VINCE The 2026 Midterms Preview, with Ned Ryun | Episode 195
Dec 24, 2025
Ned Ryun, founder and CEO of American Majority, dives into the landscape of the upcoming 2026 midterms. He emphasizes the importance of affordability and healthcare in driving voter turnout, while also critiquing GOP strategies from the recent Virginia campaign. Ryun outlines the need for targeted voter registration efforts and discusses making the elections a referendum on Trump. Insights into his close relationship with the former president and the necessity for bold political actions round out this informative discussion.
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Let Principle Guide Political Life
- Ground your political work in principle and example rather than careerism or money.
- Ned Ryun credits his father's example for teaching consistency and courage in politics.
From Olympic Torch To Congress
- Ned Ryun describes his father Jim Ryun's unexpected entry into Congress after carrying the Olympic torch in 1996.
- That family story shaped Ned's values and explains his long-term commitment to principled politics.
Standing Firm During White House Pressure
- Ned Ryun recounts his father resisting pressure over Medicare Part D in 2003 and refusing promised rewards for a vote.
- That episode reinforced a model of principle over careerist compromise for Ned Ryun.