Founders Town Hall: Handicapping the Midterms

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The Dispatch Staff. (2026, September 28). Founders Town Hall: Handicapping the Midterms. The Dispatch. https://thedispatch.com/article/founders-town-hall-handicapping-the-midterms/

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Dispatch co-founders Steve Hayes and Jonah Goldberg will host a Zoom Town Hall for Lifetime and Premium members on September 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET to discuss the upcoming midterm elections, including developments in the Middle East and the United Nations, congressional Republicans' distancing from the White House, and potential issues with public polling accuracy. The event also marks The Dispatch’s seventh anniversary, with a preview of future plans.

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The co-founders of The Dispatch, Steve Hayes and Jonah Goldberg, are hosting a Founders Town Hall event on Zoom for Lifetime and Premium members on Tuesday, September 29, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The discussion will cover the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, focusing on recent developments in the Middle East and at the United Nations, congressional Republicans' distancing from the White House, and whether public polling accurately reflects support for Democrats. Additionally, they will celebrate The Dispatch's seventh birthday and provide a preview of future plans for the platform.

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🔮 Our next Founders Town Hall for Lifetime and Premium members will be held on Zoom tomorrow, Thursday, October 29, at 7:00 p.m. ET.

2026-10-28 · mixed framing · Founders Town Hall: Midterms Preview

🔮 Our next Founders Town Hall for Lifetime and Premium members will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, September 29, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

2026-09-28 · mixed framing · Founders Town Hall: Handicapping the Midterms

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The 2026 midterm elections are just weeks away, and Dispatch co-founders Steve Hayes and Jonah Goldberg are excited to break it all down and answer questions from our Lifetime and Premium members.

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🔮 Our next Founders Town Hall for Lifetime and Premium members will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, September 29, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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Our next Founders Town Hall for Lifetime and Premium members will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, September 29, at 8:00 p.m. ET. asserted

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Somebody wake up that guy from Green Day, because it’s nearly October! asserted

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The 2026 midterm elections are just weeks away, and Dispatch co-founders Steve Hayes and Jonah Goldberg are excited to break it all down and answer questions from our Lifetime and Premium members. asserted

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On the docket: - Breaking down the latest developments in the Middle East and at the United Nations - Looking into how congressional Republicans have started distancing themselves from the White House - Weighing whether public polling might be overestimating Democrats’ support - Celebrating The Dispatch’s seventh birthday and previewing what we have in store uncertain

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