John McLaughlin | Pollster Previews Sid's West Wing Meeting with Vice President JD Vance
Sep 17, 2026 · 15m
Summary
Pollster John McLaughlin joins Sid to analyze the upcoming Israeli election, praising Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and warning against interference from New York Mayor Eric Adams. The conversation shifts to the New York gubernatorial race, where McLaughlin urges national Republicans to support Bruce Blakeman against Kathy Hochul, citing Blakeman's strong polling and media challenges. They also discuss the critical midterms, emphasizing the need to defeat "big government socialist" Democrats and highlighting President Trump's upcoming campaign efforts.
Topics discussed
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Israeli election outlook and US interference
Bibi's legacy and security in Israel
JD Vance comments on US-Israel relations
Support for Bruce Blakeman's NY governor race
Blakeman name recognition and media coverage
Campaign funding and debate logistics
Hochul's negative ads and tax concerns
Trump's midterm campaigning strategy
Midterm polls and Democratic platform issues
Closing remarks and upcoming meetings
Show outro and WABC Radio promotion
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