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The Political World Just Lost its Last Bipartisan Meeting Place
1 day, 19 hours ago

The Political World Just Lost its Last Bipartisan Meeting Place

Politico  

Yes, it was respectful and it generated more light than heat. Axelrod doesn’t have psychiatric training — that I know of — but he was once a superb political reporter for the Chicago Tribune. The son of an immigrant, Axelrod would invariably find common ground with those only a generation or two removed from freedom’s flame, no matter their politics. …

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‘I actually took civics’: Ex-Obama advisor claps back at Republican on CNN
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘I actually took civics’: Ex-Obama advisor claps back at Republican on CNN

Raw Story  

Former Obama adviser David Axelrod’s concerns about a second Donald Trump administration prompted him to hit back at a Republican insider during a back-and-forth exchange Friday evening that left Axelrod sarcastically remarking, “I actually took civics.” The on-air moment happened on CNN’s “OutFront” after Axelrod expressed his worries amid reports that the Pentagon is preparing for a possible Trump order …

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David Axelrod takes aim at Democrats for becoming ‘a smarty-pants, suburban, college-educated party’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

David Axelrod takes aim at Democrats for becoming ‘a smarty-pants, suburban, college-educated party’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A former senior adviser to Barack Obama has criticized the …

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Connecticut Governor on Election Night "Wipeout" for Democrats
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Connecticut Governor on Election Night "Wipeout" for Democrats

Bloomberg  

00:00 It was a wipe out last night, and I hope it's a wake up call for the Democrats. Ned Lamont, I saw last night over at CNN, David Axelrod, who some people would say invented Barack Obama. Mr. Axelrod was scathing about East Coast Democratic elites lecturing working class America and saying to them, lecturing them and almost saying …

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'Not closing well': Ex-Obama adviser says Trump is handing Harris a gift days before vote
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Not closing well': Ex-Obama adviser says Trump is handing Harris a gift days before vote

Raw Story  

Donald Trump’s final few days before the election are leaving Republicans “frustrated,” Barack Obama’s former senior adviser said Saturday. David Axelrod said on CNN that the former president is proving incapable of staying on message as he nears the vote, and it’s leaving his supporters worried. “A lot of Republicans are frustrated because Trump keeps getting off message and they …

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'Daily fare for him': Dem strategist can't believe Trump's latest 'laughable' complaint
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Daily fare for him': Dem strategist can't believe Trump's latest 'laughable' complaint

Raw Story  

A Democratic strategist wasn't buying Donald Trump's latest gripe that President Joe Biden's "lock him up" statement was "illegal." "Lock her up" chants that became popular at Trump's campaign rallies in 2016 got flipped around Tuesday by Biden, who told campaign workers in New Hampshire on Tuesday, "We’ve got to lock him up." "But the idea that Donald Trump is …

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'Good one!' Trump ally chuckles as Dem strategist cracks McDonald's stunt jokes
2 months ago

'Good one!' Trump ally chuckles as Dem strategist cracks McDonald's stunt jokes

Raw Story  

Democratic strategist David Axelrod tore into former President Donald Trump on CNN for his refusal to commit to raising the minimum wage — and cracked a joke about Trump's recent McDonald's photo-op that even made his pro-Trump counterpart on the panel, David Urban, chuckle. Trump's McDonald's stunt was part of his ongoing obsession with an unsupported theory that Vice President …

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Kamala Harris needs to 'jiu-jitsu' Donald Trump at debate: Dem strategist
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris needs to 'jiu-jitsu' Donald Trump at debate: Dem strategist

Raw Story  

A Democratic strategist pushed back against those who've opined that Vice President Kamala Harris would be better served at the upcoming debate if she deployed a 2020 tactic she used against then Vice President Mike Pence, at the time telling Pence "I'm speaking" when he interrupted her. Erin Burnett spoke with Democrat David Axelrod and GOP strategist Stuart Stevens on …

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'What everybody should be sober about' in face of Harris enthusiasm: ex-Obama adviser
4 months, 4 weeks ago

'What everybody should be sober about' in face of Harris enthusiasm: ex-Obama adviser

Raw Story  

David Axelrod, a former senior adviser to President Barack Obama, on Wednesday shared his thoughts on how seriously Americans should take polling numbers when it comes to Kamala Harris' and Donald Trump's favor with voters across the country. The former Obama official continued, "She's probably losing a little ground among older voters — some white voters, who were committed to …

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'Race is tied': Morning Joe smacks down David Axelrod and 'pod bros' undermining Biden
5 months ago

'Race is tied': Morning Joe smacks down David Axelrod and 'pod bros' undermining Biden

Raw Story  

On Wednesday morning, MSNBC's "Morning Joe' co-host Joe Scarborough lashed out a Democratic campaign consultants and "pod bro" insiders for continuing to undermine President Joe Biden, who is going forward with his 2024 presidential bid. Sharing graphics of the latest polls taken weeks after Biden's disastrous debate performance on CNN, the MSNBC host pointed out that the election remains tied …

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'Barack Obama ‘working behind the scene’ to 'orchestrate' Biden's exit', Sensational claim rocks US politics
5 months, 1 week ago

'Barack Obama ‘working behind the scene’ to 'orchestrate' Biden's exit', Sensational claim rocks US politics

Hindustan Times  

US elections has taken a very shocking turn with new claims being made that former President Barack Obama is secretly working to ensure Joe Biden drops out of the race to White House. US election: Biden campaign feels Barack Obama working to force Joe Biden to step down, new claims US TV host In his show, ‘Morning Joe’ host Joe …

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Gavin Newsom is writing a book. Is he hoping to take a page from Obama?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Gavin Newsom is writing a book. Is he hoping to take a page from Obama?

