Washington Today Weekend Edition: Election Results, Democratic Representative-Elect Adelita Grijalva, & Fmr. CDC Dir. Robert Redfield
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Nov 8, 2025 
Join Kirk Bado, political analyst and National Journal's Hotline editor, as he breaks down election results and their implications for the upcoming midterms. Adelita Grijalva, Arizona's new Representative, talks about the delays in her swearing-in and how it affects her constituents. Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield shares insights from his new book, addressing biosecurity threats, the origins of COVID-19, and our preparedness for future pandemics, sparking crucial conversations about public health today.
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Unexpected Democratic Wave
- Democrats had a strong night, winning key governor and local races by larger margins than expected.
- Kirk Bado says this signals heightened Democratic turnout and enthusiasm ahead of 2026 midterms.
California Counters Texas Redistricting
- California's Prop 50 passed decisively, allowing the legislature to redraw five districts until 2030.
- Kirk Bado frames the result as a strategic Democratic response to Republican redistricting in Texas.
Election Results Could Prolong Shutdown
- Democrats feel emboldened by wins in swing and redder areas, making them less likely to compromise.
- Kirk Bado predicts this stance could prolong the government shutdown.
