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PodcastThe J. Burden ShowOctober 1, 2026

Holding your Nose to Vote for Vivek

Host argues GOP midterm losses stem from self-inflicted coalition fractures over Iran war and base-alienating messaging, not Democratic strength.

  • Vivek backlash: Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian-American Hindu accused of running a fraudulent IPO and pump-and-dump scheme, is alienating 'heritage American' voters and reportedly trailing.
  • Approval collapse: Host cites Trump's approval sliding from mid-40s to mid-30s (~25% decline) since the Iran war, which he calls the catalyst for coalition fracture.

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