From Trump’s megabill to Shapiro’s Pa. state budget
Could Democrats or Republicans turn this widely unpopular bill into a political win in 2026? Plus, we’ll look at what’s holding up Pennsylvania's state budget.
Air Date: July 8, 2025 12:00 pm
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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech after the 2024 Presidential election, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, on the campus of Howard University in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
What do the results of the 2024 election, ‘the red wave’, mean for the Democratic Party? President-elect Donald Trump swept Blue Wall states and gained ground with Latino voters. Some red states swung even further to the right. Democrats were unseated in state races across the country. Where did the party go wrong?
Did the Democrats’ messaging on democracy and abortion fall flat, or was it drowned out by Trump’s intense focus on the economy and immigration? The bottom line is, Democrats lost, and may continue to lose if they don’t make changes.
Guests
Neil Oxman – Democratic strategist, The Campaign Group
Nikil Saval – Rep for the 1st district in the Pennsylvania State Senate
Victor Martinez – morning show radio host on La Kalle 99.9FM