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Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse are joined in studio by Pat Dennis, president of Democratic superPAC American Bridge, for a wide-ranging look at the political battles shaping the 2026 midterms. They start in South Carolina, where Darline Graham’s primary victory raises questions about just how vulnerable Republicans may be in states that looked safely red—and whether Democrats should be competing everywhere the numbers give them even a narrow opening. 

The conversation then turns to Donald Trump’s plans for the midterms, including his push to put himself at the center of Republican campaign advertising and the GOP’s unusual upcoming midterm convention. Pat explains why Republicans may be making a mistake by nationalizing races that could otherwise be fought on local issues, while the group digs into the messages that are actually resonating with voters—especially the cost of living and corruption. They also examine Trump’s tariffs, the fight over beef prices, and the growing frustration among Republicans with the direction of the party.

From there, they get into one of the Democratic Party’s most persistent internal fights: Hasan Piker’s role in the Michigan Senate race and whether Democrats are helping Republicans by turning a controversial Twitch streamer into a national political figure. That leads to a broader debate over how Democrats should handle provocative voices on the left, before they tackle the party’s approach to Israel and Gaza and Jared Moskowitz’s appointment to a key House foreign policy subcommittee.

And for the political nerds, there’s plenty in the weeds: Pat breaks down a consequential campaign-finance ruling over television advertising rates and why it could give Democratic candidates with strong small-dollar fundraising a major advantage. They also discuss Rob Sand’s refreshingly blunt approach to Democratic politics, why candidates might benefit from simply answering questions honestly, and whether the Iowa Democrat is an early name to watch for 2028. 

Finally, the group gets into the increasingly complicated politics of AI and data centers, debating whether voters’ opposition is really about technology—or something much more local and straightforward: not wanting a giant data center in their backyard.

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