Impolitic with John Heilemann Democrats & Dodgers Doubleheader with Jonathan Lemire
Nov 7, 2025
Join Jonathan Lemire, co-host of Morning Joe and Atlantic staff writer, as he delves into the week's political landscape, discussing the Democratic Party's crushing victories and the fallout from Trump's losses. He highlights the triumph of rising stars like Zohran Mamdani and the implications of Gavin Newsom's win. Shifting gears to baseball, Lemire explores the Dodgers' World Series success, MLB's resurgence with new stars like Shohei Ohtani, and the looming labor disputes that could disrupt the sport’s momentum. A thrilling blend of politics and America's pastime!
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Democrats' Revival Drivers
- Democrats rebounded from a year of despair by coalescing around strong candidates and opposing Trump excesses.
- The shutdown and affordability failures made voters punish GOP extremism in off-year races.
Newsom's Redistricting Leverage
- Gavin Newsom's redistricting victory creates multiple safe Democratic seats and frees up funding for other battlegrounds.
- That outcome materially improves Democrats' House pickup chances and elevates Newsom as a 2028 frontrunner.
Trump's Defiant Reaction
- Donald Trump publicly refused to accept blame after GOP losses and blamed his absence from ballots instead.
- His insistence on fighting rather than adjusting strategy deepens intra-party tensions.