Who benefits if Republicans head to Tampa, Fla., at the end of August without a decisive winner? President Obama’s poll numbers are down with gas prices up. But what can he do about it? These issues, plus the spectacular exit of one former Goldman Sachs exec, are among the topics “Left, Right & Center” panelists Robert Scheer, Matthew Continetti and Judy Muller mull over on this week’s show. Have a listen below. –KA

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