On the latest episode of Nir & Rupar, our live weekly video show, David Nir of The Downballot and Aaron Rupar of Public Notice preview all of Tuesday’s top elections — and what they might mean for the midterms.

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David and Aaron discuss:

* Why Democrats are on track to win marquee races in Virginia, California, New Jersey, and New York City.

* Why you should keep an eye on a pair of unusual special elections in Georgia as a possible bellwether for next year.

* Why it’s so important to pay attention to the margin of victory, not just who wins or loses.

And much more! Viewers also asked great questions about some lesser-watched races that we were delighted to answer.

The Downballot will also be hosting an election night livestream covering all the returns on Tuesday night, starting at 7 PM ET, so be sure to tune back in then! The easiest way to participate is by downloading the free Substack app.

Nir & Rupar will be back next week to recap the results on Friday at 2 PM ET!

On the latest episode of Nir & Rupar, our live weekly video show, David Nir of The Downballot and Aaron Rupar of Public Notice talk about Donald Trump’s unhinged reaction to last week’s massive No Kings rallies.

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David and Aaron discuss:

* Why Trump’s demolition of the East Wing of the White House is such a gut punch — and why Democrats shouldn’t hesitate to make it an issue.

* How Trump’s endless barrage of grievances is designed to wear down the opposition — a playbook borrowed from Stalin.

* How Democrats in Virginia are unexpectedly fighting back against GOP gerrymandering.

And much more! Tons of viewers also had a blast sharing their experiences attending local No Kings events in comments.

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On the latest episode of Nir & Rupar, our live weekly video show, David Nir of The Downballot and Aaron Rupar of Public Notice talk about why Republicans have been losing their minds about Saturday’s massive No Kings rallies—and why it’s so important to show up if you can.

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David and Aaron discuss:

* How Republicans are seeking to discredit No Kings by falsely (of course) branding attendees as America-haters.

* Why the GOP’s obsession with the event may well spur more people to attend.

* Why demonstrating strength in numbers—and experiencing joy with like-minded Americans—is vital for the pro-democracy movement.

And much more. We also had massive turnout and a very lively user chat, with folks telling one another about which rallies they’re planning to attend. Next week, come back and share your stories with us!

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On the latest episode of Nir & Rupar, our live weekly video show, David Nir of The Downballot and Aaron Rupar of Public Notice explain how Republicans have fumbled their response to their shutdown of the federal government.

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David and Aaron discuss:

* Why the normally calm Mike Johnson has started growing testy this week.

* Marjorie Taylor Greene’s unexpected dissent from the party line, and what it means for the GOP’s negotiating stance.

* How Republicans have grown fixated on the upcoming No Kings rallies—and why they’ve increasingly started painting legitimate protest as “terrorism.”

And much more. As we do every week, we also took questions from viewers.

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On the latest episode of Nir & Rupar, our live weekly video show, David Nir of The Downballot and Aaron Rupar of Public Notice explain why Democrats are winning the battle of public opinion over the federal government shutdown.

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David and Aaron discuss:

* The broad array of polls all showing that a much wider share of the public blames Donald Trump and congressional Republicans for the shutdown compared to those who point the finger at Democrats.

* The three different approaches Democrats can use to convince Americans the GOP is responsible—and why a subtle shift in the party’s message is a heartening sign.

* Why Trump’s poor health and absenteeism make an already impossible situation even worse.

And much more. As we do every week, we also took questions from viewers.

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On the latest episode of Nir & Rupar, our live weekly video show, David Nir of The Downballot and Aaron Rupar of Public Notice examine why Donald Trump’s efforts to consolidate his authoritarian rule are falling far short of his fantasies.

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David and Aaron discuss:

* How Trump’s paper-thin indictment of Comey is a sign of weakness, not strength

* Why Trump’s deep unpopularity — and an organic protest movement — forced ABC to backtrack on Jimmy Kimmel

* How Democrats are taking a much smarter approach to a looming government shutdown than they did last time

And much more. As we do every week, we also took questions from viewers.

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On the latest episode of Nir & Rupar, our live weekly video show, David Nir of The Downballot and Aaron Rupar of Public Notice discuss Donald Trump’s war on the First Amendment and how Democrats should approach a possible government shutdown.

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David and Aaron discuss:

* New polling showing that the Trump administration’s efforts to get Jimmy Kimmel thrown off the air are already unpopular

* Trump’s buffoonish lawsuit against the New York Times that a judge dismissed four days after it was filed

* Why shutdowns rarely if ever have a long-term impact on the party that gets blamed for them

And much more. As we do every week, we also took questions from viewers.

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On the latest episode of Nir & Rupar, our live weekly video show, David Nir of The Downballot and Aaron Rupar of Public Notice explore how Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans have rushed to exploit Charlie Kirk’s death, facts be damned.

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David and Aaron discuss:

* How the entire MAGA movement wants to use Kirk’s killing to punish the left—regardless of what his killer’s motives might have been.

* How Trump is already starting to fumble away any sympathy by obsessing about things like TV ratings and his new White House “ballroom.”

* Why this dangerous moment has ramped up the threats to free speech, making independent media more important than ever.

And much more. As we do every week, we also took questions from viewers.

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On the latest episode of Nir & Rupar, our live weekly video show, David Nir of The Downballot talks with Joe Sudbay of SiriusXM Progress and Noah Berlatsky of Public Notice about the good news these days—and yes, in spite of everything, there’s a fair bit of it!

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The three discuss:

* Why Joni Ernst’s retirement widens the path for Democrats to retake the Senate

* How D.C. Democrats could learn a thing or three from their counterparts in the states who keep winning special elections

* Why Donald Trump is going to keep squirming over the Epstein files

And much more! We also took several questions from viewers, including a particularly astute one about elections taking place this fall in Georgia.

If you missed our livestream, you can watch it by clicking above. You can also find a complete transcript.

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On the latest episode of Nir & Rupar, our live weekly video show, David Nir of The Downballot talks to guest-host Joe Sudbay of SiriusXM Progress about his inside view of Donald Trump’s assault on our nation’s capital as a longtime resident of Washington, D.C.

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David and Joe discuss:

* How folks who actually live in the District are reacting to Trump’s invasion

* Why Trump’s decision to call up troops from far-off states represents such a dangerous escalation

* How a first-time candidate in Maine’s critical Senate race has galvanized Democrats—and is already sticking it to Susan Collins

And much more!

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