VIDEO VAULT: SSP DC Correspondent DC Neil McCabe Explains Washington's Political Reality

South Shore Press Managing Editor Stefan Mychajliw guest-hosted NewsRadio 930 WBEN, where he sat down with South Shore Press Washington correspondent Neil McCabe for a wide-ranging discussion on election integrity, voter ID, Capitol Hill politics and the realities of covering the White House.

Q: For listeners who may not know your background, tell us about your career.

McCabe: "I wrote for Boston's Catholic paper for about eight years. I was editor of the Somerville News, owned my own newspaper in Cambridge, then deployed to Iraq as a combat historian with the Army Reserve for 15 months. After public affairs work at Fort Bragg, I came to Washington with Human Events, worked for Breitbart and One America News, and now cover the White House for the South Shore Press while contributing to Bannon's War Room and other national outlets." Q: Why has voter ID become such a major issue?

McCabe: "You need an ID for so many everyday things. People look at that and ask why voting should be any different. That's why the issue continues to resonate with voters."

Q: From your perspective inside Washington, what do people outside the Beltway misunderstand?

McCabe: "The most important thing in Washington isn't politics or policy. It's the calendar. After July Fourth, Congress slows dramatically. Bills don't necessarily get defeated—they simply run out of time. Leadership knows that if you keep delaying something, eventually the legislative window closes."

Q: Is that why some conservative priorities struggle to advance?

McCabe: "Absolutely. Sometimes you don't have to vote against a bill. You just keep pushing it down the calendar until there's no opportunity left. That's how Washington often works."

Q: What keeps you motivated after all these years covering politics?

McCabe: "Every morning you wake up wondering what story you're going to cover. Washington changes every day, but there is always another story to chase. That's what makes this job exciting."

Q: Where can readers follow your reporting?

McCabe: "Follow me at @ReporterMcCabe on social media, where you'll find my White House reporting, radio appearances and stories for the South Shore Press."