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Brad Bannon

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National Democratic strategist. Writes The Bannon Ballot Blast on Substack. Host of the popular progressive podcast on power politics and policy, Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon.

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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Runaway Trumpflation devastated the fortunes of hard- working families and diminished the GOP vote. Read my new Midterm Madness Poll and Message Memo and subscribe to my Substack page at bradbannon.substack.com/p/denial-is-... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @masspolprofmo.bsky.social
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DENIAL IS TRUMP’S ONLY RESPONSE TO INFLATION
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#Inflation is still the issue voters feel every day—and #Trump’s denial isn’t fixing it. In this week’s Poll and Message Memo, I look at what the latest numbers say and why #Democrats should make #affordability the closing argument. bradbannon.substack.com/p/denial-is-...
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DENIAL IS TRUMP’S ONLY RESPONSE TO INFLATION
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Leslie Marshall @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"Rampant #inequality continues to fuel record support for #unions nationwide. In all, 71% of #Americans now approve of unions, and a growing number want organized labor to have more influence in American life, a new Gallup poll found." -@steelworkers.bsky.social Roxanne Brown usw.org/they-asked-t...
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They Asked Themselves: What’s Missing? The Answer: A Union - United Steelworkers
Amid rampant inequality, more and more workers are joining unions to win fair wages and respect on the job..
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Tara Devlin Host @tarabuster.bsky.social joined me on Deadline D. C to challenge Trump’s cruel indifference to the financial struggles of hard-working American families. Watch the podcast at www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2jS... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @masspolprofmo.bsky.social
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Trump’s Economy, American Affordability and the Midterm Stakes
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Watch now as @tarabuster.bsky.social tears into #Trump’s self professed “golden age” — and how it’s working a lot better for billionaires than working families. Also, we analyze how that could affect the #MidtermElections. youtu.be/u2jSq7bu5Rs
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Trump’s Economy, American Affordability and the Midterm Stakes
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Watch as @nrdc.org’s Bob Deans joins me to break down the severe environmental AND economic price of #Trump’s agenda. youtu.be/OYV96berd0M
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The High Cost of Trump’s Environmental Agenda
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Bob Deans Director of Strategic Engagement @nrdc.org joined me on Deadline D.C. to discuss the costly impact of Trump environmental policies. Watch the best in aggressive progressive must see online TV at www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYV9... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @masspolprofmo.bsky.social
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The High Cost of Trump’s Environmental Agenda
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Political Scientist @jkennethwhite.bsky.social joined me on Deadline D.C. to discuss his new book, 'Democracy On The Edge: The Trump Elections and the Future of American Politics'. Watch it at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocAs... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @masspolprofmo.bsky.social
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Why There's Hope For Our Democracy Despite Trump's Attacks
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Bob Deans @nrdc.org l joins me on Deadline D.C. Monday live at 3PM ET to discuss economic impact of Trump's anti environmental policies. Tara Devlin Host @tarabuster.bsky.social takes on Trump’s indifference to the economic crisis facing families. Watch the preview at www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pNn...
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Preview of 10/5/26 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon'
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Bob Deans, @nrdc.org's Director of Strategic Engagement, joins me on Deadline D.C. Monday live at 3PM ET to discuss the devastating economic impact of #Trump's environmental policies. Then, Tara Devlin, Host of @tarabuster.bsky.social, takes on more #MidTermElection madness. youtu.be/_pNnHlPKnFY
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Preview of 10/5/26 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon'
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Bob Deans, @nrdc.org's Director of Strategic Engagement, joins me on Deadline D.C. Monday live at 3PM ET to discuss the devastating economic impact of #Trump's environmental policies. Then, Tara Devlin, Host of @tarabuster.bsky.social, takes on more #MidTermElection madness. youtu.be/_pNnHlPKnFY
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Preview of 10/5/26 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon'
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Leslie Marshall @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The @debtcrisisorg.bsky.social team takes over my show to break down the end of the SAVE plan, rising student loan payments under #Trump and #LindaMcMahon, and what borrowers can do now. youtu.be/HxGISTqzkxg?...
