Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — November 5
Nov 5, 2025
Steve Kornacki, NBC News chief data analyst, dives into electoral maps, revealing surprising trends in Trump’s support amidst New Jersey's results. Sam Brock, NBC correspondent, discusses Zoran Mamdani's campaign and the challenges of coalition building in New York City. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan shares insights on Democratic strategies post-election, emphasizing the need for affordable messaging and contemplating mid-cycle redistricting in Virginia. The conversation heats up around the implications of the ongoing government shutdown on these political dynamics.
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Affordability Drove Democratic Wins
- Democrats won key races by focusing on affordability and cost-of-living issues that resonated with voters.
- The results suggest Trump's 2024 nonwhite gains may be an outlier rather than a permanent GOP coalition shift.
Trump’s Nonwhite Gains May Be Temporary
- Steve Kornacki shows Trump’s 2024 gains among nonwhite voters looked like an outlier in places like Hudson County.
- Local results returned toward traditional Democratic margins, undermining the permanence of those gains.
Shutdown And Low Approval Hurt Republicans
- In Virginia and suburban counties near D.C., shutdown effects and low Trump approval amplified Democratic margins.
- Spanberger doubled margins in some northern Virginia counties, suggesting local economic pain mattered.