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November 11, 2026
Still Counting
Where Do Republicans Go From Here?

In This Episode

Clare, Galen, and Nate break down what went wrong for Republicans in the midterms, examine the unexpectedly competitive Senate race in Mississippi as votes continue to be counted, and consider what comes next for a party in disarray. Then, they look ahead to 2028 with their draft of potential Republican presidential contenders.

 

Draft Rules
  • 25 points for winning the nomination
  • 5 points for officially running
  • 5 points for surviving until the first officially-sanctioned nominating contest
  • 3 points for winning each nominating contest before Super Tuesday
  • 2 points for winning each nominating contest from Super Tuesday onward
  • 1 bonus point for winning each state with at least 15 electoral votes and/or pivotal swing states in 2024 (CA, TX, FL, NY, PA, IL, OH, GA, NC, MI, AZ, WI, NV)
  • 10 bonus points to whoever picks third, 5 bonus points to whoever picks second

 

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