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The Final Sprint

Sep 8, 2026 · 1h 4m

Summary

Hacks on Tap hosts David Axelrod, John Heilman, and Mike Murphy analyze the post-Labor Day sprint toward the midterm elections, predicting a significant Democratic wave due to President Trump’s low approval ratings and economic struggles. The panel debates whether massive Republican spending and Trump’s chaotic interventions, such as postal service disruptions and the controversial Republican National Convention, can offset the national headwinds. They examine key Senate races in states like Maine, North Carolina, Michigan, and Texas, noting that while Trump is underwater in most battlegrou…

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