Stuart Stevens: Democrats Need to Attack Harder | Hopium with Simon Rosenberg

Stuart Stevens joins Simon Rosenberg of Hopium for a blunt, wide-ranging conversation on Ukraine, Trump, the 2026 Senate map, and why Democrats cannot afford to play small. Stevens argues that Ukraine is winning, Trump is dragging Republicans into losing political terrain, and Democrats should stop apologizing, stop overthinking “messaging,” and go on offense. From shocking Senate polling in Ohio, Iowa, Alaska, North Carolina, Georgia, Maine, and Texas to Trump’s coming “Trumpapalooza” midterm convention, this conversation lays out the opportunity Democrats have heading into 2026 — if they are willing to attack harder, hold Republicans accountable, and campaign on reform, democracy, and accountability. Stevens also warns that Republicans must own Trump’s corruption, failed wars, extremist appointments, and attacks on democratic institutions. 00:00 Stuart Stevens Joins Hopium 01:40 Why Ukraine Is Winning 05:00 Ukraine Is Hitting Russia’s War Machine 07:14 Trump, Putin, and the GOP’s Russia Problem 09:08 The 2026 Senate Map Is Suddenly Competitive 11:07 Why Republicans Have No Message 14:40 Why Democrats Need to Embrace Change 15:22 Democrats Need More Swagger 17:38 Why Accountability Has to Be on the Ballot 22:40 The Anti-Trump Energy Democrats Should Use 26:57 How to Counter Trump’s Midterm Convention 32:08 Every Republican Owns Trump 34:39 Why Democrats Need a Long-Term Strategy 36:01 Prosecuting Trumpworld and Crypto Corruption 38:35 Why “Messaging” Makes Democrats Weaker 39:21 Where to Find Stuart Stevens 41:09 Closing 🤝 Join the Lincoln Square community on Substack today for unparalleled insights, expert commentary, and news from your favorite pro-democracy voices. Subscribe for free at: https://bit.ly/4jCEUFj 🔔 Subscribe to Lincoln Square on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YEQB4N -🛍️ Get Official Pro-Democracy Merch & Protest Gear Support the movement and wear it proudly. Use code YOUTUBE for 15% off 👉 https://bit.ly/4pBuhUI 💙 Support Independent, Pro-Democracy Media Your support helps inform disengaged Americans nationwide. Every $10 reaches 1,000 voters with the facts. Donate via ActBlue: https://bit.ly/4sBec40 📲 Stay Connected with Lincoln Square Instagram:   / lincolnsquarehq   Facebook:   / lincolnsquarehq   TikTok:   / lincolnsquarehq   Sez Us: https://sez.us/user/lincolnsquarehq?1... BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lincolnsquar... YouTube:    / @lincolnsquaremedia   Xitter: https://x.com/LincolnSquareHQ Substack: lincolnsquare.media #politics #lincolnsquare #democracy #trump #lincolnproject