What podcasts say about Robert Gibbs

Every statement, with the speaker, the exact quote and the moment it was said.

What Robert Gibbs has said on podcasts

10 statements · 3 positive · 6 negative · 1 neutral

on Donald Trump-centered midterm campaigningNegativeOct 13, 2026· Hacks On Tap
Trump-centered midterm campaigning is strategically unwise given his low favorability.
“in a midterm election, which your favorability is in the mid to high 30s, is it a smart thing to make the election all about you? And no, I don't think it is.”
Listen at 4:58
Open the episode · Split Happens (with Robert Gibbs and Karl Rove)
on Republican midterm candidatesPositiveOct 13, 2026· Hacks On Tap
Republicans should emphasize their candidates rather than the unpopular president.
“I tend to put the emphasis on the candidates who are actually on the ballot rather than the president is unpopular.”
Listen at 10:48
Open the episode · Split Happens (with Robert Gibbs and Karl Rove)
on Trump-Putin diesel arrangementNegativeOct 13, 2026· Hacks On Tap
The Russia diesel arrangement will not significantly reduce fuel prices.
“There's nobody that thinks this will bring about a significant reduction.”
Listen at 13:55
Open the episode · Split Happens (with Robert Gibbs and Karl Rove)
on Trump-Putin diesel arrangementNegativeOct 13, 2026· Hacks On Tap
Any diesel-price reduction from the arrangement will not occur soon.
“nobody who thinks that whatever reduction there might be ultimately thinks it's going to happen anytime soon.”
Listen at 14:00
Open the episode · Split Happens (with Robert Gibbs and Karl Rove)
on Virginia early votingNeutralOct 13, 2026· Hacks On Tap
Virginia early voting showed Democrats about 6.2 points ahead, matching four years earlier.
“The Democrats are about 6.2 percent ahead of Republicans in voting, which is exactly where they were. four years ago.”
Listen at 25:03
Open the episode · Split Happens (with Robert Gibbs and Karl Rove)
on Ken Paxton debate participationPositiveOct 13, 2026· Hacks On Tap
Ken Paxton should participate in a debate to improve his chance of winning.
“if he wants to win, he should debate.”
Listen at 37:25
Open the episode · Split Happens (with Robert Gibbs and Karl Rove)
on Ken PaxtonPositiveOct 13, 2026· Hacks On Tap
Ken Paxton could win because of the favorable national environment for Republicans.
“Paxton could win because of the national environment.”
Listen at 37:49
Open the episode · Split Happens (with Robert Gibbs and Karl Rove)
on Ken PaxtonNegativeOct 13, 2026· Hacks On Tap
Ken Paxton is a poor political candidate.
“He's a terrible candidate.”
Listen at 39:50
Open the episode · Split Happens (with Robert Gibbs and Karl Rove)
on Abdul El-SayedNegativeOct 13, 2026· Hacks On Tap
Abdul El-Sayed lacks sufficient enthusiasm among Black voters.
“there's less enthusiasm in the black community for El Saeed than he needs to have in that state.”
Listen at 59:20
Open the episode · Split Happens (with Robert Gibbs and Karl Rove)
on Late campaign spendingNegativeOct 13, 2026· Hacks On Tap
Late campaign spending buys substantially less advertising value.
“not only are they waiting later, but they're quite frankly getting far less bang for their buck.”
Listen at 1:11:19
Open the episode · Split Happens (with Robert Gibbs and Karl Rove)

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