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While Peter Schorsch holds many titles — blogger, consultant and editor-in-chief of Florida Politics, the most influential political website in the Sunshine State — the one of which he’s proudest is “husband and father.” That’s what makes his new podcast so exciting. Peter’s co-host is a woman every bit as accomplished as he is: his wife, Michelle Todd Schorsch. “He Said, She Said” has Peter and Michelle — previously a respected political consultant, now the CEO of the bustling Schorsch household — discussing the driving topics of the day, especially how politics really goes down in Florida. But the political talk is just a jumping off point to a wide-range of subject matter, from the latest in pop culture to some very strong opinions on family life and parenting. Listen in to hear how one political couple balances it all.


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02/25/2020 | Episode 039 | 52:54

He Said, She Said: Previewing the Kevin Cate v. Steve Schale ‘Loser leaves town’ match in the South Carolina presidential primary

Previewing the Kevin Cate v. Steve Schale ‘Loser leaves town’ match in the South Carolina presidential primary

On this episode of He Said, She Said, our hosts cover it all, with a deep dive into the Democratic primary as Florida's primary election day creeps closer. Veteran political strategist Steve "Florida Man" Schale joins the pod to talk about the primary - and about Joe Biden, the candidate supported by his PAC Unite the Country. Michelle and Peter hash out their political hot takes, including who should drop out and what will happen if Bernie Sanders is the eventual nominee. Peter shares his latest bets on PredictIt.

Key Insights

  • This week's episode marks the start of Michelle's birthday week and Ella's first dance competition. As usual, the Schorsch family plans to go all out on birthday celebrations, starting with a dinner at Michelle's favorite place, The Melting Pot.
  • As the South Carolina primary approaches this Saturday, Peter and Michelle are placing bets on the Kevin Cate vs. Steve Schale showdown. The two veteran strategists are supporting Tom Steyer and Joe Biden, respectively.
  • But first, Michelle and Peter discuss the Nevada primary results, and their worries around Bernie Sanders as the eventual nominee.
  • Our hosts discuss Michael Bloomberg's dismal debate performance and Michelle recalls her time working with Bloomberg's team on Rep. Charlie Crist's Senate campaign.
  • Michelle on Bloomberg attacks: "Why are we attacking people for being a success story of the American Dream?"
  • Peter shares his latest bets on PredictIt, winning big on Nevada results like when results would come in and what the margin of victory would look like. His next bet? A short on Tom Steyer finishing third in South Carolina.
  • This week, Peter predicts a backlash to Sanders campaign, another thing he's willing to put money on with PredictIt.
  • Strategist Steve Schale joins the podcast to discuss South Carolina, Michael Bloomberg's disastrous debate performance in Nevada, and why he believes the delegate math gets better for Biden going forward.
  • Schale argues for a new primary process and explains why it will take a bipartisan coalition to get it done.
  • Schale compares Sanders' rise during the 2020 primary to Trump's rise in 2016. With a very solid base of support, but not the majority, both are aided by a large field.
  • Michelle and Peter lay into Sanders' comments on Fidel Castro, and why they think Bernie Sanders won't win Florida.
  • Michelle remains undecided on who she'll vote for on election day. The two likeliest contenders remain Biden and Bloomberg, but Michelle admits some interest in Buttigieg.
  • Peter and Michelle wrap up the podcast with some pop culture talk. They talk Narcos, why they don't care about the newly-confirmed Friends reunion, Grey's Anatomy and Rob Lowe.

"All I want for my birthday is for Democratics not to nominate Bernie "Castro-Loving" Sanders."- Michelle Todd Schorsch

Vice President Joe Biden and Steve Schale

"You can't spend yourself out of two really bad nights." - Steve Schale

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While Peter Schorsch holds many titles — blogger, consultant and editor-in-chief of Florida Politics, the most influential political website in the Sunshine State — the one of which he’s proudest is “husband and father.” That’s what makes his new podcast so exciting. Peter’s co-host is a woman every bit as accomplished as he is: his wife, Michelle Todd Schorsch. “He Said, She Said” has Peter and Michelle — previously a respected political consultant, now the CEO of the bustling Schorsch household — discussing the driving topics of the day, especially how politics really goes down in Florida. 


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