Republicans got smoked in the 2026 midterms. The Democratic Socialists of America scored major victories, establishment politicians took a beating, and the Republican Party is facing serious questions about its future.So what happens now?On this explosive episode of The Jeff Dornik Show, Jeff welcomes political commentator and Navy veteran Chad Caton for a no-holds-barred examination of the election results, the growing divide between MAGA and America First conservatives, and whether Republican voters have finally had enough of broken promises.But things get especially heated when Chad challenges producer Robby over protest voting, constitutional principles, and the consequences of abandoning the Republican Party.Robby fires back, explaining why he voted against the Republican candidate in Montana and arguing that political parties must earn the votes they receive.The confrontation escalates into a passionate debate over Donald Trump's foreign policy, military strikes, Iran, presidential war powers, and whether American troops should be placed at risk in another foreign conflict.TOPICS INCLUDE:• Why Republicans suffered devastating midterm losses • How the DSA challenged the Democratic establishment • MAGA vs. America First: Can the Republican coalition survive? • Did protest voters send Washington a message? • Chad Caton confronts Robby over voting and the Constitution • Why Robby voted Democrat in Montana • Thomas Massie, JD Vance, and the future of the Republican Party • AI data centers, American jobs, and Trump's technology policies • Iran, military intervention, and the promise of no new wars • Congressional authority vs. presidential military power • The failures of America's two-party political system • What the 2026 election means for the 2028 presidential raceDespite their heated disagreements, Chad and Robby find common ground on the importance of principled debate, military service, and protecting the next generation from unnecessary wars.Can Republicans rebuild their coalition before 2028, or have voters fundamentally changed the American political landscape?Watch The Jeff Dornik Show for independent political commentary, challenging conversations, and debates that don't end when somebody disagrees.Follow Chad Caton: X: @ImFiredUpToo PickAx: @ThugzillaSupport the show: Supermassive Black Coffee https://supermassiveblackcoffee.com Use promo code JEFF for 20% off. Catch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform. Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork