Mark is joined by David Barklage, GOP political strategist and consultant, to conduct an election post-mortem following dramatic Republican losses both nationally and across Missouri. Barklage breaks down the $60 million influx of progressive and dark money that helped dismantle the GOP's legislative supermajority and flip key seats, explains why the swing against Republicans exceeded post-Watergate 1974 levels, and examines the erosion of suburban support in St. Charles County that contributed to Congresswoman Ann Wagner's defeat. He also outlines how Governor Mike Kehoe and state lawmakers must refocus on core issues like infrastructure and education to rebuild voter trust, analyzes the national shifts in Texas, and assesses where polling turnout models missed the mark.
