Conservative Leaders Debate GOP Direction Ahead of 2026 Midterms and 2028 Primary
Steve Hayes hosts a roundtable with Mike Warren, Jonah Goldberg and Chris Stirewalt to explore the Republican Party’s outlook for the upcoming midterms and the 2028 presidential contest.
In a recent Dispatch Podcast session, Steve Hayes convenes Mike Warren, Jonah Goldberg and Chris Stirewalt to map out the future of the conservative movement. The panel discusses the challenges facing the GOP as it approaches the 2026 midterm elections and looks ahead to the 2028 presidential nomination process. They weigh questions such as who could follow Donald Trump, how ideological trends are reshaping the party’s base, and what the 2028 primary landscape might resemble.
Warren announces the launch of his newsletter, Next Right, which stems from internal brainstorming among younger conservatives. The conversation also touches on Governor Brian Kemp’s role and the broader war for the party’s soul.
Why it matters
Understanding GOP strategy helps voters gauge the direction of U.S. politics in upcoming elections.
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