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Sarah Longwell: Vox Populi, Vox Dei

Sep 8, 2026 · 1h 29m

Summary

Sarah Longwell discusses her new book, *How to Eat an Elephant*, which analyzes over 400 focus groups to map the fracturing of the Trump coalition. She highlights growing voter frustration with high prices and the Iran war, noting that Trump’s actions are actively undermining Republican midterm prospects. Longwell also examines why moderate Democrats like John Ossoff and Josh Shapiro are resonating with swing voters through constituent services, while addressing the complex dynamics of young voters and the potential for Democrats to retake the Senate.

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