Political strategists Mike Madrid and Lucy Caldwell join Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:

(01:52) The Democratic groups pushing to elect local election officials in anticipation of 2024

(21:34) The shift to a longer term war in Ukraine, and the US and allies sending heavier, more advanced weaponry

(46:56) How Dems are pushing back on “Defund the Police”

[Politicology+ Members Only] “Lighting Money On Fire” — Democratic donations flowing into unwinnable races // To get your private, ad-free Politicology+ podcast feed with extra episodes, go to politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts.

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