In this post-election special edition episode of our Public Policy & Regulation Group's "Conversations with State Attorneys General" podcast series, host Stephen Cobb is joined by Geoff Burgan, Director of Communications for the Democratic State Attorneys General Association (DAGA). Their conversation focuses on the results of the 2022 state attorneys general (AGs) midterm elections and what to expect from the democratic AGs moving forward. Mr. Cobb and Mr. Burgan touch on incumbent successes across the Midwest, the tough loss of AG See more +
In this post-election special edition episode of our Public Policy & Regulation Group's "Conversations with State Attorneys General" podcast series, host Stephen Cobb is joined by Geoff Burgan, Director of Communications for the Democratic State Attorneys General Association (DAGA). Their conversation focuses on the results of the 2022 state attorneys general (AGs) midterm elections and what to expect from the democratic AGs moving forward. Mr. Cobb and Mr. Burgan touch on incumbent successes across the Midwest, the tough loss of AG Tom Miller and the ongoing battle in Arizona. They also spend time discussing the nationwide issues most pertinent in this election cycle, including reproductive rights and public safety. Mr. Burgan offers insight on the more recent phenomenon of attorneys general outpunching the top of the ticket in terms of getting votes, explaining that the community connection AGs are able to build with their constituents more strongly resonates with voters as opposed to that of federal-level nominees. See less -
