The Smerconish Podcast · Episode 2113 · November 13, 2026 · 8 min

Today's Poll: Is The Lesson Of The Midterms That Centrists Are the Democrats’ best model for 2028?

Did moderate Democrats hold the key to the 2026 midterm elections? A new analysis from Third Way suggests that centrist candidates outperformed their progressive counterparts, raising big questions about the Democratic Party’s path to victory in 2028. Michael breaks down the numbers, the power of independent voters, and what the results could mean for the next presidential election. Is the future of the Democratic Party in the political center, or is a progressive approach still the answer? Vote now at Smerconish.com!