Democrats could win 2026 and still lose the bigger fight | America, Actually

Sarah Longwell says Democrats could win back the House in November and still draw the wrong lessons about what voters want. A backlash against Donald Trump, she argues, shouldn’t be mistaken for enthusiasm for Democrats. In this special episode of America, Actually, recorded live at the Texas Tribune Festival, Vox’s Astead Herndon talks with Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group podcast, about what she’s learned from listening to voters across the country. They discuss why voters don’t fit neatly into ideological boxes, how the changing electorate could shape the next presidential election, and what the Republican Party might look like after Trump. America, Actually publishes video episodes every Saturday tackling key issues in politics, culture, and the economy. Subscribe to Vox’s YouTube channel to get them. Listen to episodes of America, Actually on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app. If you enjoy our reporting and want to learn more, sign up for Astead’s weekly newsletter, Midterms, Actually. Just go to www.vox.com/midtermsactually to learn more, and get in-depth analysis about this year’s election right to your inbox. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o Or Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H