Will Trump follow Clinton’s example after historic midterm defeat? | On Balance Full Show

On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses Republicans' historic midterm defeat and whether President Trump can follow former President Clinton's example of political recovery. Erick Erickson weighs in.


Meanwhile, one of the most shocking parts of the midterms was the polls, with Democrats outperforming expectations. Frank Luntz breaks down the numbers.


Later, Democrats face a choice between investigating President Trump and delivering on voters' priorities. Evan Barker, Mike Nellis and Dan Turrentine examine the party's mandate.


Also, Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed's (D-MI) victory speech draws scrutiny over his rhetoric and political positions.


Plus, Vice President JD Vance blames the Republican defeat partly on the war and U.S. relations with Israel. Batya Ungar-Sargon and Steve Cortes assess the political implications.

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This episode originally aired Nov. 4, 2026.

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