Topic: Write In Candidate

6 chapters across the catalog

Vaxeline
Episode 1254 1:38:04 - 1:42:08

1254: Vaxeline

Sir Anonymous of Dogpatch, Write-In Candidate Strategy

A producer from "Lower Slobovia" suggested that write-in candidates could become a significant factor in upcoming mail-in elections. The strategy references Senator Lisa Murkowski’s successful 2010 write-in campaign in Alaska after she lost her primary. The suggestion posits that local activists could use mailing lists to bypass traditional party structures and oust entrenched politicians.

Boof a Lemon
Episode 1073 47:40 - 49:49

1073: Boof a Lemon

Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Alaska Write-In

Senator Lisa Murkowski is identified as the most likely Republican "no" vote on the Kavanaugh confirmation due to her independent streak. Having won her Alaska seat as a write-in candidate after being abandoned by the GOP establishment, she is seen as immune to party pressure. If Murkowski votes no, it is predicted that Senator Susan Collins will follow suit to avoid being the lone female Republican supporting the nominee.

Support Squirrel
Episode 982 29:18 - 34:17

982: Support Squirrel

Roy Moore, Alabama Senate Race Allegations

Judge Roy Moore faces allegations of sexual misconduct involving teenagers from four decades ago. His campaign has questioned the authenticity of a signed yearbook presented as evidence, while some Republicans consider supporting a write-in candidate for the Alabama Senate seat.

Gender Binary
Episode 752 1:11:51 - 1:15:57

752: Gender Binary

Donald Trump Third-Party Run, South Carolina Ballot Pledge

Donald Trump faces a deadline to sign a pledge in South Carolina promising to support the eventual Republican nominee in order to appear on the primary ballot. Speculation suggests Trump may refuse to sign the document, potentially setting the stage for a write-in campaign similar to Lisa Murkowski's successful 2010 Senate run in Alaska. Trump has teased an "upcoming surprise" regarding his status with the Republican National Committee.

Hillary Doesn't Sweat
Episode 435 21:11 - 28:23

435: Hillary Doesn't Sweat

Curry-Dvorak 2012, Write-In Candidates, Cabinet Appointments

Adam Curry proposes a write-in campaign for the 2012 general election with himself as President and Dvorak as Vice President. They discuss the legality of write-in stickers, citing Lisa Murkowski's success in Alaska. The proposed "No Agenda" cabinet includes Ron Paul for Treasury, Judge Napolitano for Justice, Ted Nugent for Defense, and Hillary Clinton for State.

Transportation Sexual Assault (TSA)
Episode 250 1:44:52 - 1:50:19

250: Transportation Sexual Assault (TSA)

Alaska Senate Race, Lisa Murkowski, Joe Miller

The Alaska Senate race remains undecided as officials count write-in ballots for Lisa Murkowski, who ran against Tea Party-backed Republican Joe Miller. Miller's campaign has challenged the validity of misspelled ballots, while election officials focus on "voter intent." The hosts criticize Sarah Palin's involvement in the race and describe Miller as a "slimy" candidate whose supporters attempted to confuse voters by registering multiple write-in names.