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BREAKING: Dems Sweep Election Night | Rick Wilson LIVE with John Avlon

Pragmatic, non-culture-war campaigns proved the winning formula for Democrats.

Rick Wilson and John Avlon
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  • Democrats won major off-year races as Trump’s influence cratered nationwide.

  • Zohran Mamdani’s New York victory showed the power of disciplined, social-media-driven organizing.

  • Affordability and authenticity emerged as the new political currency for 2026.


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Rick Wilson and John Avlon dug into a political shift already reshaping the map — one where Trump’s shadow shrinks and disciplined, service-oriented candidates rise. They drew a through line from New York to Virginia, where voters chose stability over spectacle and sent chaos back to the fringe. The wins weren’t just partisan; they were cultural, rooted in competence, credibility, and the simple promise to fix what’s broken. Off-year turnout turned into a warning shot for 2026: the public still believes in normal politics when someone offers it.

Beyond the headlines, this was a referendum on competence and connection. Candidates who talked affordability and service beat those chasing outrage, flipping seats even in red-leaning regions. The broader message was unmistakable: voters crave stability, not spectacle, and the next Democratic wave will be built on that hunger. Early voting, pragmatic messaging, and everyday problem-solving now define the roadmap forward — not just for one night, but for the fights to come.

Tune in for Rick’s full breakdown of Election Night 2025!

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John Avlon is an award-winning journalist and author. His books include Lincoln & the Fight for Peace; Washington's Farewell and Wingnuts. He is a former CNN senior political analyst & anchor and editor-in-chief of The Daily Beast.
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