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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 2 MIN

Moment Of Clarity: Wasting Millions Before Election Day? Inside the $25K Political Trap

from The Michael Steele Podcast · host Michael Steele

Why are vulnerable candidates being yanked off the campaign trail just weeks before an election—and asked to shell out $25,000 for the privilege? If you want an honest look at how political campaigns waste momentum when every vote counts, this breakdown is for you. Get an insider’s view on how high-priced DC gatherings and unnecessary party conventions drain campaign coffers, isolate candidates from actual voters, and expose major strategic missteps by party leadership. Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele pulls back the curtain on Washington maneuvering, delivering a candid, no-nonsense reality check on how campaign cash is really spent—and why these high-cost photo ops do more harm than good.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, be sure to share it with a friend!

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