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Victor Davis Hanson: The Midterms Could Surprise the Democrats

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Show Notes

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the political landscape is more complicated than the polls suggest. Democrats are counting on President Donald Trump’s approval ratings to deliver a major victory, but historical trends, economic uncertainty, voter turnout and the changing makeup of their party could all shape the outcome. Will Democrats get the decisive win they expect, or could November bring a surprise?

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