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The Republican Wave That Wasn’t

Nov 9, 2022

Astead W. Herndon, a national political reporter for The New York Times, shares insights on the unexpected midterm election outcomes. He discusses how the anticipated Republican 'red wave' failed to materialize, citing factors like voter concerns over reproductive rights and a disconnect from Trump among candidates. The episode also highlights the urgency of young voters demanding change and explores how shifts in voter dynamics are shaping the Republican Party's future direction.

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Ticket Splitting

00:57

Is There a National Story?

01:19

I'm Exhausted. Let's Go to Bed.

01:19

Intro

1min

Youthful Desperation for Political Change

2min

Midterm Surprises: A Republican Underperformance

7min

Midterm Elections: A Surprising Turn

5min

Voter Dynamics and Trumpism in the GOP

10min

Election Results and Political Shifts

3min

In the early hours of Wednesday, control of both the House and Senate remained uncertain.

Going into the midterms, some analysts expected a repudiation of the Democrats and a surge of Republican victories. But this “red wave” did not materialize.

Today, we try to make sense of the surprising results.

Guest: Astead W. Herndon, a national political reporter for The New York Times.

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