The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump and GOP Panic as Easy Special Election Slips Away!!!
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Nov 29, 2025 Afton Bain, a dynamic State Representative and Democratic nominee for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, discusses her campaign rooted in affordability and economic populism. She elaborates on the reasons behind the rising Democratic surge, including demographic shifts and low GOP enthusiasm. Bain contrasts her grassroots approach with her opponent's MAGA messaging, while addressing the affordability crisis and standing up to corporate interests. With a significant political upset on the horizon, her insights are a must-listen!
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Democrat Within Striking Distance In Deep Red District
- Emerson College polling showed Democrat Afton Bain within two points of MAGA candidate Matt Van Epps in a +22 Trump district.
- Ben Meiselas frames this as a potential massive rebuke of Trump and a House-control hinge point.
Turnout And Economics Driving The Swing
- Low Republican enthusiasm and surging Democratic early votes in Davidson County explain the tight race.
- Economic pain from tariffs, health care loss, and rising costs motivates voters away from Van Epps.
Two Candidate Contrasts: Culture Versus Affordability
- Ben caricatures Matt Van Epps as a MAGA "AI candidate" who focuses on culture-war issues over pocketbook concerns.
- He contrasts that with Afton Bain's message of affordability and practical governance.