Trump on the Trail, Rubio Signaling from Athens, and "Where is James Talarico?"

Oct 11, 2026•Ep. 7•The District Club

President Trump seeks to boost Republican midterm election candidates on his 32-day campaigning blitz, as his party remains in tight races across the country. With a Senate seat in Texas up for grabs, and the Democratic candidate nowhere to be seen on the trail recently, both the President and Republican candidate Ken Paxton are making a campaign slogan out of, "Where is James Talarico?" Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers a sweeping speech on the future of American foreign policy, drawing questions about whether he is signaling a 2028 presidential run.Guest:Michael Starr Hopkins - Democratic Strategist - Founding Partner, Northern Starr StrategiesNewsletter:

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