Poll Me Twice, Shame On Me
Summary
John Lovett hosts Nate Silver, Claire Malone, and Galen Drew to discuss the 2026 midterms and their new podcast, Still Counting. The group analyzes Trump’s counterproductive strategies, such as the Iran conflict and trade wars, and predicts how Republicans will pivot to negative messaging to protect their seats. They also examine the challenges facing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, debating whether his left-leaning positions and primary controversy will cause him to underperform despite a favorable national environment.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and new podcast announcement
Trump approval ratings and midterm strategy
Republican convention and voter mobilization
Magic Spoon snack bar advertisement
Squarespace website platform advertisement
Analysis of key midterm races in Michigan and Texas
Candidate quality and national polling environment
Abdul El-Sayed's position on Gaza and voter turnout
Impact of Israel-Gaza issue on Democratic candidates
Alaska's top-4 system and El-Sayed's positioning
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Journavix pain medication advertisement
Polling accuracy and primary election forecasting
Ideological coherence of center-left politics
Rob Sand's campaign strategy in Iowa
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CrookedCon ticket promotion and pain ad
Technical discussion on election modeling methodology
Fantasy league idea and closing remarks
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