S6 Ep61: These Trump Voters Are Considering the Unthinkable: Voting for a Democrat (with Amy Walter)
Summary
Sarah Longwell and Amy Walter discuss the volatile 2026 midterm landscape, focusing on how Trump’s low approval ratings and economic frustrations are driving Republican voter defections. They analyze the Cook Political Report’s expanded "toss-up" category and the critical role of depressed rural turnout in determining outcomes. The conversation highlights the Michigan Senate race, where Abdul Al-Syed’s anti-establishment strategy appeals to disaffected Trump and Bernie Sanders voters. Finally, they explore how voters are punishing down-ballot Republicans and whether third-party votes will h…
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