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Practically PoliticalAuthor: Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, Kurt Bardella
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Could Trump Cost Republicans the Senate? JD Vance's 2028 Future
Episode 147
Wednesday, 21 October, 2026
With less than two weeks until the midterm elections, Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis and Kurt Bardella debate the Senate races that could determine control of Congress, the future of the Republican Party and President Trump's influence on the election.The discussion begins with the heated exchange between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson in Maine and whether it could affect the Senate race. They also examine Michigan's Senate contest, including the challenges that Abdul El-Sayed is facing in his campaign.Next, they turn to the 2028 Republican presidential race, including speculation about Sen. John Kennedy and whether Vice President JD Vance will run. The conversation leads to three very different predictions about Vance's political future and whether he could enter the race as the sitting president.Finally, they discuss Trump's role in the midterms and the opportunities Democrats may be missing in key governor's races. They close with predictions for Senate races in Texas, Iowa, Ohio, Alaska and Kansas, including whether Republicans could face major losses.Topics Discussed:0:00 Welcome to Practically Political1:13 Midterm Senate Races11:55 The GOP's 2028 Presidential Field and JD Vance17:46 Trump's Midterm Impact and Democratic Governor's Races22:46 Senate Control and Midterm Predictions Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.
