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Related: About this forumThis Isn't a Blue Wave. It's Something Bigger Strategy Session with Rick Wilson and Joe Trippi
Joe Trippi argues that 2026 isn't shaping up to be a traditional Democratic wave election. Instead, he sees a broader "change wave" fueled by economic frustration, collapsing Republican turnout, and voters demanding new leadership. Rick Wilson and Joe break down what they're seeing in Iowa, Texas, Florida, and beyondand why they believe Washington insiders are underestimating what's happening on the ground.
Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/R-_MmoUCMZI
00:00 This Isn't A Blue Wave
01:42 Why Voters Want Change
03:35 Iowa And Texas Warning Signs
05:38 Republicans Aren't Winning The Economic Argument
07:14 Turnout Numbers Are Flashing Red
09:02 Trump's Approval Problem
11:13 Why Joe Thinks 2026 Could Be Huge
Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/R-_MmoUCMZI
00:00 This Isn't A Blue Wave
01:42 Why Voters Want Change
03:35 Iowa And Texas Warning Signs
05:38 Republicans Aren't Winning The Economic Argument
07:14 Turnout Numbers Are Flashing Red
09:02 Trump's Approval Problem
11:13 Why Joe Thinks 2026 Could Be Huge
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SheltieLover
(82,238 posts)1. It is the rejection of the pootinization of the USA!
bucolic_frolic
(56,178 posts)2. What Joe Trippi says near the end is true
comparing 1980 to 2026. Reagan carried the day, and Trump is the issue here even though he's not on the ballot and he can't defend himself very well because of that. So it's not a presidential election but Trump is first in mind.
littlemissmartypants
(35,072 posts)3. It's a universal rule of growth that...
