NBC10 political reporter Lauren Mayk was on the floor with delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In this episode, hear her conversations with lawmakers (Philadelphia Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and Senator Chris Coons) - and an unexpected appearance by Delaware Governor John Carney - on the night Hillary Clinton and President Biden took the stage at the DNC. She also spoke with former Congressman Patrick Murphy from Bucks County about his friendship with Gov. Tim Walz and his family.

1:06 – Philadelphia Council member Katherine Gilmore Richardson reflects on Hillary Clinton’s run in 2016

1:34 – Richardson on chants of “Lock Him Up” during Hillary Clinton’s speech

2:44 – Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean how she’s feeling being at the DNC for the first time

4:47 – Rep. Dean on President Joe Biden stepping aside and not running again

5:55 – Delaware Gov. John Carney joins the conversation to reflect on President Biden’s life in politics

8:30 – Delaware Senator Chris Coons on the historic nature of the DNC

9:21 – Sen. Coons shares the advice Pres. Biden shared with him

10:07 – Coons talks about Biden’s decision to step aside for Vice President Kamala Harris to run for the White House

11:05 – Coons discusses Biden’s potential impact on VP Harris’ campaign and possible administration

13:20 – Coons on protests regarding the Israel-Hamas War and the election

14:55 – Former Congressman Patrick Murphy from Bucks County shares insight into knowing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

17:02 – Murphy shares his thoughts on former President Donald Trump’s criticism of Walz’s military service

18:33 – Murphy how Bucks County voters will view Walz’s record as governor in Minnesota

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Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker’s spirited statements during the ceremonial roll call has made him one of the breakout stars of the Democratic National Convention. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Mayor Walker about his late sister and how she inspired him. She also spoke with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about Harris and the importance of Pennsylvania in the 2024 presidential election.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

Interview with Pete Buttigieg

:38 – The importance of Pennsylvania in the 2024 presidential election

1:18 – Kamala Harris’ stance on fracking

2:05 – Whether or not a Harris administration would be similar to Biden’s administration

3:02 – What the VP nomination process was like

4:05 – Attacks on Tim Walz’s military service

4:21 – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

5:16 – Whether or not Buttigieg would serve in a Harris administration

5:31 – Whether or not Buttigieg would run for president again

Interview with Mayor Dwan B. Walker

6:15 – Mayor Walker introduces himself and Aliquippa

6:30 – What the roll call was like at the DNC

7:03 – How Walker’s late sister inspired him

9:43 – What it’s like to nominate a Black woman as president

11:08 – What made Walker attend the DNC

11:34 – What Walker represents

12:33 – Speaking with voters about the economy

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Parker about Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, Harris’ choice of Tim Walz as a runningmate over Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Parker’s plans to turn out voters in Philadelphia this fall.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode.

:37 – Parker’s goals at the DNC

1:45 – Parker on whether Harris can win Pa. without Shapiro as her running mate

3:12 – Whether or not promoting Shapiro for VP ended up backfiring

4:46 – How Parker’s connections with Philly voters will impact the presidential election

6:50 – Whether or not Parker is nervous about what Harris could face as a woman of color running for office

8:21 – Trump’s comments on Harris’ race

9:23 – Whether she would consider no taxes on tips in Philly

12:06 – Whether she’d consider serving in a Harris administration

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There has been some political drama in Montgomery County connected to the presidential race. A local Republican Committee official says he will not vote for the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump, and has encouraged others to join him. Matthew McCaffery said that led to a formal complaint against him and talk of a disciplinary hearing if he didn't resign. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10's Lauren Mayk sat down with both McCaffery and the chair of the Montgomery County Republican Committee to ask about what happens now as well as talk of ticket-splitting and winning over voters.

