The David Pakman Show 11/5/25: Blue wave sweeps country as MAGA in shambles, Trump panicked
Nov 5, 2025
Joyce Vance, a former U.S. Attorney and legal commentator, joins to unpack the recent Democratic sweep in major elections and Donald Trump's chaotic reactions. They discuss how Trump's increasingly panicked responses reflect broader electoral issues for the GOP. Joyce emphasizes the importance of connecting political activism to everyday lives to engage nonvoters and highlights how young people need to see government successes to feel motivated. The conversation also touches on the need for coalition-building on the left amidst existing divisions.
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Blue Wave Was Broad, Not Isolated
- David Pakman argues a broad "blue wave" swept multiple states, not isolated blue-city wins.
- He highlights large margins and swings in Virginia and New Jersey as evidence of national trends.
Virginia's Swing As A National Signal
- Pakman emphasizes Virginia's 17–18 point swing as a bellwether for national shifts.
- He notes the Republican nominee appeared erratic and was decisively defeated.
Margins and Prop 50 Show Enthusiasm
- Large margins in New Jersey and California's Prop 50 show heightened Democratic enthusiasm.
- Prop 50 overperformed polls and suggests mobilization beyond typical turnout.
