# AOC’s path for 2028; Abdul’s bad healthcare offer; Senate passes major milestone

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Podcast: [10 Minute Drill](https://stenobird.com/podcast/10-minute-drill-7228376)
Published: 2026-08-10T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Senate wraps its final hours before recess with a historic confirmation record — Todd Blanche and 74 other nominees confirmed, pushing Republicans to a 95% confirmation rate, the best mark in 25 years. We break down Democrats voting against voter ID, plus the Padilla objection and Schatz nodding off on the floor. Big news for crypto: the CLARITY Act vote is officially scheduled for September 16. Will Senate Republicans hold the line against big bank lobbying pressure, or will Wall Street win this round? In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed's Medicare for All push is under fire — critics say it means major tax hikes and could trigger hospital closures across the state. We break down the numbers and the backlash. Meanwhile in Wisconsin, primary drama unfolds as Hong is labeled "too extreme" even for AOC, and David Crowley claims calling someone "establishment" is a slur. And is AOC eyeing 2028? She won't rule out a presidential run, and a new New Hampshire poll shows her crushing both Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris. We break down what it means for the Democratic field. 🔔 Subscribe to 10 Minute Drill for daily political news breakdowns in under 10 minutes. 📌 Topics covered: 0:00 - Intro  0:39 - Low Key with Iran 1:17 - Senate's Final Hours Before Recess 2:50 - Dems block voter ID bill 3:58 - CLARITY Act Vote Scheduled for September 5:38 - Abdul & Medicare for All Backlash 9:49 - Wisconsin Primary Drama 11:10 - AOC for President in 2028? #10MinuteDrill #Senate #MedicareForAll #AOC2028 #CryptoRegulation #ClarityAct #Michigan #Wisconsin #Politics #KamalaHarris #GavinNewsom

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