James and Al are joined by Pete Buttigieg\u2019s Senior Communications Advisor Lis Smith for a conversation about her career journey as a political veteran, how to succeed on the campaign trail, and what to look for when you pick a candidate.\xa0 They also take on the issues defining the midterms, what democratic messaging needs, and the importance of making the elections about the candidates instead of a referendum.\n
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\n\nGet More From This Week\u2019s Guests:\n
\nLis Smith:\n\nTwitter | Georgetown | Author of \u201cAny Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story\u201d\n\n
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