It’s Still the Economy: Erick Erickson on Prices, Politics, and the Supreme Court Tariff Case

On this episode of America’s News Hour, Bill Bernardoni is joined by nationally syndicated radio host Erick Erickson for a fast-moving, no-nonsense conversation about Tuesday’s Democratic sweep and what it means for President Trump, the GOP, and the 2026 landscape. Erickson explains why cost of living—not immigration or cultural rhetoric—is driving voter behavior across New York, New Jersey, and Virginia, and why rising prices tied to tariffs are becoming a hidden political liability. The two also examine the New York mayoral race, whether voters will face remorse, and how the Supreme Court’s major tariff case could reshape presidential power. Erickson closes with his take on the legacy of Vice President Dick Cheney and how the post-Iraq era continues to shape the Republican Party.Do you agree with Eric Erickson that rising prices—not culture war politics—decided Tuesday’s elections? Why or why not? Let us know what you think in the comments.