366: Too Much Winning In 2026 with Dr. Amy Acton, David Pepper, & Bobby Pulido

366: Too Much Winning In 2026 with Dr. Amy Acton, David Pepper, & Bobby Pulido

Author: Politicon April 23, 2026 Duration: 1:39:15

James and Al discuss the redrawing of Congressional districts in Virginia in the wider context of the gerrymandering battle being waged for the House and share lesser-known issues plaguing our democracy.  Then they are joined by Ohio’s gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial candidates, Amy Acton and David Pepper, and they dive into healthcare, corruption, and the need for political change.  They also welcome Tejano star-turned-TX-15 candidate Bobby Pulido to game out how to win in Texas, bring back conservative-minded Latino voters, and craft a strong economic message, capped off with a short musical performance.

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David Pepper: Twitter | Acton For Governor | Website | Author 

Bobby Pulido: Campaign Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube 

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