Eight weeks from the midterms, every cable panel is explaining the 2026 election with a single number — Donald Trump's approval rating — while telling you Trump isn't on the ballot.

Larry O'Connor makes the case that the number answers the wrong question. Elections are choices, not referendums, and being annoyed about grocery prices is not the same as wanting a 33-year-old democratic socialist running the country.

He walks through why August polling always looks like this for Republicans, who actually answers polls in August, and why the "polls are tightening" story arrives on schedule every single October. Then the part nobody on television will connect: the anger about Iran isn't about the Strait of Hormuz, it's about what happened to gas prices — and the national average everyone quotes is being pulled up by one state.

Gavin Newsom's California adds a premium to every gallon through regulations and taxes, and it lands in the number Democrats then blame on Trump. Plus the 2018 comparison the media keeps reaching for, why 2022 is the better analogy, and what Joe Biden's raid on the Strategic Petroleum Reserve actually bought him.

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Eight weeks from the midterms, every cable panel is explaining the 2026 election with a single number &mdash; Donald Trump's approval rating &mdash; while telling you Trump isn't on the ballot.
Larry O'Connor makes the case that the number answers the wrong question. Elections are choices, not referendums, and being annoyed about grocery prices is not the same as wanting a 33-year-old democratic socialist running the country.
He walks through why August polling always looks like this for Republicans, who actually answers polls in August, and why the "polls are tightening" story arrives on schedule every single October. Then the part nobody on television will connect: the anger about Iran isn't about the Strait of Hormuz, it's about what happened to gas prices &mdash; and the national average everyone quotes is being pulled up by one state.
Gavin Newsom's California adds a premium to every gallon through regulations and taxes, and it lands in the number Democrats then blame on Trump. Plus the 2018 comparison the media keeps reaching for, why 2022 is the better analogy, and what Joe Biden's raid on the Strategic Petroleum Reserve actually bought him.
Check out the latest news from Heartlander News: https://heartlandernews.com/

Want to make sense of the seismic shifts in American news, politics and entertainment? Larry O’Connor has a way of breaking down and explaining the most complicated topics as he delivers succinct, bite-sized summaries of the stories everybody’s talking about.

Always good-natured and never preachy or shouty, LARRY will get you up-to-speed on today’s hottest topics with common-sense, conservative and, yes, funny analysis.

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Want to make sense of the seismic shifts in American news, politics and entertainment? Larry O&rsquo;Connor has a way of breaking down and explaining the most complicated topics as he delivers succinct, bite-sized summaries of the stories everybody&rsquo;s talking about.
Always good-natured and never preachy or shouty, LARRY will get you up-to-speed on today&rsquo;s hottest topics with common-sense, conservative and, yes, funny analysis.
Like what you hear? Join Townhall VIP Gold with promo code "LARRY" to enjoy all the exclusive benefits at 50% off!

LARRY with Larry O'Connor

Want to make sense of the seismic shifts in American news, politics and entertainment? Larry O’Connor has a way of breaking down and explaining the most complicated topics as he delivers succinct, bite-sized summaries of the stories everybody’s talking about. Always good-natured and never preachy or shouty, LARRY will get you up-to-speed on today’s hottest topics with common-sense, conservative and, yes, funny analysis. Like what you hear? Join Townhall VIP Gold with promo code "LARRY" to enjoy all the exclusive benefits at 50% off!

Want to make sense of the seismic shifts in American news, politics and entertainment? Larry O’Connor has a way of breaking down and explaining the most complicated topics as he delivers succinct, bite-sized summaries of the stories everybody’s talking about. Always good-natured and never preachy or shouty, LARRY will get you up-to-speed on today’s hottest topics with common-sense, conservative and, yes, funny analysis. Like what you hear? Join Townhall VIP Gold with promo code "LARRY" to enjoy all the exclusive benefits at 50% off!

Democrats Have ALREADY Made Their Biggest Mistake Of The Midterms...

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For years establishment Democrats kept the socialist left the way you'd keep a pet alligator — feed it, show it off, use it to scare Republicans. Then Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries and Nancy Pelosi came downstairs and found it sitting in their chair.

Larry O'Connor lays out the mistake Democrats have made in these midterms: they invited Marxists into the coalition because they were good at organizing, and the organizers organized them. Bernie Sanders, AOC, the DSA and Zohran Mamdani won the primaries. Now the party has a turnout solution that has become a persuasion problem. 

Nowhere is that clearer than Michigan, where Democrats nominated Abdul El-Sayed, 54% of voters say his positions are too extreme, and the state's Jewish attorney general refused to attend her own party's convention over concerns for her safety.

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For years establishment Democrats kept the socialist left the way you'd keep a pet alligator &mdash; feed it, show it off, use it to scare Republicans. Then Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries and Nancy Pelosi came downstairs and found it sitting in their chair.
Larry O'Connor lays out the mistake Democrats have made in these midterms: they invited Marxists into the coalition because they were good at organizing, and the organizers organized them. Bernie Sanders, AOC, the DSA and Zohran Mamdani won the primaries. Now the party has a turnout solution that has become a persuasion problem.&nbsp;
Nowhere is that clearer than Michigan, where Democrats nominated Abdul El-Sayed, 54% of voters say his positions are too extreme, and the state's Jewish attorney general refused to attend her own party's convention over concerns for her safety.
Check out the latest news from Heartlander News: https://heartlandernews.com/

Everyone Said Republicans Would LOSE The Midterms. Now They're Not Sure Anymore.

