What Is the Polling Telling Us About 2026? + Gov. Andy Beshear (Crooked Con)

The podcast features a panel discussion at Crooked Con, led by Dan Pfeiffer, with opinion researchers Sarah Longwell, Terrance Woodbury, David Shor, and Carlos Odio, analyzing the recent election results and their implications for 2026 and beyond. The panel discusses key takeaways from the election, including the enthusiasm of Democratic voters, the importance of investing in the base, and the enduring relevance of political gravity. They delve into the nuances of Latino voter behavior, the role of turnout versus persuasion, and the impact of issues like immigration and affordability. The conversation explores the Democratic Party's brand, the need for more aggressive leadership, and the challenge of breaking through the media environment with economic messaging. Additionally, they discuss the reliability of polling, the importance of focusing on a few key issues, and the need for Democrats to offer a compelling vision for the future.