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Frank Luntz, Rick Wilson and Sarah Longwell on Donald Trump and the Midterms

Oct 27, 2022

Join veteran pollster Frank Luntz, Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson, and Republican strategist Sarah Longwell as they dissect the looming midterm elections. They discuss Trump's considerable impact on the Republican Party and the electoral landscape. The trio debates whether the party can distance itself from MAGA, tackling topics like election integrity and the rise of influential figures like Elon Musk in politics. They also explore the challenges Republican candidates face in a polarized environment and the evolving voter demographics that could sway outcomes.

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Episode guests

Sarah Longwell

Rick Wilson

Frank Luntz

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Conservatives Against Trumpism

3min

Rishi Sunak: Leadership and Legacy

3min

Clegg's Crossroads: Politics and Platforms

3min

Navigating Social Media's Role in Political Discourse

3min

Republican Dynamics: Elections and Extremism

6min

Navigating the Evolving Republican Landscape

14min

2023 House and Senate Election Dynamics

9min

The Arizona Gubernatorial Showdown

16min

Election Day is less than two weeks away, and Republicans are poised for some major midterm gains. So today, Kara talks to three Republican strategists about midterm predictions and the effect that Donald Trump is having on these elections. Our guests are veteran pollster Frank Luntz, Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson, and Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell. All three are long-time Republican operatives who believe that Donald Trump is a threat to democracy and to the party but they disagree on whether and how the party can move beyond MAGA and the Big Lie.

Before the interview, Kara and Nayeema talk about what Rishi Sunak’s rise to prime minister means for the UK and Nick Clegg: the Meta executive who will decide if Donald Trump’s stays banned from Facebook beyond January 2023. Plus, Kara shares her unsolicited advice for more civil, less cruel, political discourse.

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You can find Kara and Nayeema on Twitter @karaswisher and @nayeema.

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