From the Right · Watch · November 2, 2026
Nov 2 · On the eve of the midterms, election analyst Larry Sabato predicts a blue wave, strategist Mike Madrid says the polls are missing a surge of young Latino voters, and Benny Johnson calls the Democratic lead in the polls a mirage
Newsmax: “This blue tsunami is truly a mirage.” Benny Johnson questions polling ahead of the midterm elections, arguing that the results could have far-reaching implications for the nation's future. @RobFinnertyUSA @bennyjohnson
Grade A (100/100). Benny Johnson tells Rob Finnerty he expects a blue mirage, says the polls are wrong and points to early voting and NBC News polling on the economy and immigration
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Splits: Benny Johnson tells Rob Finnerty he expects a blue mirage, says the polls are wrong and points to early voting and NBC News polling on the economy and immigration
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