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Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Student Loan Shock Arrives July 1st
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Support for Democrats has risen sharply since Labor Day. Check out my Substack page for my October 1st Midterm Madness Poll and Message Memo at bradbannon.substack.com/p/keep-up-th... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @markgrimaldi.bsky.social @tarabuster.bsky.social @willrobinson1776.bsky.social
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KEEP UP THE HEAT ON TRUMP AND THE GOP
My Poll and Message Memo For 10/1/26
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Support for Democrats has risen sharply since Labor Day. Check out my Substack page for my October 1st Midterm Madness Poll and Message Memo at bradbannon.substack.com/p/keep-up-th... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @masspolprofmo.bsky.social @tarabuster.bsky.social @markgrimaldi.bsky.social
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KEEP UP THE HEAT ON TRUMP AND THE GOP
My Poll and Message Memo For 10/1/26
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
#Democrats now hold a 16-point lead among likely voters in the latest Economist/YouGov poll, while #inflation remains the top concern. In this week’s 'Poll and Message Memo,' I look at what the trend means—and why Democrats can’t let up now. bradbannon.substack.com/p/keep-up-th...
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KEEP UP THE HEAT ON TRUMP AND THE GOP
My Poll and Message Memo For 10/1/26
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#ICYMI: Here’s @socialsecurityworks.org @alaw202.bsky.social discussing the potential impacts of #Americans‘ current anger at the #Trump administration’s policies on the upcoming #MidtermElections during his recent appearance with me on Deadline D.C. youtu.be/1ShSukY5weA?...
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ICYMI: How Americans' Anger Will Affect Midterms
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Noted Economist Dr. @robertshapiro.bsky.social joined me on Deadline D.C, to review Trump’s broken 2024 campaign promise to fix the economy. See the aggressive progressive podcast at www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEzD... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @masspolprofmo.bsky.social @markgrimaldi.bsky.social
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Why Prices Keep Rising: Robert Shapiro on Trump, Inflation & the Economy
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I joined Tara Devlin for her tremendous podcast @tarabuster.bsky.social to discuss Midterm Madness. Watch it on my Substack page and subscribe while you're there. bradbannon.substack.com/p/brad-on-ta... @masspolprofmo.bsky.social @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @willrobinson1776.bsky.social
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Brad on TARABUSTER: Trump, the Midterms and What Comes Next for Democrats
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Political scientist @jkennethwhite.bsky.social joins me to discuss his new book, "Democracy on the Edge." We talk the growth of presidential power, weaknesses in our political institutions, generational and racial change, and what it will take to protect American #democracy. youtu.be/ocAspiq1CaY
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Why There's Hope For Our Democracy Despite Trump's Attacks
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
World renowned economist Rob Shapiro joins me on Deadline D.C. to talk about rising gas, food and health-care costs, higher interest rates, and why American families are feeling squeezed. We also discuss what #Democrats could do if they regain #Congress. Watch now for free👇 youtu.be/CEzDmVJmObk
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Why Prices Keep Rising: Robert Shapiro on Trump, Inflation & the Economy
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Noted Economist Dr. Robert Shapiro joins me live Monday at 3PM ET on Deadline D.C. to review the state of Trump’s economy. Political Scientist John Kenneth White discusses his new book, 'Democracy On The Edge'. See the preview at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDws... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social
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Preview of 9/28/26 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon'
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Watch Monday from 3-4pm ET as world renowned Economist Dr. Rob Shapiro joins me to review the sad state of #Trump’s #economy. Then, @jkennethwhite.bsky.social discusses his new book, 'Democracy On The Edge: The Trump #Elections and the Future of American #Politics.' youtu.be/ZDwssjLZw2c
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Preview of 9/28/26 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon'
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Political Voices Network @politicalvoices.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hold on - the next 2 years are gonna be a bumpy ride. 🎙️Watch more TARABUSTER with Tara Devlin at PoliticalVoicesNetwork.com @bradbannon.bsky.social @tarabuster.bsky.social
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Check out my new Midterm Madness Polling and Message column "GOP Vote Sinks as Gas Prices Soar" on Substack at bradbannon.substack.com/p/gop-vote-s... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @masspolprofmo.bsky.social @willrobinson1776.bsky.social @alaw202.bsky.social @markgrimaldi.bsky.social
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GOP VOTE SINKS AS GAS PRICES SOAR
My Midterm Madness Message and Polling Memo for 9/24/26
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Watch Monday from 3-4pm ET as world renowned Economist Dr. Rob Shapiro joins me to review the sad state of #Trump’s #economy. Then, @jkennethwhite.bsky.social discusses his new book, 'Democracy On The Edge: The Trump #Elections and the Future of American #Politics.' youtu.be/ZDwssjLZw2c
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Preview of 9/28/26 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon'
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#Democrats hold a 14-point lead among likely voters, with a huge gender gap and some revealing message-testing results. This week’s 'Midterm Madness Memo' looks at what the numbers say—and what they could mean for November. bradbannon.substack.com/p/gop-vote-s...
