David Drucker on Trump’s $5K “Dividend” & “Pretend I’m On the Ballot” Midterm Strategy

Matt Lewis Can't Lose · Sep 10, 2026 · 40m

On today's podcast, David Drucker, Senior Writer for The Dispatch and MSNOW contributor, talks with Matt about:

— Trump tells Republicans at the Dallas midterm convention: pretend he’s on the ballot. Smart strategy or crazy?

— The $5,000 “dividend” promise if GOP keeps the House and Senate — incentive or bribe?

— Why the strategy may fire up MAGA voters but alienate regular Republicans

— Sen. John Fetterman’s convention video and whether he has a future in the Democratic Party

— What to expect from JD Vance’s speech and the 2028 Vance vs. Rubio picture

— Texas Senate: Can James Talarico beat…