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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Trump Senate pick makes 'empty vessel' a viable political identity

Tim Miller, host of the Bulwark podcast, and Jim Messina, former Obama campaign manager, talk about the stakes of the South Carolina Senate race, Trump's extraordinary effort to see his candidate to victory and whether Darline Graham is damaged enough as a candidate to be vulnerable to the very compelling Democratic candidate Annie Andrews.

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - As GOP stares down potential midterms CATASTROPHE, Trump continues to dismiss voters' economic woes

Voters are souring on President Trump's economy as they feel the impact of tariffs and the Iran war. New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Jim Messina join Alicia Menendez with their analysis.

What specific geopolitical and economic issues are being linked to voter dissatisfaction with the economy in this report?
Voters are expressing economic woes driven by the impact of tariffs and the Iran war.
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What are the primary factors currently causing voters to sour on President Trump's economy according to analysts?
Voters are feeling the impact of tariffs and the Iran war, which are contributing to their dissatisfaction with the economy.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'What was she hiding?': Ex-WH official reacts to Harp refusing to get security clearance for a year

The Daily Beast published Natalie Harp's fawning apparent letters to President Trump. This comes after MS NOW reported Harp had no security clearance for over a year despite working closely with Trump. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard has more details. New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Jim Messina join Alicia Menendez to share their thoughts.

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'You CANNOT make it up': Nicolle reacts to Trump gushing about GRASS

Donald Trump sang the praises of the grass company responsible for reseeding the grass damaged on the White House lawn during his own 'America 250' festivities. Nicolle Wallace is joined by Charlie Sykes and Jim Messina for analysis on Deadline White House.

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'STUNNING RESULT' in Florida shows energized Democrats; pundits struck dumb

Democratic pollster Fernand Amandi and former Obama campaign manager Jim Messina talk with Jen Psaki about why the surprising results of the Florida primary elections point to strong Democratic momentum and a real opportunity for Florida Democratic candidates for the first time in over a decade. Newly nominated Democratic candidate for Senate, Angie Nixon, joins to discuss the key to her "stunning" success despite significantly smaller fundraising and a lower national profile compared to the opponent she defeated.

AXIOS (Holly Otterbein) - Democrats face a post-Trump identity crisis for 2028

Democrats are barreling toward an identity crisis: When Donald Trump is gone, they're not sure what they'll stand for. - Top party strategists are warning they can't win back the White House in 2028 by coasting on voters' dissatisfaction with the president and MAGA. Why it matters: Democrats expect to pick up congressional seats in this year's midterms by riding an anti-Trump wave — and history suggests they're probably right. But some in the party worry they could learn the wrong lessons from victory. - "You can't win a presidential election on opposition alone," Jim Messina, who was Barack Obama's 2012 campaign manager, told Axios. - "The midterms are going to be 85-90% driven by voter opposition to Trump and maybe 10-15% based on…

AXIOS (Holly Otterbein) - Centrist Dems launch '28 mission: Stop AOC

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Moderate Democrats are on a mission to stop the next Bernie Sanders , starting with New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez . - Third Way , an influential center-left group, is bringing together hundreds of elected officials, party leaders and operatives here this weekend to build a case for nominating a middle-of-the-road Democrat — not a liberal — for president in 2028. Why it matters: Centrist Democrats' efforts to shape the next election have taken on a new urgency as liberals such as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and others have unexpectedly won races. - It's a reflection of the deep divisions within the party over how to take on President Trump's MAGA Republicans. What they're saying: Third Way…