2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin "This Is Not Venezuela!" Iran Is "Preparing for War" with the United States if Talks Fail
Feb 18, 2026
Jessica Anderson, head of a Republican ground game operation focused on turnout in key Senate states. Matt Bennett, co-founder of Third Way and center-left strategist on Democratic strategy and fundraising. They discuss targeted Senate race tactics, small‑donor advantages, campaign infrastructure and the politics and possible military options around Iran if talks collapse.
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Ground Game Beats Paid Media
- Sentinel Action Fund focuses on face-to-face ground game to reach low-propensity voters.
- Jessica Anderson says door-knocking beats paid media for turning out these voters.
Structuring For Political Impact
- Use separate legal vehicles to maximize political activity within the law.
- Jessica Anderson explains running a super PAC plus a C4 to engage voters and discuss issues.
Incumbency And Local Delivery Matter
- Susan Collins wins in a blue-leaning Maine by delivering constituent benefits.
- Both guests emphasize her incumbency and local delivery as core reelection strengths.