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GOP VOTE SINKS AS GAS PRICES SOAR
My Midterm Madness Message and Polling Memo for 9/24/26
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Leslie Marshall @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It’s Now or Never in a Small Town’s Fight to Put People Over Corporations. Read why in the latest blog by @steelworkers.bsky.social President Roxanne Brown. 👇 usw.org/its-now-or-n...
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It’s Now or Never in a Small Town’s Fight to Put People Over Corporations. - United Steelworkers
Residents of Donaldsonville, La., want written assurances of jobs and fair treatment from a company building a steel mill in their town.
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
@adamconner.bsky.social VP Tech Policy @americanprogress.bsky.social weighs in on the big AI stakes in this week's U.S.- China summit meeting. Watch the podcast at www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ywa... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @masspolprofmo.bsky.social @willrobinson1776.bsky.social
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Is AI Moving Too Fast? CAP VP of Tech Policy, Adam Conner, on the Risks, China & Regulation
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
@politicussarah.bsky.social Editor in Chief @politicususa.com just joined me on Deadline D.C. to call out Trump for his attack on the free press. Watch the podcast live at www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMZR... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @masspolprofmo.bsky.social @willrobinson1776.bsky.social
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White House Press Corps Unites to Oppose Trump Ban on CNN, MS Now & Politico
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Watch as I'm joined by @adamconner.bsky.social, VP of Tech Policy at @americanprogress.bsky.social, about how fast #AI is advancing, the risks of losing control, the U.S. - #China AI race, jobs and #DataCenters, and what #Congress should do next. youtu.be/-Ywavh3fkWs
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Is AI Moving Too Fast? CAP VP of Tech Policy, Adam Conner, on the Risks, China & Regulation
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I talked with @politicususa.com's @politicussarah.bsky.social about the #Trump White House’s press restrictions, tensions inside the #GOP, the #midterms, and Senator John Fetterman’s political positioning in #Pennsylvania. Watch our Deadline D.C. conversation here: youtu.be/oMZRx3fPi0M
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White House Press Corps Unites to Oppose Trump Ban on CNN, MS Now & Politico
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
@politicussarah.bsky.social @politicususa.com joins me on Deadline D.C. Monday at 3PM ET to discuss Trump’s reign of terror. @adamconner.bsky.social @americanprogress.bsky.social previews the AI stakes in next week’s U.S.- China summit. Watch the preview at www.youtube.com/watch?v=7--G...
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Preview of 9/21/26 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon'
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Watch Deadline D.C. Mondays at 3PM ET for the very best in must see online TV.
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Bad moon rising over GOP and it gets darker every week. Read my new Midterm Madness Memo and subscribe for free to my Substack page at bradbannon.substack.com/p/bad-moon-r... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @markgrimaldi.bsky.social @masspolprofmo.bsky.social @willrobinson1776.bsky.social
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Bad Moon Rising for GOP
My Poll and Message Memo for 9/17/26
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Bad Moon Rising for the #GOP? This week’s Poll and Message Memo looks at an 11-point Democratic lead among likely voters, a 54%-27% edge with #independents, and what those numbers could mean heading into November. bradbannon.substack.com/p/bad-moon-r...
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Bad Moon Rising for GOP
My Poll and Message Memo for 9/17/26
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Watch Monday from 3-4pm ET as I'm joined by @politicussarah.bsky.social to discuss #Trump's reign of terror. Then, @americanprogress.bsky.social's VP of Tech Policy, @adamconner.bsky.social, weighs in on the #AI stakes in next week's U.S.- #China summit. youtu.be/7--GLqsnXNs
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Preview of 9/21/26 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon'
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Voters rAIse hell on Big Tech. Read my take on the battle against AI and data centers in this piece in @politico.com at www.politico.com/news/2026/09... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @masspolprofmo.bsky.social @willrobinson1776.bsky.social @politicussarah.bsky.social @tarabuster.bsky.social
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Democrats are alarmed about AI. They’re not planning to hit it hard on the campaign trail.
Democrats want to keep hammering Republicans on the economy and worry a pivot to AI concerns could undercut their core message.
