The Source with Kaitlan Collins Trump Rallies in Deep-Red Nebraska 29 Days Before Election
Oct 6, 2026
Journalist Josh Barro, senator Cory Booker, correspondent Gloria Pazmino, legal analyst Joey Jackson, and Politico columnist Jonathan Martin join a lively political and legal roundup. Topics include Trump’s Nebraska rally, Republican vulnerabilities, Democratic momentum, campaign spending, mail voting, and election certification fears. The discussion also examines a contentious Cornell investigation, disputed phone records and consent claims, plus Trump’s daylight-saving-time fight.
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Trump Pulls Taxpayer Funding From Campaign Ads
- Trump shifted campaign-style advertising from taxpayer funding to his wealthy MAGA super PAC after bipartisan backlash.
- Jonathan Martin said the reversal left Republicans answering questions about ads that were obviously political.
Trump Helps Red States But Hurts Purple Republicans
- Trump’s presence can mobilize loyalists in red states but damage Republicans in purple districts where voters dislike him.
- Jonathan Martin compared the strategy to George W. Bush’s 2006 deep-red campaign stops.
Democrats Leave Governor Races Underfunded
- Democratic fundraising is concentrated on defeating Trump and winning Congress, leaving gubernatorial candidates badly underfunded.
- Republicans may overwhelm Democrats in governor’s races across Florida, Texas, Ohio, Nevada, and Georgia.