K.T. McFarland | Former Deputy National Security Advisor | 10-31-25

Sid & Friends In The Morning

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🗓️ 31 October 2025

⏱️ 13 minutes

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K.T. McFarland, former Deputy National Security Advisor, joins Sid for her weekly Friday morning appearance to discuss various political issues, including the upcoming gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia. Sid and K.T. discuss the accuracy and bias of political polls, particularly their tendency to favor Democrats. The conversation touches on Curtis Sliwa's campaign strategy, foreign policy concerns stemming from potential anti-Israel positions, and the broader implications for national security. They also discuss the potential political future of Elise Stefanik, the effectiveness of Republican leaders, and the impact of current political dynamics on party leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You know, these governor races, their big races too, are kind of bogged down with the mayor's
0:04.4	race here between Curtis, Andrew, and the terrorist.
0:09.6	But you've got Jersey and you've got Virginia.
0:12.8	And my guy, Jack Chirorelli, you know, I just actually heard from Bill Spadia.
0:16.4	I don't dislike Bill Spadia.
0:17.9	It's amazing how many people in New York and New Jersey, like,
0:21.9	are mad at me, I want to fight with me. I don't know why they want to fight with me. You're not going to win. Just stop. I got a new issue of Bill Spadia, whatever. God bless him. He's over there in New Jersey, got his own morning show. I wish him well, okay? But I want Chirotorelli to win, and he's got a shot.
0:37.0	I don't think the Virginia race,
0:39.4	I don't think we win that.
0:40.3	I think we probably probably lose out by me in double digits. But you know what no better? KT. McFarland. KT., good morning. How are you? I'm just great. Thank you so much. You're welcome. Why is everybody fighting with me, by the way, KT? What is that about? I think you've got pretty good enemies.
0:57.3	I think you're doing everything right. You're welcome. Why is everybody fighting with me, by the way, KT? What is that about?
0:59.3	I think you've got pretty good enemies. I think you're doing everything right. You know,
1:04.6	nobody bothers with someone who's not effective. Nobody bothers to pick a fight or have a fight or continue a fight with somebody that doesn't matter. And obviously your voice matters. It's
1:10.3	making a real difference
1:11.4	it's rallying a lot of people the common sense and so that's what they're all going after you of
1:16.5	they are okay good then i'll take it as a badge of courage especially coming from you i mean you're the
1:21.5	best um the uh the two governor races chitter well he's got a real shot. The latest poll came out yesterday.
1:27.8	Think Emerson, he's down seven. The poll before that he was down less. The one of Virginia,
1:34.3	that's a double-digit margin. What do you thoughts on the two big governor races?
1:39.0	You know, the polls, I've learned this from Jim McLaughlin, who's on the CPAC board with me.
1:43.7	He's one of the best pollsters in the country.
1:45.4	He's actually coming up next, by the way.
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