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Democrats Aren’t Winning Because They’re Brilliant. It’s Trump.

The Bulwark

Published
October 9, 2026
Duration
21:09
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Last updated
Oct 11, 2026

Discusses This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTim Miller, Sam Stei…

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTim Miller, Sam Stein, and Democratic strategist Lis Smith join a live audience at Dartmouth for a spirited debate about Trump’s collapsing political fortunes, the GOP’s future under JD Vance, the Democrats’ struggle to rebuild their coalition, and the wide-open 2028 president…

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTim Miller, Sam Stein, and Democratic strategist Lis Smith join a live audience at Dartmouth for a spirited debate about Trump’s collapsing political fortunes, the GOP’s future under JD Vance, the Democrats’ struggle to rebuild their coalition, and the wide-open 2028 presidential race. Plus, a sobering question: What happens if Trump loses Congress and decides to go rogue?

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