Not a Trump Referendum, Reject the Media Spin plus CA to GOP: Pack Up & Leave

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · Nov 5, 2025 · 12m · transcript

State-by-State Breakdown Virginia

Described as a “perfect storm” for Democrats due to:

Heavy outside funding (3-to-1 spending advantage).

Government shutdown affecting many federal workers in the state.

Lack of galvanizing issues like those that helped Glenn Youngkin win previously (e.g., Loudoun County school scandal).

Mentions a Democratic candidate who allegedly called for violence against Republicans, yet still won.

New Jersey

A liberal stronghold where Democrats won decisively.

The government shutdown is again cited as a factor.

The race wasn’t as close as expected…