The Republican Legacy Podcast Episode 16 - Midterm Election Outlook with Pollster Whit Ayres
With the midterm elections less than three weeks away, Pollster Whit Ayres of North Star Opinion Research joins Chris Vance and Merrill Matthews for a deep dive into the state of the race. Ayres breaks down President Trump’s approval ratings, voter concerns about the economy and inflation, the growing divide between MAGA and non-MAGA Republicans, and why the political environment currently favors Democrats. The panel also looks at the role of the war in Iran, tariffs, campaign spending, voter enthusiasm, and whether Republicans can change the trajectory before Election Day.
Then, they take a state-by-state look at the battle for control of the Senate, including key races in Texas, North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, New Hampshire, Alaska, Kansas, Maine, and Nebraska. Could 2026 look like the Democratic wave of 2006? And what happens to the Republican Party if the midterms go badly? The conversation concludes by looking ahead to the wide-open race for the Republican presidential nomination in 2028, Congressman Don Bacon’s potential candidacy, and Ayres’ intriguing revelation that some former governors are already seriously considering jumping into the race.
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