The Dan Bongino Show The Mass Exodus (Ep. 2512)
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May 11, 2026 A look at a surge of people and wealth leaving high-tax blue states and why that matters for congressional power. A major Virginia redistricting ruling and the partisan backlash it sparked. Discussion of falling violent crime in big cities and what enforcement changes may have driven it. Policy shifts on federal payroll, SNAP, and Pentagon procurement also get attention.
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Explain Gerrymandering With Excess Votes
- Do explain redistricting plainly: packing excess votes lets one party waste strong majorities in safe districts.
- Bongino illustrates with Manhattan/Staten Island carveups and the concept of "excess votes" to show why maps matter.
Redistricting Changed 2026 House Map
- New redistricting decisions shift House math toward Republicans, creating dozens of competitive seats.
- Bongino cites Crystal Ball 2026 ratings showing many toss-ups where Republicans must defend or flip seats to hold the House.
Court Fight Signals Constitutional Breakdowns
- Bongino frames Virginia's court decision and Democratic retaliation talk as a symptom of broader breakdown in constitutional norms.
- He warns proposals to age‑out judges or undo an independent redistricting amendment are "banana republic" moves.