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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 46 MIN

It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind the Midterms: EXCLUSIVE Look at Poll on Trump, AI Fears, and Voter Populism

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In this episode of A Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky sits down with Brent Buchanan, president of Cygnal Polling, to break down an exclusive new survey on the political landscape heading into the midterm elections. How do today’s numbers compare to the 2018 midterms—and what do they reveal about where the electorate is heading? Buchanan walks through the latest generic ballot data showing Democrats with a narrow lead, why the margin is far smaller than the Democratic advantage at this stage in 2018, and how shifts among college-educated and non-college voters could shape key suburban House races. They also discuss Donald Trump’s current favorability numbers, the concept of Trump’s political “floor,” and why presidential approval ratings no longer predict election outcomes the way they once did. The conversation dives into the issues driving voters today, including why “threats to democracy” ranks high in polling, how voters actually feel about the economy and inflation, and which party Americans trust more on immigration and border security. EMAIL RYANFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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