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Looking ahead, the conversation anticipates the 2026 political landscape and the upcoming presidential primaries. There is skepticism about how candidates like Pritzker and others will be held accountable for their policies, especially on crime and corruption, which remain persistent issues.
The discussion includes a forecast about the 2026 elections, suggesting that primary elections in New Hampshire, Iowa, South Carolina, and Nevada will focus on core issues like the economy, crime, and immigration. It predicts that the Democratic primaries will feature intense competition and mudslinging, with candidates needing to clearly differentiate themselves on these critical issues.