2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin 2WAY TONIGHT | Mark Halperin on Trump’s Second Term, the Democrats and the Latest Political News
Oct 10, 2025
Joining Mark Halperin are Jeff Roe, a Republican strategist with extensive campaign experience, and Brian Wolff, a Democratic strategist and former Hill operative. They dive into the implications of Trump's potential second term and analyze the recent Middle East breakthrough, including its next steps. Tensions rise as they tackle government shutdown negotiations and dissect the Texas Senate race landscape. The discussion heats up with listener questions on immigration messaging and the impact of legal battles surrounding federal deployments. An insightful bipartisan dialogue!
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Roe's Grassroots Start In Missouri
- Jeff Roe described starting in student government and working for Sam Graves as his first paid campaign role.
- He later served as Graves' chief of staff and leveraged that start into a major consulting career.
Trump As Negotiator Credited For Breakthrough
- The podcast frames the Middle East agreement as a major foreign-policy win with real geopolitical consequences.
- Both Jeff Roe and Brian Wolff credit Trump's unique relationships and negotiation momentum for making the deal possible.
Momentum Is The Critical Currency
- Reporters pressed for what comes next after the initial hostage and withdrawal phases.
- The panel stressed that momentum matters and further phases will hinge on delicate negotiations and trust-building.
