GOP fears Trump may ‘drag them down hard’ in midterms
Summary
Ali Velshi analyzes Donald Trump’s declining approval ratings and the resulting anxiety within the Republican Party ahead of the midterms. Guests Amanda Littman and Max Rose discuss how Democratic candidates are winning by focusing on economic solutions rather than ideology. Angie Nixon, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Florida, details her campaign against incumbent Ashley Moody. Finally, Kurt Andersen and Michelle Goldberg explore the growing cultural fascination with national secession and political breakup.
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Trump's declining approval ratings and the 30% floor
Affordability crisis and Trump's contradictory messaging
Campaign strategy in South Carolina and oil prices
Interview: Amanda and the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment
Democratic strategy and unlikely candidates in 2026
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Interview: Angie Nixon on the Florida Senate race
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Rising polarization and the concept of secession
Discussion: Kurt Anderson and Michelle Goldberg on 'The Breakup'
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