Trump's Top 8 for VP...

Here's his list and my take.

Mark Halperin, as you’ve heard me describe him on the show many times, is one of the best sourced journalists in DC and joined me to give his POV on the latest list of top contenders for Trump’s VP.

Then, Trump’s pollster, Jim McLaughlin gives insight into what he’s seeing on the ground. Don’t miss this one:

Stories I’m reading…

Trump maintains big lead over Biden and RFK Jr despite felony conviction, Iowa Poll shows — via Des Moines Register

My take: Trump beat Biden in 2020 by 8 — now that lead is almost 20.

As the Hill sets its focus on China, DC trade groups are the latest in the line of fire — via Politico

credit to some member of Congress for calling out lobbyists that represent US emenies

Biden to announce relief for some undocumented spouses of US citizens, ‘Dreamers’ — via Yahoo

My headline: Biden to reward people who broke the law ahead of election to buy favor with key Dem group.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore poised to issue pardons for 170,000 for weed convictions — via Politico

My take: The race for Dem 2028 presidential nominee is already underway.

The Pope and Politics…

While I am normally hesitant to critique the Pope (something about wanting to go to heaven), his actions and comments in the political realm have pushed me to do so. First, in an interview with CBS and then during an audience with US “comedians,” he chose to wade right into the middle of a contentious political debate here in the US.