Bill Kristol: You Can't Hide Your Lyin' Eyes, JD
Summary
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss the 2026 midterms, highlighting energy in Southern states and the potential for Democratic gains in Michigan and Maine. They analyze the administration’s unprecedented support for Putin in Ukraine and J.D. Vance’s recent CBS town hall, where he struggled to defend the Iran war and Trump’s corruption. The episode also covers economic anxiety, with 82% of Americans reporting worse personal finances, and identifies key "long shot" races in North Carolina and Mississippi.
Topics discussed
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Southern tour recap and South Carolina politics
Ukraine sanctions waiver and Trump's Iran stance
Sponsor: 3-Day Blinds
Vice President Vance's gaffes and Iran defense
Vance on White House access and political baggage
NYT reporting on Ukraine and F-16s
Economic polling and personal finance struggles
Senate races in Michigan and Maine
Mike Rogers leaked audio and election denialism
House races in Pennsylvania and Kentucky
Humor segment on protein prices
South Dakota race and House majority strategy
Candidate diversity and No Kings movement
Tech oligarchs and Trump alliance
Closing remarks and credits
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