Trump’s GOP Support Is CRACKING — Republicans Finally Fight Back
Summary
Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas analyze the 2026 midterms, predicting a Democratic House pickup driven by economic discontent and Republican defections from Trump. They discuss a Supreme Court ruling on voter data, the lack of substance in the Xi state visit, and the launch of Trump TV. The hosts also evaluate potential 2028 candidates, including AOC and J.B. Pritzker, while critiquing JD Vance's campaign performance.
Topics discussed
Podcast intros: Happy Hour, And Mom, Bird's Eye View
Welcome to The Raging Perspective and book promo
Midterm countdown: GOP breaking with Trump and ads
Polling analysis: Republicans hemorrhaging support
Election predictions: House and Senate seat projections
Supreme Court ruling on federal voter data
Voting integrity fears and potential election disputes
Sponsor break and Gen Z political trends intro
Vox Explained: AI safety and existential risk
Trump's media ban and the state of the press
Xi Jinping state visit: optics and substance
US-China relations and the White House ballroom
Mark Carney's diplomacy and Canadian nationalism
AOC's future: Senate run vs. presidential bid
J.B. Pritzker's weight loss and presidential prospects
Audience Q&A: State TV, communism, and Mom Donnie
Mitch McConnell's health and JD Vance's performance
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