The Sunday Sundown Rundown (formerly in the format of "3 Up and 3 Down") is where I share thoughts on three topics that piqued my interest, along with my favorite photo from the week.
More of El Sayed
As the midterms approached, I found myself learning more and more about Dr. Abdul El Sayed. As an outsider, it very much felt like the Republicans feared his presence in these races (the way they did James Talarico - and we now know why). Yet, for me, it has since been after winning that I find myself somewhat fascinated by the prospect of El Sayed in government.
Of course, there was this video that made you go, hmm?
However, it was his recent response on a panel after being elected that has drawn me in on wanting to see more of what he does in Michigan.
It just feels like El Sayed isn't in anyone's pocket. We all know that can change; it is, after all, politics. But El Sayed has been, dare I say, refreshing.
Trump Breaking Hearts...And Brains
Sure, the midterms were something. But as always, President Trump said, " You want to see something? Hold my beer!"
Say what you want about the guy, but he always seems to find a way to make it about him, even in a week where it, well, kind of was already.
That CBS 60 Minutes interview said a whole lot. From humble moments to admitting he may have gotten immigration policy and enforcement wrong, to the always head-scratching comment, "I made $3 billion; didn't everyone else?"
Trump clearly had some comments in that interview that surely broke the hearts of some Republicans who remain loyal to him all these years. And as always, he broke our brains with further absurdity from the President's seat.
Mannnn, that was some interview...
Predicting The Presidential Race 2028
Well, we're now officially on the road to the 2028 Presidential election. And we're likely headed for a race of some new blood. Not Barack Obama. Not Hilary Clinton. Not Joe Biden. Not Donald Trump. Those people simply took up quite a bit of space in our political climate over the past 15 years.
Who gets the next call?
Can JD Vance attach himself to Trump and still detach himself from Trump?
Does Marco Rubio really have a chance?
Am I the only one who wonders if AOC is mainstream enough?
We'll obviously find out over time, but the possibilities are truly endless at this time. All of this with two years to go!
Cover Photo
The Texas senator-elect James Talarico and governor-elect Gina Hinojosa, both Democrats, toast with drinks while surrounded by supporters at a Whataburger restaurant. "We just took back Texas!’" the 37-year-old Talarico told jubilant supporters at an election night party. ‘We just proved that all the money in the world is no match for the people of Texas. We have just shown that a politics of division is no match for a politics of love."
Photograph: Brandon Bell/Getty Images
