Chuck Todd. The Dems are Just the Surfers on the Wave
Chuck Todd returns to break down what actually happened on election night — and why the blue wave is powered by independent water, not Democratic genius. Paul and Chuck go deep on the collapse of Trumpism, the shameless repositioning of JD Vance, the rise of celebrity-tier candidates like Osoff and Talarico, and why a career military leader may be America’s best shot at a pastor for patriotism. Plus Football Friday: Miami at Notre Dame, Army–Air Force under the lights, and a love letter to New York City youth football.
Chuck Todd is back on Independent Americans, and he’s not sugarcoating what just happened. Voters didn’t fall in love with…
The Brief
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