Two Parties, Four Factions

Sanity Check with Dan Schnur · Oct 22, 2026 · 18m

With the midterms days away, I look at the divisions inside each party. Democrats are split between an energized progressive base and a more traditional establishment, and party leaders are already working to bring the two sides together before a new Congress convenes in January. Republicans are split between pro-Trump and pre-Trump factions, and that fight will shape the 2028 primary. I also look at why lame-duck presidents turn to foreign policy, what Trump’s moves on Russia and Ukraine mean for Republicans running in tight races, and how to send me your questions before Election Day.

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