MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the results of primary elections across six states and is joined by The New York Times’ Molly Jong-Fast and political commentator Sam Seder for analysis. (The Beat's YouTube: https://ms.now/ari)
AI:Democratic primary turnout has surged across six key battleground states, signaling a potential shift in the political landscape ahead of upcoming elections. While some analysts view this explosive voter participation as the start of a blue wave, others suggest it reflects an ongoing tension between the Democratic establishment and the rising progressive movement within the party.Open
On a good day, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer can see a Democratic majority in 2027. Why it matters: On a bad one, he can see the caucus that comes with it. - Abdul El-Sayed's 48.5% to 47.5% victory over Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) exposed an uncomfortable reality for Schumer: Some of the Democrats most likely to deliver him a majority may also be the hardest to lead . - "If you're Chuck Schumer, I'm dangerous," El-Sayed said during the campaign . "If you're AIPAC, I'm dangerous. If you're a corporate PAC, I'm dangerous." Driving the news: Schumer was quick to endorse El-Sayed Wednesday, like he did after Graham Platner clobbered his preferred candidate in Maine. - "We look forward to working with Abdul and Democrats across…
