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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 15h

CBS News’ new Editor-in-Chief, Bari Weiss, may be just what mainstream journalism needs, says Mark Halperin. He and Michael discuss how media bias and public trust is shaping U.S. politics—and what Weiss’s voice could mean for CBS’s future.
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 20h

Today's #poll question: Who do you believe will be elected President of the United States first, a female or someone openly LGBTQ+?

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Who do you believe will be elected President of the United States first? A female or Someone LGBTQ+

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 22h

Yesterday's #poll closed with 50.35% of 32,529 voters saying they agree with Bari Weiss: "What happened was that the far left destroyed the center-left in America."

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 1d

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Do you agree with Bari Weiss that: "What happened was that the far left destroyed the center-left in America."

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 1d

A new Politico poll reveals that younger Americans are less likely than older ones to support electing a female president. @olgakhazan.bsky.social joins Michael to unpack what this says about gender, power, and women in U.S. politics.
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 1d

Today's #poll question: Do you agree with Bari Weiss that: "What happened was that the far left destroyed the center-left in America."
Watch the discussion on YouTube 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZZL...
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Do you agree w Bari Weiss "What happened was that the far left destroyed the center-left in America"

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 1d

Yesterday's #poll closed with 71.37% of 31,891 voters saying that Jim Comey should ask a judge to dismiss his case now. Do you agree with these results?

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 2d

Should Jim Comey ask a judge to dismiss his case now, or wait for the public vindication that might come from a jury?
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 2d

Michael sits down with Dr. @michaelrstrain.bsky.social to challenge the idea that the American Dream is out of reach. Is homeownership essential to success? Does hard work still pay off? And are our expectations part of the problem?
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 2d

Today's poll question: Should Jim Comey ask a judge to dismiss his case now, or wait for the public vindication that might come from a jury?
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Should Comey seek dismissal or trial?

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 2d

Yesterday's #poll closed with 70.74% of 23,614 voters saying that they do not fault the American comedians who recently performed in Saudi Arabia. Do you agree with these results?

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 3d

Yesterday's poll closed with 78.38% of 41,051 voters saying that Gen Z will eventually find its footing. What do you think?
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 3d

What do you think? VOTE on the poll question here: https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 4d

Yesterday's poll closed with 74.47% of 34,407 voters saying that America is too politically divided to solve the nation's problems. What do you think?
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 4d

Let's not lose site of how we got here.
Watch my entire commentary here: https://youtu.be/VA6V_LU4mX0

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 5d

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 5d

Michael talks with Betty Medsger about The Burglary, her book on the 1971 FBI break-in in Media, PA. Activists exposed Hoover’s secret surveillance, sparking debate, press freedom battles & lasting accountability.
Listen to the book club podcast here 🎧📖 https://loom.ly/w1hBbWM

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 5d

My heart is with the Dems in fighting to keep the ACA but my head says this is not the way to do it. Watch my hit on @CNN with @Boris_Sanchez : https://youtu.be/wiw9a7OyenI

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 5d

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 5d

Today's #poll question: Do you think America's political system can still address the nation's problems or is it too politically divided to solve its problems?
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America's political system — Are we too divided to solve problems?

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 5d

Yesterday's #poll closed with 62.43% of 35,697 voters saying that the Republican party faces more political risk from the government shutdown. Do you agree?

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 6d

Watch today's YouTube Live Stream: https://youtube.com/live/5ech93fKfB8
Which party faces more political risk from the government shutdown?

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 6d

Michael chats with Suzy Welch about her provocative WSJ essay that asks: Is Gen Z unemployable? Welch’s research found that only 2% of Gen Z shares the core values most prized by employers, like achievement and strong work ethic.
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 6d

Today's #poll question: Which party faces more political risk from the government shutdown?
Watch the discussion on YouTube 🎥 loom.ly/WkCqNTw
Listen to the #podcast 🎧 loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Cast your vote 🗳️ loom.ly/6Y9cBds

Which party faces more political risk from the government shutdown?

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 6d

Yesterday's #poll closed with 59.76% of 28,942 voters saying that Hispanic voters will not ultimately drift rightward as so-called ethnic whites once did.

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