GOP Midterm Disaster? Mark Halperin Warns It Could Be Worse Than Anyone Thinks

With less than three weeks until the 2026 midterm elections, are Republicans facing a much bigger defeat than anyone expects? Political analyst Mark Halperin joins Michael to explain why President Trump is campaigning in deep-red states, what internal GOP polling may be revealing, and how MAGA infighting could make a bad election night even worse. They also discuss growing questions surrounding Trump's new White House press secretary, JD Vance's political future, and the Texas Senate race. Then, Michael takes listener calls on the midterms, White House credibility, and the controversy over a proposed livestreamed military execution. Original air date 15 October 2026.