10 Minute Drill

Texas politics just took a major turn. Trump's Super PAC, the Senate Leadership Fund, and Elon Musk are all pouring money into resetting Ken Paxton's Senate race — and the cavalry is here. Meanwhile, James Talarico gets caught fundraising in California while claiming on Kimmel that his money "all comes from Texans," as a new PAC ad resurfaces his past comments on gender identity.

Also on the show: college football's ad wars heat up as the Senate Leadership Fund runs a national spot during the Ohio State–Texas broadcast; the House and Senate return this week with a Tuesday vote on the crypto CLARITY Act; and Abdul keeps trying to distance himself from Twitch streamer Hasan Piker — but the media isn't letting him off the hook.

In this episode: — Convention follow-up: members seeing real social media growth — Paxton's Texas race reset and where the money is coming from — Talarico's Kimmel moment and the fallout — The football ad onslaught between rival Super PACs — Crypto Week returns: what's in the CLARITY Act — Abdul, Hasan Piker, and the "just a Twitch streamer" defense — A look at the week ahead

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Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:37 - Midterm Convention Value

2:29 - Cavalry comes in for Texas turnaround

5:11 - College football political ads / OHIO

6:26 - Crypto Week

8:03 - Abdul’s awkward tailgate

8:31 - Abdul’s awkward Piker deflection

10:45 - Week ahead preview

25 years after the horrific terrorist attacks of September 11th, we remember that fateful day and why it’s so important to never forget the impact had on our country, especially as we move into the midterms.

We also check in on day 2 of the GOP Midterm convention in Dallas. Highlights from Vice President JD Vance, Speaker Mike Johnson, Senator Ted Cruz, and Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers.

And we wrap up with the five stories you may have missed this past week.

-New Hampshire Senate Race — Chris Pappas won the Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican John Sununu in November in a closely watched race that could have implications for control of the Senate.

-Big Government Healthcare Failure — A look at the latest arguments over government involvement in healthcare, rising costs, access, and the problems facing American patients.

-Decoy Dan — The left recruited a second Dan Sullivan to confuse Alaska voters, but there seems to be some collusion with left wing dark money groups.

-Socialism in 2026 — Wild takes from the 2026 Democratic Socialists as they try and label GLP-1s as “fascist”.

-Gavin Newsom’s Unwanted Visit — Gavin Newsom’s political activity in the South and his outreach in North Carolina goes without buy-in from southern Democratic candidates.

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0:00 - Intro

0:29 - Remembering 9/11

1:38 - GOP Day 2 Highlights

4:14 - NH Senate Race

5:35 - The Healthcare Failure

7:12 - The Left Recruits Decoy Dan

8:26 - Gavin Travels South

10:26 - The 2026 DSA Convention

On today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, we take a look at the RNC Midterm Convention as the 2026 midterm elections heat up. We break down JD Vance’s Thursday keynote at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, the New Hampshire Senate race following the Democratic primary, controversy surrounding Michigan Democrat William Lawrence, Lindsay Clancy and the TikTok movement surrounding her case, the failures of big-government healthcare, and Democrats’ counterprogramming in Dallas.

In this episode:

-JD Vance & the Republican Midterm Convention — What to expect from Vice President JD Vance’s Thursday keynote as Republicans gather in Dallas for their first-ever midterm convention.

-New Hampshire Senate Race — Chris Pappas won the Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican John Sununu in November in a closely watched race that could have implications for control of the Senate.

-William Lawrence & the Democratic Socialists — Michigan Democratic congressional candidate William Lawrence faces scrutiny over hundreds of deleted social media posts concerning police and prison abolition, open migration, the Senate, fossil fuels, and the nuclear family.

-Lindsay Clancy & TikTok — We examine the enormous amount of TikTok engagement surrounding the Lindsay Clancy case, including viral videos, online activism, fundraising, and the debate over how social media is shaping public perception of the case.

-Big Government Healthcare Failure — A look at the latest arguments over government involvement in healthcare, rising costs, access, and the problems facing American patients.

Subscribe for more coverage and analysis of the 2026 midterm elections, Congress, Democrats, Republicans, political campaigns, and the biggest stories shaping American politics.

0:00 - Intro

0:39 - Remembering Charlie Kirk

1:10 - Previewing Day 2 of the GOP Convention

3:29 - New Hampshire Senate Seat Flipping?

6:20 - Alaska Dems Recruit Decoy Dan Sullivan

10:14 - Lindsay Clancy and the TikTok Problem

13:38 - Failures in Healthcare Exposed

The 2026 midterm elections are heating up. This week, we take a closer look at the Republican midterm convention, the 2026 Senate map, the Texas Senate race, the rise of socialism, JD Vance’s proposal to support families with a stay-at-home parent, and Gavin Newsom’s political activity in the South.

We discuss the Republican convention in Dallas, including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, the GOP’s economic message, the latest jobs numbers, and the debate over competing visions for the country heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

We also break down the key 2026 Senate races in Michigan, New Hampshire, Maine, Alaska, Iowa, Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, and Georgia, as well as the latest developments in the Texas Senate race involving Ken Paxton and national political groups.

Plus, we examine the growth of Democratic socialism in 2026, the debate surrounding JD Vance’s proposed child care support for married couples with a stay-at-home parent, and Gavin Newsom’s political activity in North Carolina and across the South.

Topics include:

• 2026 midterm elections

• Republican convention

• Donald Trump and JD Vance

• 2026 Senate races

• Texas Senate race and Ken Paxton

• Democratic socialism

• Stay-at-home parents and child care policy

• Gavin Newsom and North Carolina politics

• The economy, inflation, and jobs

• Republican and Democratic campaign strategy

0:00 - Intro

0:42 - RNC Midterm Convention Preview

3:14 - Senate Big Board Look Ahead

6:08 - Texas Senate Race: Paxton Reinforcements

8:37 - Socialism in 2026

10:24 - JD Vance’s Plan for Moms

12:54 - Gavin is Unwanted in the South

We're officially post-Labor Day, and that means the GOP Convention is here.

Despite the narrative that nobody's showing up, all signs point to a packed two nights featuring Trump, Vance, and a lineup of high-profile senators and elected officials. We break down why the convention is happening, who's attending, and the themes to watch for — including the core contrast Republicans are drawing between competence and chaos, and the fight over affordability heading into the midterms.

We also dig into the shifting Senate map, where a once-safe Texas race is tightening and a dark-horse contest is emerging in New Hampshire. Plus, JD Vance's new proposal to redirect daycare funding toward stay-at-home moms is raising fresh questions about entitlement expansion, the Socialism 2026 conference returns with its latest cause, and we examine TikTok's role in spreading conspiracy theories amid the Clancy trial.

We close with a look at the week ahead, including Gavin Newsom's travels through the South.

More on the GOP Convention: https://gopconvention.com/

00:00 - Intro

00:34 - GOP Convention Preview

03:56 - Senate Map: Texas & New Hampshire

05:27 - Stay-at-Home Moms & Vance's Proposal

06:30 - Socialism 2026

07:29 - TikTok & the Clancy Trial

08:58 - Week Ahead: Gavin Newsom Heads South