  Dana and Ari discuss the campaign's media strategies and what might be working, and not working, for each candidate. They also compare this cycle to the past few elections and discuss which party might be overestimating their victory this time around.  Uphill Battle: Ari explains that while former President Trump may be losing ground with important base voters like college-educated suburban women and rural white voters he may be gaining with minority voters that typically vote Democratic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices