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Richard Helppie's Common BridgeAuthor: Richard Helppie
The problems we have in the country are solvable, but not solvable the way were approaching them today, because of partisan politics. Richard Helppie, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist seeks to find a place in the middle where common sense discussions can bridge the current great divide. Language: en-us Genres: News, News Commentary, Politics Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 353- Historic Norms Midterms Victory Lap. By Rich Helppie
Episode 353
Thursday, 5 November, 2026
Midterms don’t have to feel like a blur of hot takes. We step back and use historic norms to make sense of what just happened and why it happens so often: the president’s party usually loses US House seats, and when approval drops under 50%, that drag can be brutal. If you want clearer midterm election analysis without the partisan fog, we lay out the patterns, the numbers, and the “midterm penalty” that shows up again and again across competitive races.From there, we zoom in on the stories that reveal where American politics is headed. We talk about governor and Senate outcomes, what they suggest about voter mood, and why “pretend I’m on the ballot” messaging can reshape turnout and margins. We also react to the kind of post election language that turns winners into scorched earth enforcers, and why breaking basic political norms chips away at trust, legitimacy, and the ability to govern.We close by looking forward: rising polarization, the fight between party extremes and the center, and the signals politicians send as they angle toward 2028. We ask what happens when leaders respond to public anger over gasoline and groceries with legal threats and “lawyer up” politics, and who benefits when division becomes the business model. If you care about bipartisan problem solving, political accountability, and a federal government that feels responsive again, this conversation is for you.Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find The Common Bridge. What pattern do you think matters most heading into the next cycle?Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
