Story perspectives

Focus Group Explains Ossoff Race Shifts, Analysts Say

8/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Political analyst Amy Walter returned to The Bulwark podcast for a pundit therapy session with host Sarah.
They discussed a Georgia swing-voter focus group’s views on Sen. Jon Ossoff and his opponent.
They examined polling misses in Wisconsin and Michigan primaries and noted a focus group that explained David Crowley’s surge.
They debated swing voters’ biggest complaints about both parties and cited Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Woke 1 was crazy” comment.

1 of 1

Story summary

Political analyst Amy Walter returned to The Bulwark podcast for a pundit therapy session with host Sarah.
They discussed a Georgia swing-voter focus group’s views on Sen. Jon Ossoff and his opponent.
They examined polling misses in Wisconsin and Michigan primaries and noted a focus group that explained David Crowley’s surge.
They debated swing voters’ biggest complaints about both parties and cited Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Woke 1 was crazy” comment.