What Has Candidate Quality Become?

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Hugh Hewitt and his guest question the quality and electability of today’s Democratic candidates, pointing to controversial statements and positions that could hurt them with voters. They argue that weak candidates can cost a party elections, citing the 2022 midterms as an example. The panel also examines sweeping policies like Medicare for All and the challenges they could create.

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