Bannon`s War Room Episode 5734: Con Men Running In Michigan And Texas
Oct 14, 2026
Brian Harrison, a Texas Republican politician and grassroots advocate, joins Caroline Wren, a conservative campaign strategist, to assess shifting midterm dynamics. They discuss Trump’s rally strategy, Texas polling, redistricting, donor trends, Senate battlegrounds, and Republican turnout. Michigan and Minnesota emerge as potential pickup opportunities, alongside concerns about election integrity, voter registration, and grassroots poll-watching efforts.
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Texas Polls Tighten As Republican Money Surges
- Caroline Wren argues that Democratic summer polling inflated James Tallarico’s position and is now tightening as Republican voters return.
- She cites Paxton’s roughly $150 million in recent spending versus Tallarico’s $40–44 million and polls showing Republican momentum.
Tallarico Vanished During The Final Campaign Stretch
- James Tallarico disappeared for roughly 13 days with the flu during the final campaign stretch.
- Caroline Wren compares the absence to the Alamo defenders holding out for 13 days and says the episode made Tallarico look weak.
Early Texas Momentum Was Built On Heavy Spending
- Bannon and Wren contend that Tallarico’s early lead came from Democratic spending against an unknown candidate, not durable support.
- They say the campaign’s debate push began after money and momentum weakened, while Paxton could simply keep campaigning.