Trump loses the economy as Republicans scramble to save Texas
Summary
David Pakman analyzes the 2024 midterms, highlighting Republicans' massive spending to save Ken Paxton in Texas and potential Democratic gains in Mississippi. He discusses devastating new polls showing low approval for Trump’s economic handling, particularly on cost of living. The episode also covers Trump’s bizarre claims at a Hispanic Heritage event, his struggles staying awake on camera, and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s declaration that MAGA is dead.
Topics discussed
Texas Senate race: Republican spending and Ken Paxton's candidacy
Economic approval ratings and the impact of tariffs on voters
Sponsors: Estate planning, Quince, and AI automation course
Book launch success and upcoming event in Springfield
Mississippi Senate race and the potential for a Democratic wave
Trump's bizarre remarks at Hispanic Heritage Month event
Sponsors: Ground News and Freedom From Religion Foundation
Trump's incoherent stories and claims about the economy
Marjorie Taylor Greene declares MAGA dead and leaves GOP
Sponsors: Aura and Incogni for data privacy
Pentagon speech: Religious affairs, Project Meridian, and rhetoric
Measles outbreak in Pennsylvania and vaccine hesitancy
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