Morning Wire Election Week Preview & Trump Warns Nigeria | 11.3.25
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Nov 3, 2025 
Cabot Phillips, a seasoned political reporter, provides insights on crucial election races, emphasizing New York's mayoral dynamics and New Jersey's tight governor contest. Megan Basham dives into the whistleblower revelations surrounding Operation Arctic Frost, exposing extensive subpoenas and potential repercussions for the DOJ. Tim Pierce discusses President Trump's stark warning regarding Christian persecution in Nigeria, alongside U.S. military considerations in South America. A compelling mix of politics, international relations, and accountability unfolds.
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Surge Of A Surprise NYC Front-Runner
- Zoran Mamdani leads NYC mayoral polling by a large margin driven by sustained enthusiasm.
- His support highlights the influence of foreign-born voters versus U.S.-born voters in the race.
New Jersey Hinges On Turnout
- New Jersey's governor race tightened after a large 2024 shift toward Republicans.
- Turnout and independent voters will likely decide the outcome given Democrats' registration edge.
Virginia Race Clouded By Attorney General Scandal
- Virginia's governor race may be affected by a separate attorney general scandal.
- Abigail Spanberger appears ahead, but Jay Jones's leaked texts create a drag Republicans exploit.