Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Rick Wilson & Justice Anita Earls
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May 4, 2026 
Anita Earls, NC Supreme Court justice and civil rights lawyer running for re-election. Rick Wilson, political strategist and co-founder of The Lincoln Project. They dig into redistricting and gerrymandering. They debate how judicial races shape congressional maps. They examine Trump-era politics, polling weakness, and party strategy.
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Trump Is A Midterm Liability
- Donald Trump is deeply unpopular on core pocketbook issues with 37% approval and 62% disapproval in recent polls.
- Rick Wilson warns this unpopularity makes Trump a boat anchor for Republican candidates across federal and local races.
Court Ruling Opens Door To Partisan Redistricting
- The Supreme Court decision gutting the Voting Rights Act enables partisan redistricting under the guise of race-neutrality.
- Rick Wilson argues Republicans timed this to secure midterm and 2026 maps, urging Democrats to respond in kind politically.
Fuel Prices Amplify Affordability Backlash
- High and rising gas and diesel prices are a central economic drag that hurt everyday voters and GOP messaging.
- Wilson says aviation, trucking, and farming costs spike because diesel rose far more than gasoline, worsening affordability politics.