Here's a full breakdown of the episode:

0:44 – Matthew McCaffery discusses being a lifelong Republican and why he’s not supporting candidate Donald Trump

2:15 – McCaffery explains his previous votes

3:12 – McCaffery talks about why choosing Joe Biden or Kamala Harris is a better choice in his eyes

4:40 – Why he voted for Nikki Halley in PA’s primary

5:20 – Reflecting on Nikki Haley supporting Donald Trump

6:42 – Going against his own party

8:20 – McCaffery discusses where any disciplinary actions stand against him

9:37 – McCaffery explains why he thinks he should still hold his seat despite breaking the bylaws

10:22 – The fight for the Republicans who are pushing back against Donald Trump and his supporters

11:43 – McCaffery discusses other candidates and who he supports in the upcoming election

12:43 – McCaffery looks ahead at what his future looks like in the Republican party and as a voter

14:14 – Christian Nascimento explains Montgomery County Republican Committee bylaws

16:11 – Nascimento on the difference between being a voter, being part of party leadership

16:30 – November election

17:44 – Nascimento on fighting for every vote

19:40 – Impact of change at the top of the Democratic ticket

20:32 – Potential impact on down-ballot races

21:32 – The excitement of voters on the ground in Montgomery County

22:52 – If having a woman on the top of the Democratic ticket changes Republican’s strategy

22:37 – How Montgomery County’s committee works with nearby counties

24:17 – Nascimento shares his thoughts on the possibility of voters ticket-splitting

24:55 – How rare is a situation like the one with McCaffery

26:45 – If Matthew McCaffery would be kicked out in the event he doesn’t resign

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United States Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently visited Philadelphia to meet with city employees who’ve benefitted from the public service loan forgiveness program. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Cardona about a wide range of issues, including student loan forgiveness, campus protests, education funding and whether he’d serve in a Harris administration.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

:51 – Student loans

2:36 – Timeline of student loan forgiveness plan

5:00 – The Hatch Act

6:00 – Access to financial aid

7:50 – Campus protests amid the Israel-Hamas War

10:00 – School funding in Pennsylvania

12:15 – Possibility of serving in a Kamala Harris administration

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Earlier this year, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with undecided Pennsylvania voters about the 2024 presidential race. Now that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race and former President Donald Trump has a running mate, Lauren reconnected with those voters to hear their thoughts about the changes as well as whether or not they’ve made a decision.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

1st interview: Michele Frankel of Bucks County, Pennsylvania

1:44 – Thoughts on the presidential race now that Biden is out

2:37 – State of the economy

2nd interview: Pam Barnes of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

4:23 – The current presidential race

4:50 – Thoughts on Kamala Harris

6:04 – RNC and JD Vance

6:54 – Hearing from Donald Trump’s granddaughter

3rd interview: Ian Callaghan, Temple University student

8:02 – Whether or not he’ll support Kamala Harris

9:02 – Kamala Harris and Biden’s policies

10:30 – Whether or not the country would be ready for a female president

10:53 – Concern over Harris’ chances of winning

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Editor's Note: This interview took place before Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race.

Senator Kim Ward is the President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate and the highest-ranking Republican in the Pennsylvania legislature. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Sen. Ward outside the Republican National Convention about a variety of topics, including the current political environment and what’s ahead for Pennsylvania.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

1:00 – How Pennsylvania is being viewed

1:50 – Trump’s chances in Pennsylvania

2:50 – The impact of inflation on Pa. voters

3:45 – Immigration and the border

5:00 – Mass deportation

5:52 – Strong rhetoric during the presidential race

8:35 – Changing the political environment

10:40 – Potential reactions if Trump loses

11:18 – The GOP’s plans for Pennsylvania

12:04 – The likelihood of knowing the election results early in Pa.

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During the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ohio Senator JD Vance was announced as Donald Trump’s running mate in the 2024 presidential race. The convention also included a speech by Dave McCormick, the Republican candidate for Senate in Pennsylvania who is looking to unseat Democratic Senator Bob Casey. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with McCormick and other RNC attendees about Vance, how Pennsylvania voters could react to him and other issues.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode.

Interview with Dave McCormick

:46 – What it was like to speak at the RNC

1:20 – Reacting to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump

2:12 – Political rhetoric in the aftermath of the shooting

2:50 – GOP VP nominee JD Vance’s impact on Pennsylvania

Interview with Jeff Bartos

3:41 – How voters in the Philly suburbs will react to Vance

4:30 – How Pa. voters will react to Vance’s stance on abortion

5:21 – Vance’s stance on Israel

Interview with Andy Reilly

6:11 – The importance of Pennsylvania

Interview with Lawrence Tabas

6:35 – 2024 RNC and presidential race

8:04 – The GOP’s messaging in Pennsylvania

8:46 – Mail-in ballots

10:10 – Thoughts on JD Vance

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