Democrats caught on camera coaching candidate on how to be 'authentic' in 2026 messaging

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. An unclipped interview reveals the prep behind an interview with Pete Buttigieg, former transportation secretary, and Pennsylvania Democratic candidate Bob Brooks. (Credit: The Bench) FIRST ON FOX — Democrats campaigning in Pennsylvania inadvertently posted a video online, giving a look behind the curtain of their 2026 midterm strategy and how they’re preparing to appear more authentic and win back voters who felt "left behind." The clip, viewed by Fox News Digital and not previously reported, shows Democratic Pennsylvania candidate Bob Brooks in a conversation with Biden-era Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who couldn't even remember what district he was campaigning in. The pair received coaching from an off-screen staffer, urging them to stay on message. "Think about your audience," the staffer prompted. "Why is this race so important? We n