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret,) just joined me on Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon for a full hour special discussion of the world at war and the prospect for peace. Watch the podcast at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tohn... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @masspolprofmo.bsky.social
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Colonel Leighton Talks Iran War, North & South Korea, Ukraine-Russia, AI & the Military
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Watch now as I'm joined by @cnn.com Military Analyst @cedricleighton.bsky.social to discuss topics like the #IranWar, #Ukraine-#Russia, #AI and the #military, and why an AI treaty between the #UnitedStates and #China is so vitally important. youtu.be/TohnyPhJFPo
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Colonel Leighton Talks Iran War, North & South Korea, Ukraine-Russia, AI & the Military
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Join me on Deadline D.C. with Monday at 3PM ET for a full hour special discussion of the world at war with CNN Military Analyst, Col. @cedricleighton.bsky.social (USAF Ret,) Watch the preview at www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgwZ... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @masspolprofmo.bsky.social
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Preview of 9/14/26 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon'
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Watch Monday at 3pm ET as I'm joined by @cnn.com Military Analyst @cedricleighton.bsky.social a full hour special interview. We'll discuss the #IranWar, #Ukraine-#Russia, #AI and the #military, and why an AI treaty between the #UnitedStates and #China is so vitally important. youtu.be/tgwZr9qkiBc
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Preview of 9/14/26 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon'
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Voters want big change and Democrats have an opportunity to give it to them this year and next. Read my new Midterm Madness polling and message update and subscribe for free to my Substack page at bradbannon.substack.com/p/trump-fidd... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @politicussarah.bsky.social
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Trump Fiddles While the Nation Burns
My Poll and Message Memo for 9/10/26
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We are hearing from so many people in all walks of life, a sense of possibility and hope is fading away. Anxiety for their future is looming over young people. That's why I was so happy to spend my morning with a group of innovated and invested leaders to discuss a New Compact for America's Youth.
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Voters want big change. #Trump is 40 points underwater on #inflation, and #Democrats have their biggest generic-ballot lead of 2026. The opening is there—if we’re bold enough to use it. My weekly Poll and Message Memo: bradbannon.substack.com/p/trump-fidd...
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Trump Fiddles While the Nation Burns
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/09/2026
INGRAHAM: But even the neoconservatives are saying if you were gonna go into Iran, go in full. Just go in and take them out. TRUMP: Well, maybe I don't do that because of the election
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Leslie Marshall @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
"Slapping sky-high tariffs on the Canadians, trusted trade partners as invested in our prosperity as we’ve long been in theirs, makes no sense. It’s self-sabotage. We might as well be declaring war on Poughkeepsie." The @steelworkers.bsky.social President is right! usw.org/we-might-as-...
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We Might as Well Be Declaring War on Poughkeepsie. - United Steelworkers
Slapping sky-high tariffs on the Canadians, trusted trade partners as invested in our prosperity as we’ve been in theirs, makes no sense.
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Trump has put the GOP into deep doo-doo. Read my weekly midterm madness update and subscribe for free to my Substack page at bradbannon.substack.com/p/trump-and-... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @masspolprofmo.bsky.social @tarabuster.bsky.social @willrobinson1776.bsky.social
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Trump and the GOP Are in Deep Doo-Doo
Trump is underwater, voters are fed up with high costs, and Democrats have the edge. Now we have to keep up the heat.a
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
#Trump is deep underwater, voters are fed up with high costs, and #Democrats have a real edge heading toward November. But this is no time for a victory lap. We have to keep up the heat. My latest Polling and Message Memo: bradbannon.substack.com/p/trump-and-...
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Trump and the GOP Are in Deep Doo-Doo
Trump is underwater, voters are fed up with high costs, and Democrats have the edge. Now we have to keep up the heat.a
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I joined Tara Devlin on her terrific @tarabuster.bsky.social Podcast to discuss the Trump gang that can't shoot straight. Watch it on my Substack page and subscribe for free if you like it. bradbannon.substack.com/p/hakeem-jef... @masspolprofmo.bsky.social @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social
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Hakeem Jeffries Looks for Ways to Collaborate with Jared Kushner
Brad was excited to be invited back on Tara Devlin’s show this past Tuesday.
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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
If you're tired of Democrats fighting each other instead of battling Trump, read the new Bannon Ballot Blast & subscribe to my Substack page at bradbannon.substack.com/p/the-democr... @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social @markgrimaldi.bsky.social @politicussarah.bsky.social @masspolprofmo.bsky.social
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The Democratic Big Tent
Democrats have enough enemies on the right. We don’t need a family feud on the left.
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