The new GOP midterm playbook; why Democrats are embracing socialism
What issues will define the 2026 midterm elections? In this episode, we examine the latest Republican polling, the political debate over socialism and capitalism, and the issues that could shape the next election cycle.
We discuss the Republican Party’s strongest potential campaign messages, including health insurance costs and transparency, congressional stock trading, and combating fraud. We also examine why socialism is gaining appeal with some Americans—and Vice President JD Vance’s argument that Republicans need to offer more than slogans to make the case for free markets.
Plus, we take…
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