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This week on O'Connor & Company, we're marking a somber anniversary - 25 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks. But amidst the reflections on that fateful day, the conversation takes a sharp turn into the present, tackling the pressing issues of our time. From the rise of socialism in America to the growing threat of Islamist ideology, this episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the state of our nation.

We delve into the complexities of the 9/11 anniversary, discussing the lessons we've learned from that pivotal moment in history. We're also joined by Cal Thomas, a syndicated columnist, who shares his personal experience of the attacks and offers a candid assessment of the current state of the Republican Party. Meanwhile, Mike Gonzalez of the Heritage Foundation weighs in on the controversy surrounding the Smithsonian's woke-ification and the need to reclaim American heritage.

As the conversation unfolds, we're reminded that the threat of terrorism hasn't disappeared, but has evolved into a more insidious form. Dr. Sebastian Gorka, Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council, shares his expertise on the Red-Green Alliance and the dangers of Islamist ideology. We also explore the growing concern about the infiltration of Islamist ideology in the US, particularly in areas like Michigan and Texas.

In this episode, we're also joined by Congressman Andy Harris, who discusses the battle over redistricting in Maryland and the state of the Republican Party. Additionally, Nick Freitas, a Green Beret combat veteran and former Virginia delegate, shares his insights on the rise of socialism in America and the need for a more nuanced understanding of the threat posed by Islamist ideology. With so much at stake, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in staying informed about the issues that matter most.

This week on O'Connor &amp; Company, we're marking a somber anniversary - 25 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks. But amidst the reflections on that fateful day, the conversation takes a sharp turn into the present, tackling the pressing issues of our time. From the rise of socialism in America to the growing threat of Islamist ideology, this episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the state of our nation.
We delve into the complexities of the 9/11 anniversary, discussing the lessons we've learned from that pivotal moment in history. We're also joined by Cal Thomas, a syndicated columnist, who shares his personal experience of the attacks and offers a candid assessment of the current state of the Republican Party. Meanwhile, Mike Gonzalez of the Heritage Foundation weighs in on the controversy surrounding the Smithsonian's woke-ification and the need to reclaim American heritage.
As the conversation unfolds, we're reminded that the threat of terrorism hasn't disappeared, but has evolved into a more insidious form. Dr. Sebastian Gorka, Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council, shares his expertise on the Red-Green Alliance and the dangers of Islamist ideology. We also explore the growing concern about the infiltration of Islamist ideology in the US, particularly in areas like Michigan and Texas.
In this episode, we're also joined by Congressman Andy Harris, who discusses the battle over redistricting in Maryland and the state of the Republican Party. Additionally, Nick Freitas, a Green Beret combat veteran and former Virginia delegate, shares his insights on the rise of socialism in America and the need for a more nuanced understanding of the threat posed by Islamist ideology. With so much at stake, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in staying informed about the issues that matter most.

Week Of Remembrance For 9/11's 25th Anniversary

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Kmele Foster asked Jemele Hill one question about capitalism on CNN, and she had no answer for it. Jemele Hill argued on a CNN panel that capitalism is bound up with white supremacy.

Kmele Foster answered with Adam Smith, private property and gains from trade, and asked her what any of it has to do with white supremacy. She never answered on the set. The next day she posted the argument on X and was met with a Community Note: enslaved labor produced roughly 10 to 13 percent of GNP around 1860, cotton 5 to 6 percent, and American economic dominance came from northern industrialization after 1865. She posted again and drew a second note. Larry O'Connor then turns to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the collapse of socialism across the Western Hemisphere and his description of American socialists as overeducated and underachieving, and to the House resolution denouncing socialism that 192 Democrats voted against. Tim Burchett walks off the floor with the last word.

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Kmele Foster asked Jemele Hill one question about capitalism on CNN, and she had no answer for it. Jemele Hill argued on a CNN panel that capitalism is bound up with white supremacy.
Kmele Foster answered with Adam Smith, private property and gains from trade, and asked her what any of it has to do with white supremacy. She never answered on the set. The next day she posted the argument on X and was met with a Community Note: enslaved labor produced roughly 10 to 13 percent of GNP around 1860, cotton 5 to 6 percent, and American economic dominance came from northern industrialization after 1865. She posted again and drew a second note. Larry O'Connor then turns to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the collapse of socialism across the Western Hemisphere and his description of American socialists as overeducated and underachieving, and to the House resolution denouncing socialism that 192 Democrats voted against.&nbsp;Tim Burchett walks off the floor with the last word.
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CNN Watched Kmele Foster DISMANTLE Jemele Hill On Capitalism (Roasted TWICE)

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Democrats Have ALREADY Made Their Biggest Mistake Of The Midterms...

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