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Trump keeps cratering

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Show Notes

On the latest episode of Nir & Rupar, our live weekly video show, David Nir of The Downballot and guest-host Joe Sudbay, the host of “State of The States” on SiriusXM Progress, count off the many ways in which Donald Trump is crashing — and crashing out. If you haven’t yet subscribed to The Downballot, which provides unparalleled coverage of the thousands of critical elections below the presidency, sign up below: David and Joe discuss: * Why Trump’s State of the Union address got so little traction, despite a desperate GOP attempt to make it go “viral.” * How Trump’s polls on his signature issue of immigration keep getting worse — and what Democrats must do to reverse public perceptions that they’re weak. * A pair of primaries next week in Texas that vividly showcase the GOP’s bitter divide between MAGA and whatever remains of the establishment. And much more! Nir & Rupar goes live every Friday at 2 PM ET. The easiest way to participate is by downloading the free Substack app. You can also subscribe on your favorite podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode. If you missed Friday’s livestream, you can watch it by clicking above!

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