Pod Save America Will There Be a Blue Wave in 2026?
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Nov 30, 2025 
In this insightful conversation, Amy Walter, Publisher and editor-in-chief of The Cook Political Report, dissects the upcoming electoral landscape. She analyzes whether Democrats can replicate their 2025 victories and regain key demographics like white working-class and Latino voters. Walter discusses the impact of Trump's rising prices on voter sentiment and the GOP's struggles with internal politics on affordability. They also explore the ramifications of redistricting and polarization on future House and Senate elections, highlighting how these factors shape the path for Democrats in 2026.
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Off-Year Wins Don't Guarantee Long-Term Realignment
- Off-year victories show Democrats can motivate voters who dislike Trump even when they distrust the party.
- Amy Walter warns these results don't prove a permanent realignment; 2028 will be more revealing.
Affordability Is A Political Trap For Republicans
- Voters prioritized affordability but still punished Republicans because they blamed Trump for rising prices.
- That perception traps Republicans between causing the problem and seeming unable to solve it.
Pass Tangible Cost-Reduction Measures
- Republicans should enact visible affordability measures like extending ACA tax credits to regain trust.
- Amy Walter explains political constraints mean GOP must weigh base backlash versus swing-voter appeal.