Everyone Is Rigging Election Maps. It Could Backfire. | Nate Silver

Fake polls. Betting markets. Gerrymandering. And billions of dollars spent. Are the rules of American elections being rewritten? Polling guru and Silver Bulletin founder Nate Silver joins Shane Smith to break down the chaos surrounding the 2026 midterms, from fabricated polls and the money behind election betting to an escalating redistricting war that could backfire on Republicans. Plus: Trump's sinking approval ratings, the possibility of a Democratic wave, and the Senate races that could change the balance of power in Washington. For nonpartisan data on the 2026 midterm election, check out USAFacts election hub:https://usafacts.org/elections/ Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vicenews?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vicevideo #VICENews #News