The Real Story About the Nationwide Political Power Shift, and Inside the Dem 2025 Winning Playbook

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Nov 6, 2025

Political strategist Doug Sosnik, a former advisor to President Clinton, and Kristen Davidson, a seasoned Republican strategist, unpack recent election outcomes and their implications for future campaigns. They dive into how Democrats are regaining momentum, highlighting figures like AOC and Newsom. The duo also analyzes the evolving GOP landscape and Trump’s enduring influence. Expect insights on potential 2028 candidates and the strategic recalibrations both parties must undertake to appeal to the changing electorate.

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INSIGHT

Newsom And AOC Gained Momentum

Gavin Newsom and AOC emerged as the week's biggest political beneficiaries, energizing donors and volunteers.
Halperin highlights Newsom's redistricting win as evidence he found a persuasive national voice.

ADVICE

Build Rapid Fundraising And Digital Ground Game

Use grassroots fundraising and social media to build national political influence quickly.
Halperin shows Newsom raised millions and built a mobilization apparatus in 90 days.

INSIGHT

Mamdani–Trump: Conflict With Practical Incentives

Mamdani's victory creates both fierce opposition and pragmatic incentives to cooperate with Trump.
Halperin says both men benefit from a working relationship despite rhetorical sparring.

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Mark Halperin kicks off Thursday’s episode with his reported monologue with new buzzy information on the fallout from the 2025 elections — and how the results are already reshaping both parties’ strategies for the midterms and 2028. He reveals how Democrats won back key Trump voters and how figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Gavin Newsom, Wes Moore, and Josh Shapiro are using those wins to build momentum. Mark also breaks down the high-stakes Trump–Mamdani showdown — and what it signals about the shifting balance of power nationwide.

Then, political power players Doug Sosnik, former advisor to President Clinton, and Republican strategist Kristin Davison join Mark for an inside look at the Democrats’ 2025 winning playbook — and why it’s forcing the GOP to rethink its midterm strategy. Plus, they share their list of names to watch as Democrats sharpen their plan to reclaim power and narrow the field of 2028 frontrunners to the ones who are most capable of taking on the MAGA machine.

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