May 21, 2021: W.H. gives Whoopi the VIP treatment — but snubs Meghan McCain

With a vast number of Republicans still not vaccinated, you’d think the White House would accept all the help it can get from celebrities and influencers who speak to that demographic. But when Megan McCain, the conservative co-host of ABC’s daytime ratings-driver “The View,” personally reached out to offer her help, she got crickets in response.

Olivia Reingold is an editor-producer for POLITICO Audio. 
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