Pantsuit Politics

We're still sorting through the midterm results and what Democratic gains in state legislatures could mean for how Americans choose a president in 2028. In this episode, we discuss:

Votes still being counted in Mississippi and Alaska

State legislative changes

Faith in the new Congress

Leadership fights

the Hegseth impeachment push

Stephen Miller as chief of staff

The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

Uncapping the House

Outside of politics: Sesame Street turns 57

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Sarah and Beth break down the 2026 midterm results and disagree about what Democrats should do with their new majorities.

- The blue tsunami in the House, Senate, and statehouses
- Historic firsts, the backfired redistricting push, and ballot measures on money in politics, abortion, and voting rights
- Whether Congress needs new leadership and what Democrats should do on everything from Pete Hegseth to the Epstein files
- Outside of Politics: getting ready for the holidays early

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We'll be back on regular schedule Friday, but we had to share our Morning Assembly (the talk show we make for premium members Monday - Thursday) with everyone.

Here are our instant reactions to the midterm elections. We'll dive into the numbers and think about the larger implications on Friday's episode.

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On Election Day and the 11th birthday of our show, we look back at three presidential elections with Donald Trump on the ballot and lay out how we'll cover 2028. We discuss:

Lessons learned from covering the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential cycles

Our commitments for 2028: no paid takes, no paid guests, and how we think about our value proposition

Political astroturfing and the paid influencer economy

Plans for in-person debate watch parties in Iowa, South Carolina, and Las Vegas

Outside of Politics: Monthly meetings and setting personal themes inspired by Camille McCallum (@camillevivianna on Instagram) and Susannah Conway's Unravel Your Year

Join us live tonight on our elections chat on Substack.

Take advantage of our midterm sale before it ends tonight.

Email your thoughts and questions about 2028 to us at hello@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com.

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Happy Halloween. We're coming to you in costume to discuss the political realities that haunt us, from the fear that a woman will never be president to outrageous premium hikes for insurance policies that cover less. A haunted house but it's just:

Why more Americans doubt they'll see a woman president in their lifetimes

"Aren't you a lawyer?" -- the Hatch Act and lawfare

Fundraising, Citizens United, and texting

AI doom-prepping

A Trump dynasty

Open enrollement

Outside of politics, we share our Halloween hits.

Our midterms premium membership sale ends on Election Day. We'd love for you to join us at a 25% of annual rate.

Links:

We've Got You Covered: Rebooting American Health Care

Pew Research on American attitudes about a woman president

How Much and Why ACA Marketplace Premiums Are Going Up in 2027 (KFF)

Be Ready Campaign

Our interview with Pete Buttigieg
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