Dive into the heart of Washington’s political swamp with Tara Palmeri as she unpacks the government shutdown’s impact on the November 2025 special elections with a top Republican strategist Jeff Roe. From the GOP’s internal battles over loyalty and messaging to the economic issues driving voters, we explore why neither party seems fazed by the shutdown and how it could shape key races in Virginia and New Jersey. Plus, get a sneak peek at Tara’s upcoming conversation with Democratic legend James Carville on turning dysfunction into victory.

How will the government shutdown affect the November 2025 special elections?

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How the Government Shutdown Could Flip the Next Election with GOP strategist Jeff Roe

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show

09:10 Jeff Roe joins the Tara Palmeri Show

10:47 Government shutdown’s electoral impact

13:25 GOP’s messaging war in the shutdown

16:39 Voter fatigue with Washington dysfunction

19:53 Obamacare subsidies as a sticking point

23:17 Virginia special election challenges

26:42 Economic issues driving voter priorities

30:08 Trade policies and their political fallout

33:34 AI and job market disruptions

37:09 Redistricting’s role in 2025 elections

40:45 GOP’s slim majority risks

44:21 Democratic strategy shortcomings

47:57 Trump’s endorsement strategy

51:33 Consultancy battles in GOP campaigns

55:09 Scandals shaking GOP election plans

58:46 2028 GOP leadership race begins

01:02:23 Gavin Newsom as 2028 Democratic frontrunner

01:05:59 Carville interview preview

01:11:32 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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