Topic: Senate Race

Texas Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke is criticized for adopting the vocal cadence and mannerisms of Barack Obama, particularly when speaking in black churches. The hosts also mock a viral video of O'Rourke playing "air drums" in a Whataburger drive-thru, calling it a pathetic attempt by a white politician to appear "hip."

Adam Schiff is running campaign ads that highlight Republican candidate Steve Garvey, a former Dodgers baseball player. Analysts suggest Schiff is intentionally boosting Garvey's profile to ensure he faces a Republican in the general election rather than a fellow Democrat. Garvey has seen a rise in polling despite a significantly smaller advertising budget.

President Joe Biden campaigned in Pennsylvania with Senate candidate John Fetterman, who is in a close race against Republican Mehmet Oz. Fetterman is criticized for his lack of traditional employment history and his health following a stroke. Meanwhile, other Democratic candidates like Tim Ryan in Ohio are reportedly avoiding public appearances with Biden due to his low approval ratings and the state of the economy.

Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz is trailing John Fetterman in Pennsylvania Senate polling following a viral video of Oz shopping for "crudité." Fetterman's campaign reportedly raised $500,000 by mocking Oz's use of the term and his perceived lack of connection to everyday voters. Critics argue the media is over-indexing on this gaffe to distract from substantive policy issues.

The New York Times reported that Democratic tech experts, including Jonathan Morgan of New Knowledge, used "Russian-style" deceptive tactics during the Alabama special Senate election to support Doug Jones against Roy Moore. The project involved creating fake personas on Facebook and Twitter to influence the outcome. The hosts argue this proves that domestic political operatives use the same manipulation techniques they attribute to foreign actors.

Alvin Greene, an unemployed veteran with no campaign website or funding, won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina. His victory over Vic Rawl sparked national confusion and allegations that he was a Republican plant. Greene's media appearances are characterized by repetitive, vague answers regarding his "old-fashioned" campaigning methods.