Oct 7, 2026 · 36 min · 11 segments
Michael Kosta breaks down the headlines as the GOP struggles ahead of the midterms: Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton drops an ad boasting that he tears down posters of missing children, Ohio…
Michael KostaHost
Aaron SorkinGuest
Jordan KlepperI've heard the words epic.
I've heard historic.
That's what it is.
[laughs]
We are now just four weeks away from election day, the most important Tuesday of the year after all the taco ones.
[laughs]
[laughs]
You guys didn't even know about Alabraska because you're all wrapped up in your East Coast bubble.
[laughs]
It may just be flyover country to you coastal elites, but to the hicks who live there, it's home, okay?
[laughs]
But one reason Republicans are struggling is that they aren't exactly fielding the best candidates.
For example, in the Ohio governor's race, their nominee is Vivek Ramaswamy, former presidential candidate and guy with resting virgin face.
[laughs]
His campaign really needs a lift, but lifting doesn't seem to be his strong suit.
[laughs]
You can't...
Here, I'll, I'll pick you up.
There you go.
Whoa.
[laughs]
Big guy.
I've heard the words epic.
I've heard historic.
That's what it is.
[laughs]
We are now just four weeks away from election day, the most important Tuesday of the year after all the taco ones.
[laughs]
[laughs]
You guys didn't even know about Alabraska because you're all wrapped up in your East Coast bubble.
[laughs]
It may just be flyover country to you coastal elites, but to the hicks who live there, it's home, okay?
[laughs]
But one reason Republicans are struggling is that they aren't exactly fielding the best candidates.
For example, in the Ohio governor's race, their nominee is Vivek Ramaswamy, former presidential candidate and guy with resting virgin face.
[laughs]
His campaign really needs a lift, but lifting doesn't seem to be his strong suit.
[laughs]
You can't...
Here, I'll, I'll pick you up.
There you go.
Whoa.
[laughs]
Big guy.
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