YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Symone: Dems need a nominee that is 'as battle tested as possible'
Symone breaks down the Democratic National Committee’s new presidential primary calendar ahead of the 2028 election.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Who are the Democratic front runners emerging for the 2028 Presidential election?
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how the Democrats are trying to distance themselves from the woke. Dan Turrentine and Batya Ungar-Sargon weigh in. Meanwhile, as the midterms approach, character does matter. Erick Erickson explains why. Later, has Vice President Vance snatched the MAGA crown? Mark Halperin examines the possibility. Also, the latest on the devastating Indiana floods. Fire Chief Scott Jones and Frank Toole provide an update. Plus, controversial Flock cameras continue to cause nationwide outrage as the company starts to pull back on data sharing. Sheriff Mike Chitwood assesses the response. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
AI:The Democratic Party is scrambling to navigate internal fractures as they attempt to distance their platform from woke ideology ahead of the 2028 presidential cycle, even as leadership works to finalize a primary calendar that places South Carolina in a pivotal kickoff position. Amidst these maneuvering efforts by the establishment to maintain control, Vice President Vance's rising influence suggests a potential consolidation of the MAGA movement. Meanwhile, the nation continues to grapple with the fallout from devastating flooding in Indiana and growing public outrage over surveillance capabilities involving Flock cameras, as local law enforcement assesses the impact of data-sharing controversies on community trust.Open
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Can a Dem snag a win in Florida? This Ex-GOP Congressman’s plan to defeat Trump-backed Byron Donalds
Democrats approved their 2028 primary calendar with South Carolina kicking it off. Meanwhile, another round of primaries is ahead, including in Florida where Former Republican Rep. David Jolly aims to win the state’s governorship as a Democrat. He joins The Weekend to discuss.
AI:The Democratic National Committee has officially finalized its 2028 presidential primary calendar, centering the contest on South Carolina as the first state to hold ballots. Amidst these structural shifts, former Republican Congressman David Jolly is attempting a political pivot by running for Governor of Florida as a Democrat. Jolly's strategy focuses on challenging Trump-backed Republican Byron Donalds in an effort to reclaim the state for the Democratic Party through unconventional partisan realignment.Open
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - BREAKING: DNC finalizes 2028 primary calendar with South Carolina kicking off contest
MS NOW Political Analyst Matthew Bartlett and Michael Hardaway, former Communications Director for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, join Alex Witt to discuss the state of the midterms and the buildup to the 2028 presidential primary season.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘All gas no brakes’: DNC Chair sees momentum for Democrats ahead of midterms
The DNC completes their summer meeting in Austin, Texas today where they are expected to give final approval to their Presidential primary calendar that has South Carolina’s primary first in January. Their meeting comes amid growing Democratic optimism and turnout in recent primary elections. But the party also faces internal turmoil over questions surrounding leadership and fundraising. DNC Chair Ken Martin joins The Weekend to discuss.
AI:The Democratic National Committee concluded its summer meeting in Austin, Texas, where leadership officially moved to place South Carolina at the head of the 2028 presidential primary calendar. DNC Chair Ken Martin is attempting to project a narrative of "all gas no brakes" momentum and optimism heading into the midterms, yet this strategic realignment appears to be a transparent attempt by the establishment to gatekeep the process and favor preferred candidates over outsiders. Despite the party's attempts to manufacture confidence through these calendar shifts, the organization remains deeply fractured by internal turmoil concerning leadership stability and an escalating reliance on massive fundraising to maintain control amidst growing…Open