A break down about why Michael endorsed VP Harris and Gov. Walz, and a preview of the primary election
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyAugust 13, 2024x
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A break down about why Michael endorsed VP Harris and Gov. Walz, and a preview of the primary election

On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyMichael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following:

00:01:19 - Michael Brodkorb's Endorsement of Harris-Walz
  • Michael's Decision to Endorse Harris-Walz: Michael discusses his decision to endorse the Harris-Walz ticket, reflecting on his past voting patterns, dissatisfaction with Trump, and reasons for his current political stance.
  • Op-Ed and Public Reaction: Michael elaborates on how his op-ed was received and the internal process that led to his public endorsement.
00:07:00 - Primary Day Elections
  • Election Breakdown: The hosts discuss various primary races, including the battle between Royce White and Joe Fraser, the Second Congressional District, and other races in Minnesota.
00:24:33 - Voting and Predictions
  • Encouraging Voter Participation: Becky urges listeners to vote and discusses the significance of the ongoing primaries.
  • Predictions and Analysis: Michael and Becky share their predictions and analyses of the outcomes in critical races, including Royce White vs. Joe Frazier.
00:30:00 - Congressional Races Focus
  • Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach's Challenge: The discussion shifts to Michelle Fischbach's primary challenge in the 7th Congressional District and the broader implications for the Republican party.
  • Taylor Rahm's Campaign Suspension: Michael criticizes the handling of Taylor Rahm's campaign suspension and its impact on the second congressional district race.
00:40:00 - 5th Congressional District
  • Ilhan Omar vs. Don Samuels: The hosts debate the competitiveness of the rematch between Ilhan Omar and Don Samuels and discuss Royce White and Laura Loomer's influence on the race.
00:44:00 - Legislative Seat Controversy
  • Judd Hoff's Arrest and Scandal: A bizarre story involving Judd Hoff, who is running against Mary Franzen in 12B, and his arrest for stealing and repainting lawn signs.
00:51:25 - Pop Culture and Politics
  • Michael shares his excitement about Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) supporting Republicans for Harris and participating in a Zoom call.
00:54:00 - Football Pick'em League
  • Football Discussion: The hosts briefly discuss the upcoming football season and their participation in a Break Down's Fantasy Football pick'em League, reflecting on last season's results!

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.