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Democrats post "mind-blowing" numbers ahead of 2026 midterms

Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico raised sixty-four million dollars in the third quarter, while Republicans lean on super PAC money; both sides are collecting for November.

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on Wake Up, America
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTexas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico raised sixty-four million dollars in the third quarter, and Axios says Democratic Senate candidates overall are posting huge numbers ahead of the midterms.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSixty-four million.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRepublican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio, when told the number, said, quote, oh my god, holy crap, and called it mind-blowing.

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have heard less alarm from diplomats.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDoes this affect me, or just my mailbox and my phone, which is already a swamp of texts?

  6. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMoney tends to buy ads, so expect more of them.

  7. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt does not decide the vote, though, and Axios notes Republicans are awash in super PAC cash too.

  8. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd what happens next, besides my phone melting? Is there a prize for the biggest pile?

  9. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNobody knows yet. Election Day settles it, and the prize is the Senate. Rex, the money's already won this week, so what do you have?

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