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Normally Podcast: Republican Midterm Meltdown: Trump's Reckoning, Democrat Blue Wave & 2028 GOP Civil War

 

Republicans are reeling after a devastating 2026 midterm election as Democrats deliver a stunning blue wave, flipping key races and raising serious questions about Donald Trump's political future. Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the GOP's election-night disaster, including shocking losses in Texas and South Carolina, voter turnout failures, economic frustration, and growing backlash against the Trump administration.

Is the Republican Party headed for a major shakeup? The ladies examine what went wrong, whether Trump will change course, and how the election reshapes the 2028 Republican presidential race featuring JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Ron DeSantis.

Plus, they uncover conservative victories buried beneath the Democratic wave, including voter ID measures, women's sports protections, and property tax relief. Is this the beginning of a Republican comeback or a warning of bigger trouble ahead? Find out on Normally.

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