David Drucker on Trump’s $5K “Dividend” & “Pretend I’m On the Ballot” Midterm Strategy

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On today's podcast, David Drucker, Senior Writer for The Dispatch and MSNOW contributor, talks with Matt about: — Trump tells Republicans at the Dallas midterm convention: pretend he’s on the ballot. Smart strategy or crazy? — The $5,000 “dividend” promise if GOP keeps the House and Senate — incentive or bribe? — Why the strategy may fire up MAGA voters but alienate regular Republicans — Sen. John Fetterman’s convention video and whether he has a future in the Democratic Party — What to expect from JD Vance’s speech and the 2028 Vance vs. Rubio picture — Texas Senate: Can James Talarico beat scandal-plagued Ken Paxton? — David Drucker on covering politics daily on Morning Joe — And MUCH…