Polls Open on 'Mini' Super Tuesday | Balance of Power 05/19/2026
Speakers
Adam Stulberg
— Chair and Professor at Georgia Tech's Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
Romaine Bostick
— Anchor, Bloomberg
Summary
The episode covers primary elections across six states, focusing on Georgia and Trump's endorsements. Energy expert Adam Stulberg argues that energy markets will remain elevated due to structural damage from the Iran conflict, impacting consumers and markets. Political analysis centers on Trump's influence in Republican primaries and the competitive landscape in Georgia.
- Primary elections held in Georgia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Idaho, and Texas.
- President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in Texas Senate runoff against John Cornyn.
- Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens discusses voter concerns about affordability and AI initiatives.
- Adam Stulberg predicts sustained high energy prices due to supply chain disruptions and damaged infrastructure.
- Senate advanced a war powers resolution rebuking Trump over Iran, voting 50-47.
- Georgia Republican Party chair expects a runoff in the Senate primary.
- Tom Massie's Kentucky primary is the most expensive House primary in history at $32 million.
Trade Ideas
Energy prices to stay elevated long-term
Energy markets will not return to pre-conflict normal due to displaced tankers, depleted supply stocks, damaged infrastructure, and weakened market shock absorbers, keeping pressure on prices and leading to sustained higher and more volatile energy costs.
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