What Happens After Trump? The Midterms, Affordability and the Fight for 2028

The 2026 midterms are still months away, but the political fight for 2028 may already be taking shape.Will voters cast their ballots based on affordability, foreign policy, cultural issues, or frustration with Washington? Are Democrats building a message beyond opposition to President Trump? And what does the future of the Republican Party look like once Trump is no longer on the ballot?Political analyst and Randolph-Macon College professor Rich Meagher joins me to discuss the issues driving voters, why affordability remains one of the most powerful forces in American politics, and whether both parties are preparing for a post-Trump era.In this episode:• Why affordability continues to dominate political conversations• Whether Democrats are finding a message beyond anti-Trump politics• Signs some Republicans are beginning to distance themselves from Trump• Why younger voters may be looking for a new generation of leaders• Whether cultural issues still resonate with voters the way they once did• What the race for 2028 could look like before the 2026 midterms are even over• The role AI, technology, and economic uncertainty could play in future electionsWhat issue do you think will matter most to voters this November?