The MeidasTouch Podcast Fox News Collapses on Air as Blue Wave Arrives
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Nov 5, 2025 In a lively discussion, hosts dive into Fox News' chaotic reactions to a surprising blue wave in the latest election. They explore how contributors struggle to explain Democratic victories and Ari Fleischer's insistence that Republicans are still better positioned. Kellyanne Conway's take on polling sparks debate, while hosts grapple with the implications of their messaging failures. The conversation highlights Fox's decision desk's projections for major wins, making it a rollercoaster of political analysis amidst disarray.
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Fox Tries To Rebrand A Blue Tsunami
- Fox hosts scrambled to explain a sweeping Democratic victory as unexpected or confined to "blue states."
- The episode frames the results as a clear repudiation of Trump and MAGA rather than isolated outcomes.
Blue State Framing As Defensive Strategy
- Ari Fleischer and other Fox commentators framed Democratic gains as problems for Democrats rather than GOP failures.
- They repeatedly argued victories were due to predictable "blue state" dynamics instead of repudiation of MAGA.
'Voters Lied' As A Coping Claim
- Kellyanne Conway and others claimed voters "lied to pollsters" to explain losses.
- Meiselas interprets that as defensive gaslighting instead of accepting MAGA's unpopularity.