Steve Kornacki: The Balance Has Shifted, 56% Now Say They’re Traditional Republican, in 2025 the Majority Was on the MAGA Side

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KORNACKI: "This is interesting, too, I thought, kristen. Within what we think of as the president’s base, among Republicans in this poll, look at the difference here, among those who call themselves MAGA Republicans has approval rating 93%, not bad. Among those who say more of a traditional Republican, 63. Compare this to a year ago, it was the MAGA number is not moving that much. This number is. And the other thing picking-up in the poll, how do you identify yourself, do you call yourself a MAGA Republican or traditional Republican? The balance has shifted, now 56% who say traditional Republican. Look what the number was in 2025. The majority was on the MAGA side. That shifted too. Note of caution. Note of uncertainty. We showed you the generic ballot, break it down, asking folks, will you definitely vote in the midterm? There is a motivation edge for Democrats, lead by 12 on the ballot with definitely, 80% of the folks in the poll. Those who say probably or no, some folks who say no to poll end-you voting. The Republicans have the advantage with nose who are not sure they will be voting now. So the more Republicans succeed in expanding the electorate, may be table to bring the generic ballot down."