The Dan Bongino Show The 2026 Midterms Preview, with Ned Ryun | Episode 195
Dec 24, 2025
Ned Ryun, founder and CEO of American Majority, dives into the landscape of the upcoming 2026 midterms. He emphasizes the importance of affordability and healthcare in driving voter turnout, while also critiquing GOP strategies from the recent Virginia campaign. Ryun outlines the need for targeted voter registration efforts and discusses making the elections a referendum on Trump. Insights into his close relationship with the former president and the necessity for bold political actions round out this informative discussion.
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From Olympic Torch To Congress
- Ned Ryun describes his father Jim Ryun's unexpected entry into Congress after carrying the Olympic torch in 1996.
- That family story shaped Ned's values and explains his long-term commitment to principled politics.
Treat Campaigning As Full-Time Work
- Run a campaign like a full-time job: commit at least six days a week and 12 hours on those days.
- Ned Ryun warns that casual or part-time campaigns waste money and cost wins.
Midterms Pivot On Affordability
- Virginia showed losing when candidates fail to address voters' top concern: affordability and the economy.
- Ned Ryun argues economic messaging and visible plans win in tough economic cycles.