Axelrod: Walz “delivered some heavy blows” to the GOP ticket
Democratic strategist David Axelrod said Harris’ new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, “delivered a hard swipe” at the Republican candidate on Tuesday night, but did so with “gentle humor” that was well-received by the audience. “I live in the Midwest and, you know, they say, ‘The Midwest is sweet,’ and he took some tough […]
Axelrod: Harris momentum leaning heavily on ‘irrational exuberance’
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Axelrod: Harris momentum leaning heavily on 'irrational exuberance'
Democratic strategist David Axelrod warned that much of Democrats’ enthusiasm for Harris’ campaign is “irrational enthusiasm” because the race remains close. Harris’ campaign has gotten off to a fast start since replacing President Biden at the top of the list of candidates, breaking fundraising records and sharply shrinking former President Trump’s lead in opinion polls. […]
David Axelrod Says Kamala Harris ‘Smart Not To’ Campaign On Becoming ‘First Black Woman President’
Former President Barack Obama’s chief campaign strategist David Axelrod said on Wednesday that Vice President Kamala Harris is wise not to campaign on becoming the first black female president of the U.S. Voters have suggested Harris’ race and gender are part of the vice president’s appeal as a presidential candidate. However, Axelrod on “CNN News […]
‘Not On A Strong Footing’: David Axelrod Spars With Scott Jennings Over Reasons Behind Biden’s Withdrawal
Former President Barack Obama’s chief campaign strategist, David Axelrod, and CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings clashed Wednesday night over how President Joe Biden arrived at his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Axelrod and Jennings appeared on “Anderson Cooper 360” to discuss the reaction to Biden’s first speech since his decision […]
Axelrod: Trump 'pretty substantial favorite' over Harris
Democratic strategist David Axelrod said he believes former President Trump still has a “significant advantage” in the November election, as Democrats look to Harris’ campaign. “Given the challenges ahead of him, I still rate him as the strong favorite in this race.” Axelrod said: Tuesday on the podcast “Hacks on Tap.” The podcast hosts praised […]
David Axelrod says ‘history will honor’ Biden following Biden’s bowing out of 2024 race
Democratic political strategist David Axelrod praised President Joe Biden for ending his bid for reelection after arguing for weeks that he needed to drop out of the election. Biden announced that he would not be seeking reelection in a statement posted to X. He later gave his full endorsement to Vice President Kamala Harris. Axelrod […]
Scarborough knocks Axelrod over Biden criticism
Joe Scarborough, co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” on Wednesday criticized Democratic strategist David Axelrod for continuing to publicly criticize the president as Biden remains adamant that he will continue to campaign. Scarborough and co-host Mika Brzezinski used the news show to scold Biden’s critics and defend the president, who was sometimes stumped for words. “He […]
Axelrod: Vance's post on Trump rally shooting 'ought to disqualify him'
David Axelrod, a former senior adviser to then-President Barack Obama, said Sunday that Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio)’s handling of the assassination attempt on former President Trump was unbecoming of the vice presidency. “If @JDVance1 is on the running for VP, this tweet, posted one hour after the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, should disqualify him in […]
Axelrod: Trump will be greeted at RNC as a 'martyr'
Democratic strategist David Axelrod said former President Donald Trump will be greeted as a “martyr” by his supporters when he attends the Republican National Convention (RNC) next week following the shooting at a campaign rally on Saturday. “This is an uplifting moment for our country and hopefully a moment of reflection that allows us to […]