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom provided the Democratic response at a GOP presidential debate, one of many national TV appearances he has made in recent years. Gavin Newsom is working on his third book, a memoir that will allow him to tell his life’s story to a national audience that may not know much about the Democratic governor who will leave office in …

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Barack Obama scared of Trump's return in 2024, but Joe Biden ignores his warning
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Barack Obama scared of Trump's return in 2024, but Joe Biden ignores his warning

Hindustan Times  

Days after former president Barack Obama raised concerns over the structure of Biden's re-election campaign, the Biden team on Sunday defended its approach, stressing that “we’re united in the fact that we have to do everything we can to push back on Donald Trump". Reminding Biden of his own campaign strategy, Obama raised apprehension regarding the viability of the former …

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'Grey's Anatomy' Actor Jack Axelrod Passes Away At 93
1 year ago

'Grey's Anatomy' Actor Jack Axelrod Passes Away At 93

ABP News  

New Delhi: The 93-year-old actor Jack Axelrod has passed away. According to Jennifer Garland, his spokesperson, he passed away on November 28 in Los Angeles from natural causes, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. His many television appearances include 'My Name is Earl' as the Electrolarynx Guy and 'Grey's Anatomy' as semi-comatose Seattle Grace patient Charlie Yost. He …

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ actor Jack Axelrod passes away at 93
1 year ago

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ actor Jack Axelrod passes away at 93

The Hindu  

Hollywood actor Jack Axelrod, known for his performances in shows like Grey's Anatomy and General Hospital passed away. Axelrod died of natural causes in Los Angeles on November 28, his representative Jennifer Garland told Variety. Apart from that, he was also known for his roles as the Electrolarynx Guy on My Name Is Earl and patient Charlie Yost, who was …

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General Hospital actor Jack Axelrod dies at 93, his rep confirms
1 year ago

General Hospital actor Jack Axelrod dies at 93, his rep confirms

Hindustan Times  

Actor Jack Axelrod, who was known for playing Victor Jerome on popular sitcom General Hospital, died in Los Angeles. Jack Axelrod life Jack Axelrod was born in LA in 1930 and served as a corporal in the US Army in Germany before returning to the US and pursuing his career as an architect. Jack Axelrod films and TV shows The …

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Jack Axelrod, best known for General Hospital, Grey's Anatomy dies at 93
1 year ago

Jack Axelrod, best known for General Hospital, Grey's Anatomy dies at 93

India TV News  

Hollywood actor Jack Axelrod, known for his performances in shows like ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘General Hospital’ died at the age of 93. Axelrod has also appeared in TV shows and movies such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine, My Name is Earl, Station 19, Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Hawaii Five-0, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Franklin & Bash, Little Fockers, Good vs Evil, The …

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Democrat strategist David Axelrod who led efforts to get Obama elected suggests Biden dropping out of 2024 after release of damning poll
1 year, 1 month ago

Democrat strategist David Axelrod who led efforts to get Obama elected suggests Biden dropping out of 2024 after release of damning poll

Daily Mail  

The former Obama senior adviser pointed to polling that shows the 80-year-old president trailing in battleground states The political strategist who propelled Joe Biden into the vice presidency in 2008 has suggested the president should consider exiting the 2024 race after another brutal poll. David Axelrod pointed to Sunday polling from The New York Times and Siena College that shows …

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‘Billions’ creators discuss how the finale was fueled by backstabbing and Blind Faith’s music
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Billions’ creators discuss how the finale was fueled by backstabbing and Blind Faith’s music

LA Times  

This article contains spoilers for the series finale of “Billions.” When the propulsive financial drama “Billions” premiered in 2016, its core premise centered on the vicious blood feud between U.S Atty. The complicated plot by Rhoades and Axelrod to take down Prince was flavored by the head-spinning double-and triple-crosses that have made “Billions” one of Showtime’s biggest hits. Executive producers …

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Carter: Still a model for candidates asking ‘Why not me?’
1 year, 9 months ago

Carter: Still a model for candidates asking ‘Why not me?’

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — As the 2024 campaign season begins, political players are looking in the mirror and deciding whether they see an American president staring back. “Jimmy Carter’s example absolutely created a 50-year window of people saying, ‘Why not me?’” said Steve Schale, who worked on President Barack Obama’s campaigns and is a longtime supporter of President Joe Biden. “We never …

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How 'Billions' Season 6 hits reset after Damian Lewis exit
2 years, 11 months ago

How 'Billions' Season 6 hits reset after Damian Lewis exit

LA Times  

King Kong versus Godzilla. The actor, who also starred in Showtime’s “Homeland,” left “Billions” at the end of last season, fulfilling his long-standing plan to spend more time with his family in England. So we’re already at a place where it’s personal by nature — they’re two alphas going for the same patch of turf.” For fans wondering whether “Billions” …

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Axelrod: These are the battle scars Biden brought to Afghanistan decision
3 years, 4 months ago

Axelrod: These are the battle scars Biden brought to Afghanistan decision

CNN  

Editor’s Note: David Axelrod, a senior CNN political commentator and host of “The Axe Files,” was a senior adviser to President Barack Obama and chief strategist for the 2008 and 2012 Obama presidential campaigns. Gates would write in his 2014 memoir that while Biden was “a man of integrity,” who was “impossible not to like…he has been wrong on nearly …

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