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Midterm Elections and Why They Hurt the President's Party | Politics with Paul #91
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- Politics with Paul
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- May 5, 2026
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- 2731
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Summary
Midterm elections are often discussed for how much the sitting president's party suffers losses, but commentary often doesn't showcase why that is. Today's episode dives into the world of midterms, why they often play out differently than presidential election years, what factors are used to predict their results, and what it all means for 2026 elections. Can Republicans buck the historical trend, or will they become another data point in it?