Welcome back to Daily Detroit, your go-to podcast for all things happening in Southeast Michigan.

In today's episode, Jer Staes is joined by journalist Steve Friess to dive deep into the current political landscape leading up to the general election. They kick things off with a discussion on early voting in Michigan, expressing confusion over the lack of a coordinated push from election officials and candidates alike.

The conversation then shifts to the national stage, examining the recent poll numbers that show a tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with a surprising 9.7% for RFK Jr. They debate the implications of these numbers and the potential influence of RFK Jr.'s candidacy on the election outcome.

Jer and Steve also explore the impact of the Dobbs decision on the women's vote and the importance of having Kamala Harris, a vocal abortion rights proponent, at the top of the ticket. They discuss the potential VP picks for Harris, weighing the pros and cons of candidates like Mark Kelly, Josh Shapiro, and Pete Buttigieg.

We talk about the Michigan Senate race, highlighting the head-to-head poll showing Elissa Slotkin leading over Mike Rogers in the General. They discuss the challenges in the Democratic Primary that Hill Harper faces as a first-time candidate and the broader implications for Michigan politics.

And finally Jer and Steve both reviews of the Gretchen Whitmer book, "True Gretch," and came to two different conlusions.

Jer's review in Daily Detroit: https://www.dailydetroit.com/book-review-true-gretch-reveals-the-kind-of-reasonable-relatable-leader-america-needs/

Steve's review in Hour Detroit: https://www.hourdetroit.com/books-literature/is-that-all-there-is/

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