🚨GOP is Stunned after Shock Losses in Red States!!!

The MeidasTouch Podcast18mApril 8, 2026

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The MeidasTouch Podcast delivers a scathing analysis of a series of unexpected Democratic victories in traditionally Republican-leaning areas across the U.S., including Wisconsin, Georgia, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alaska. The episode highlights major upsets in school board races, a Supreme Court contest in Wisconsin, and mayoral elections in Waukesha and Lee's Summit, all occurring in 'ruby red' districts. Hosts emphasize that Democrats achieved massive overperformances—up to 56 points in some Milwaukee precincts—and flipped long-standing conservative strongholds. The discussion centers on declining approval of Donald Trump, particularly among independents, men, and young voters, with data showing he now has the worst net approval rating among independents of any president at this stage in their term, even worse than Nixon at the time of resignation. The podcast also condemns Trump’s foreign policy, especially his Iran deal, which is portrayed as a catastrophic surrender granting Iran control over the Strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions, with claims from Iranian officials suggesting unprecedented concessions. Democratic leaders like Chris Murphy are cited calling for the 25th Amendment due to Trump’s alleged threat of war crimes and loss of reality. The episode concludes with a dire warning: a 'blue tsunami' looms in the midterms, signaling the potential collapse of MAGA’s political dominance.

Key Takeaways
1

Democrats achieved historic overperformances in red states, including 23-point gains in Georgia’s 14th district and 56-point swings in Milwaukee’s Hispanic precincts.

2

Trump’s approval ratings among independents are now worse than Nixon’s at the time of resignation, marking a historic low.

3

Young men under 45 have shifted dramatically against Trump—down 25 points since 2024—undermining a key Republican base.

4

Trump’s Iran policy is portrayed as a strategic disaster, with claims that he ceded control of the Strait of Hormuz and lifted sanctions, fueling fears of a new global power imbalance.

5

The episode frames these results as evidence of a growing 'blue tsunami' in the midterms, threatening MAGA’s political future.

Chapters
0:00
2 min

Democrats Crush GOP in Red States

“Democrats took control of school boards, a big Democratic-aligned win in Wisconsin. In their Supreme Court race, Chris Taylor, the Democrat-aligned candidate, winning big by like... double digits, 20 points, almost 30 points.”

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2:00
3 min

Wisconsin’s Historic Blue Shift

“Donini points out another historic moment as Democrats flip this county from red to blue, breaking a streak of 14 straight conservative MAGA wins in Wisconsin.”

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5:00
4 min

School Board Reversals in Red States

“The right wing candidate Ilana Ashley went down. She faced backlash after suggesting immigrant students endangered school safety.”

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9:00
4 min

Trump’s Record-Breaking Approval Collapse

“Donald Trump now has the worst net approval rating among independents of any president ever at this point in term two. He is worse than Richard Nixon.”

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13:00
6 min

The Iran War and the 25th Amendment Debate

“The president has promised to commit war crimes. He's promised to eradicate an entire civilization. That's why I and many other people have been talking for the last 24 hours about the 25th Amendment.”

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
“The president has promised to commit war crimes. He's promised to eradicate an entire civilization. That's why I and many other people have been talking for the last 24 hours about the 25th Amendment.”
— Chris Murphy•11:20
Viral: 95.0
“Donald Trump now has the worst net approval rating among independents of any president ever at this point in term two. He is worse than Richard Nixon.”
— MeidasTouch•8:04
Viral: 90.0
“If you accept even part of the Iranian statement, Donald Trump has agreed to give Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz. That is extraordinary.”
— MeidasTouch•12:29
Viral: 88.0
Speakers

Host

MeidasTouch

Guests

Zachary DaniniHarry EntenChris MurphyLaura Ingraham
Topics Discussed
Republican Losses in Red States95%Iran Foreign Policy92%Trump Approval Ratings90%25th Amendment Debate88%Democratic Overperformance87%School Board Elections85%Economic Disapproval83%Young Voter Shifts80%
People & Brands

Donald Trump

person

34xNegative

Chris Taylor

person

8xPositive

Zachary Danini

person

6xNeutral

Richard Nixon

person

5xNegative

Harry Enten

person

4xNeutral

Chris Murphy

person

3xNegative

Marjorie Taylor Greene

person

3xNegative

George W. Bush

person

3xNeutral

Ilana Ashley

person

3xNegative

Rachel Blakeslee

person

3xPositive

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