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Midterm crossroads for both parties as Trump era nears a turning point
Democrats could win a majority of governorships for the first time since twenty ten, according to MS NOW reporting citing Cook; Trump stays in office either way.
On air: Chip Darnell and Brock Thunderson on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by AP News: “A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era”, with reporting from Associated Press via Click On Detroit, MS NOW, Associated Press via 960 The Ref and Newsweek.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 4:06 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Brock Thunderson.
- Topics: Trump.
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- AP NewsA midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era
- Associated Press via Click On DetroitA midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- MS NOWTrump era could be over following strong Democratic performance on Election Day facts used on air
- Associated Press via 960 The RefA midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- NewsweekNate Silver’s Midterm Predictions on ‘End of the Trump Era’ and AI - Newsweek facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe midterms are Tuesday, and the AP says Republicans may face a voter rebellion against President Trump, who it describes as an eighty-year-old lame-duck leader.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistNate Silver says if Trump has a bad night, as the polls show, he becomes a super-lame duck.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistI've never heard of a forecast with that many ducks in it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd Democrats could win a majority of governorships for the first time since twenty ten, according to MS NOW citing Cook.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo what does all this mean for those of us just trying to get through the week?
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistTrump stays in office two more years either way. Former Republican Senator John Sununu says that when he leaves it will create a tremendous vacuum.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA vacuum. At a party whose unifying force is Trump himself. Who's holding the bag?
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