The Smerconish Podcast · Episode 2103 · November 6, 2026 · 7 min

Today's Poll Question: Was the rebuke of President Trump based more on his policies or personality?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Was the Tuesday rebuke of President Trump based more on his policies or personality? Democrats won on Tuesday, but what exactly were voters rejecting? After nearly 40,000 participants in yesterday’s Smerconish.com poll overwhelmingly characterized the results as a rebuke of President Trump rather than an endorsement of Democratic policies, a caller raises a sharper question: Was it Trump's agenda or his personality? Michael examines how tariffs, immigration enforcement, the Iran war, rising gas prices, and Trump's governing style blur the line between policy and temperament. And he considers what the answer could mean for Republicans who share Trump's political agenda but not necessarily his approach. Listen here, then vote - and thanks for rating, reviewing, and sharing this podcast!