Marc Sanford Ends Bid, No Friendly Fire at WHCA, Voting Rights Act, Obama Roasted for SCOTUS Take
Podcast: O'Connor & CompanyPublished On: Thu Apr 30 2026
Description: In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Marc Sanford Ends Bid: Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is ending his return to electoral politics, suspending his 2026 congressional campaign just 30 days after entering the race for the state’s 1st Congressional District. No Friendly Fire at WHCA: The round that struck a U.S. Secret Service officer during Saturday's shooting outside the ballroom where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was taking place was not friendly fire, multiple senior law enforcement officials told CBS News Wednesday. Voting Rights Act: The Supreme Court significantly narrowed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act in a 6-3 ruling Wednesday, further eroding the impact of the landmark civil rights-era law. (Politico) Obama Roasted for SCOTUS Take: Former President Barack Obama slams SCOTUS decision on Voting Rights Act. CNN’s Scott Jennings and Matt Whitlock call Obama a hypocrite since he pushed for gerrymandering in Virginia. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Become a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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