Hacks On Tap Map-a-Lago (with Dave Wasserman)
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Feb 17, 2026 Conversation ranges from plunging presidential approval polls to where a political floor might sit. They unpack ICE raids, Democratic messaging choices, and proposed oversight ideas. A national map check highlights key Senate battlegrounds like Texas, Alaska, Iowa, and Ohio. Redistricting, Midwest economic pressures, and how scandal and attention shape turnout also get attention.
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Trump's Approval As A Midterm Thermometer
- Trump’s approval has plunged into new lows across multiple pollsters, signaling growing voter repudiation.
- Dave Wasserman warns approval below ~44% favors Democrats for the House and ~40% threatens Republican control of the Senate.
Raids Undermined Hispanic Pocketbook Support
- ICE raids and visible deportation tactics have eroded Trump's gains with Hispanic voters and independents.
- The tactics shifted Hispanic concern from pocketbook issues to tactics and empathy for targeted families.
Simplify ICE Messaging Into A Four-Point Plan
- Democrats should simplify demands and craft a concise, voter-friendly ICE response.
- Suggested elements: body cameras, no masks, warrants required, and short-term (90-day) funding oversight.