VINCE President Trump Takes New Hoaxes In Stride | Episode 180
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Dec 3, 2025 David Strom, an associate editor and political commentator with a wealth of experience in political journalism, joins the discussion. They delve into the implications of Matt Van Epps' win in Tennessee's special election and the tightening race against Democrats. Strom highlights the fractures within the Democratic Party, noting how radicals are outpacing moderates. The conversation also tackles the cultural impacts of immigration on societal trust and the controversies surrounding law enforcement. Plus, they address recent anonymous FBI reports and their implications.
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Why Special Elections Can Look Misleading
- Special-election dynamics differ from presidential years because funding, primaries, and turnout shift competitiveness.
- Matt Brainerd explained that heavy outside spending and energized urban turnout made the special closer despite the district's 2024 GOP tilt.
Treat Every Race Like A Close One
- Play anxious and mobilize voters by treating every contest as competitive to maximize turnout.
- Treat the 2026 midterms like a presidential-style operation and run the Trump agenda front and center.
America 250 As A Political Opportunity
- America 250 offers a major patriotic messaging opportunity next year to frame elections around national pride.
- Vince says Republicans should lean into the bicentennial to contrast patriotism with left-wing radicalism.