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How James Talarico Is Cracking the MAGA Base

And an Economist poll signals a massive midterm shift—outpacing the 2018 Blue Wave as independent voters turn away from MAGA candidates.

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Oct 01, 2026
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Hey patriots! Max Burns here.

Before we dive straight into Texas on this Poll Position Wednesday, let me do a little scene-setting. A shocking new poll from the Economist puts Democrats a record-setting 14 points ahead of Republicans in the generic midterm ballot. That’s the biggest weekly shift we’ve seen this midterm season, and it’s an even bigger mar…

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