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PodcastPod Save AmericaOctober 2, 2026

Beardos, Weirdos, and Donald Trump

Democratic strategists see corruption, AI/data-center backlash, and cost-of-living anger as stronger midterm drivers than traditional polling-error fears.

  • Trump hits the trail: With 32 days to midterms, Trump campaigned for Ken Paxton in Texas despite leaked audio of Paxton calling Trump a 'drag'; Fox poll shows Talarico up 51-49.
  • Polling error debate: Harry Enton noted 2018/2020/2024 polls underestimated Republicans by 5+ points in Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, but Dan cites Latino vote swings (30-point shifts in NJ, Talarico outperforming Harris in Rio Grande counties) as counter-evidence of Democratic momentum.

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