The Daily Punch

Republicans hit the panic button

The Daily Punch

Show Notes

There are 41 days until Election Day, and Republicans are throwing everything and the kitchen sink at their sinking political fortunes.

Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer discuss what Republicans are doing in the Capitol and beyond to try to save their own careers. Plus, crypto's Ohio spending blitz.

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