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What Next - How Far Can Trumpism Go Without Trump?
39 minutes Posted Oct 20, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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One thing that’s clear about this midterm cycle? Voters are mad about Trump. The war in Iran and an affordability crisis back home are paving the way for a blue wave. And yet, despite his universally loathed policies, Trump’s core base still loves him… which puts the GOP in a tight spot if the Democrats retake congress and beyond.


Guests:


Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle News

Jamelle Bouie, columnist at the New York Times


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