From and Fuller

From and Fuller: Assessing Gavin Newsom and His Presidential Aspirations

Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment.This week, From and Fuller discuss the highly visible national profile that California governor Gavin Newsom is building as speculation grows about his presidential aspirations. Al and Craig also Newsom's upcoming Fox News debate with Republican governor Ron Desto and a possible Democratic dilemma if he and Vice President Kamala Harris were to compete for the nomination if Joe Biden would not seek re-election.

From and Fuller: Speaker Johnson’s Stopgap Funding Bill and David Axelrod’s Message to Biden

Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment.This week, From and Fuller discuss Speaker Mike Johnson's successful stopgap funding resolution to keep the federal government running until February next year. Al and Craig also trade thoughts on former Obama advisor David Axelrod's recent commentary suggesting that Joe Biden should consider not running in 2024.

From and Fuller: Democratic Success in Kentucky and Virginia While Biden Poll Numbers Tank

Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment.This week, From and Fuller discuss the surprising election results on Tuesday when Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, a Democrat in a deep-red state, secured a second term and Democrats won control of both chambers of the Virginia legislature. At the same time, recent polls show President Joe Biden losing in key battleground states to former president Donald Trump in a possible 2024 rematch.

From and Fuller: A Possible GOP Split on Ukraine Funding

Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment.
This week, From and Fuller discuss Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's decision to strip funding for Ukraine and Taiwan from the $105 billion package requested by President Biden and bring to a vote only support of Israel.

From and Fuller:Taking Stock of New Speaker Johnson and Biden’s International Leadership

Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment.
This week, From and Fuller discuss the Republicans finally agreeing on a new Speaker of the House with the selection of Representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana and their thoughts on his capacity to lead a very divided Congress. Al and Craig also comment on the leadership role of Joe Biden during this current Mideast crisis and potential political benefits.

From and Fuller: The GOP Failure to Select a Speaker of the House

Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment.This week, From and Fuller discuss the Republican Party's failure to select a replacement for Kevin McCarthy as a new Speaker of the House of Representatives. Al and Craig also provide analysis on the consequences this failure may have on the country and GOP candidates in 2024

From and Fuller: The Hamas Attack on Israel and a Leaderless House of Representatives

This week, From and Fuller discuss the horrific invasion by Hamas terrorists into Israeli territory last weekend and the unprecedented tension in the Middle East as Israel prepares a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. Al and Craig also share thoughts about the vulnerable position of the United States as the GOP-led House of Representatives continues to fail to fill the House Speaker leadership role during this time of crisis.

From and Fuller: The Speaker McCarthy Exit and the GOP House Mess

Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment.
This week, From and Fuller discuss Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy's removal and its consequences. Al and Craig also trade thoughts on how Democrats might find some strategic advantages as a result of a leaderless GOP majority.

From and Fuller: GOP Debate Round Two and Democratic Bob Hernandez Blues

This week, From and Fuller discuss possible winners and losers of the Republican Party's second presidential debate on Wednesday evening at the Reagan Library. Al and Craig also discuss this week's corruption charges against Democratic Senator Robert Hernandez.
 

From and Fuller: Shutdown Blues, McCarthy’s Fate, and Trump Poll Numbers

This week, From and Fuller discuss the growing anticipation of a federal government shutdown at the end of the month and the major financial and political consequences for no debt ceiling compromise. Al and Craig also discuss Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy's political fate in its aftermath and Donald Trump's poll numbers in Iowa and New Hampshire.