Bulwark Takes Dark Horse Predictions for 2026! Is Kash Patel on Borrowed Time?
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Jan 2, 2026 Predictions for 2026 spark intrigue, from potential health crises for Trump to the chaos of MAGA infighting. Economic downturns and deceptive tariff claims loom large, while healthcare is expected to take center stage in political discourse. Significant shifts in right-wing media and the rise of AI-generated attack campaigns create a volatile midterm landscape. With personnel changes and uncertain ownership at Warner Brothers, the future remains unpredictable, leaving listeners eager for what lies ahead.
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Public, Messy MAGA Showdown
- Tim Miller expects a messy, public showdown within MAGA in 2026 as Trump pays less attention to party infighting.
- He names figures like J.D. Vance, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ben Shapiro as contenders in the post-Trump fight.
Congressional Dysfunction From Thin Majority
- Miller predicts the House will work even fewer days in 2026 due to a razor-thin Republican majority and many members running for other offices.
- He warns this poor attendance will force cancellations and paralyze legislative action under Speaker Mike Johnson.
Economy Could Drive GOP Losses
- Miller forecasts a recession in 2026 and says Trump's tariff-money promises are false.
- He expects economic pain to contribute to Republican losses in the midterms.