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"There was a virtue signaling that made it seem as if ordinary folks, if they did not say things in exactly the right way or meet this litmus test that they were being chastised, pushed away...the truth is most of us are complicated." MS NOW's Ari Melber spoke with Brian Tyler Cohen about his new interview with former President Barack Obama where they discussed the challenges facing Democrats and how to mobilize younger voters. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. Same mission. New name. » Su ...

TAKEN A HIT AMID OVERWHELMINGLY UNPOPULAR IMMIGRATION AND DEPORTATION OPERATIONS. ACCORDING TO THE LATEST POLL, HIS APPROVAL RATING STANDS AT 36%, DOWN FOUR POINTS FROM JUST LAST MONTH. AND A YEAR INTO PRESIDENT TRUMP'S SECOND TERM, THREE NEW POLLS SHOW MORE VOTERS NOW SAY JOE BIDEN DID A BETTER JOB as president than Donald Trump. A Harvard-Harris poll found 51 % of registered voters say Trump is doing a worse job than Biden versus 49 % who say he's doing better. The latest Rasmussen poll found 48 % of like ...

of Homeland Security Jay Johnson and former political director of the California Republican Party and co-founder of the Lincoln Project Mike Madrid gentlemen those are two very different ends of the spectrum on immigration and it's interesting today because you know we've been I'm planning on doing this topic and talk about where Democrats need to be using that Obama clip and some others. And there was a Republican congressman in this hearing today who brought that sentiment from Obama and a few others out ...

Elon Musk: “They [The Democrats] don't want the waste and fraud turned off because it is a gigantic magnet to attract illegal immigrants and have them stay in the country." https://t.co/r7hy6sbJnm ...

YesJack (@jackunheard):Holy smokes. The Democrats are PISSED.Sen. John Fetterman just DEMANDED VOTER ID:“And now me, as a Democrat, I do not believe that it’s unreasonable to show I.D. just to vote.”Pass the SAVE Act now.https://t.co/fy6jpzgws2 ...

WE MENTIONED JOE'S APPEARANCE LAST WEEK WIT JIMMY KIMMEL OUT IN LOS ANGELES. HE ALSO SAT DOWN WITH BILL MAHER ON FRIDAY AND HAD A WIDE-RANGING CONVERSATIONS WITH THE HOSTS OF POD SAVE AMERICA, THE HIT POLITICAL PODCAST LED BY FORMER AIDES TO BARACK OBAMA. HERE NOW AS PART OF THEIR DISCUSSION.HOW ARE YOU GUYS DOING. PRETTY GOOD. ALL RIGHT. ALL THINGS CONSIDERED.DEPRESSED. NO. ANGRY.SO WHAT DO YOU guys say, what's your answer when people come up to you and ask you the question that they always ask me is, are ...

into America's political and generational divide, especially when it comes to young voters. The survey of 18 ,000 Americans finds that Trump supporters born after 1981 are more in favor of socially conservative values and hierarchical gender roles. 26 % believe the man should lead and the woman should follow.That's twice the rate of older Trump voters. And researchers say more younger voters in both parties show an openness to political violence. The report concludes with this.The ultimate question is not w ...

Political Landscape & Movement Dynamics - The MAGA movement aims to present itself as inclusive, attracting individuals from diverse backgrounds [1] - The Democratic Party needs to foster new movements and institutions, moving beyond reliance on figures from the Obama era [1] - The Democratic National Committee (DNC) decided not to release an autopsy report of what happened in 2024 [2] Republican Party's Internal Conflicts & Future - Turning Point USA conference showcased internal conflicts within the Republican Party, potentially energizing the base but also providing fodder for criticism [1] - Key questions remain regarding the future direction of the GOP, including whether it will return to free market orthodoxy or continue with tariffs and protectionism [1] - The Republican party's autopsy after the 2012 election suggested anointing a pro-immigration Marco Rubio type, which ultimately led to Donald Trump [2] Leadership & Legacy - There are questions about who will inherit the legacy of Trumpism and what the party stands for beyond Trump himself [1] - Potential candidates to inherit Trump's legacy include JD Vance, Ted Cruz, Don Jr, and Pete Hegseth [1] - The discussion revolves around the soul of the Republican party, debating between white nationalist/anti-Semitic coded ideologies and an America First/MAGA approach [1] Democratic Party's Challenges - The Democratic Party's focus has been on persuading and mobilizing persuadable voters, which needs to shift towards energizing the base with honest and passionate beliefs [1] - The Democratic Party faces the challenge of maintaining unity around core issues, as disagreements on other issues can hinder progress [2]

Republican Party Dynamics - Signs indicate a loosening of President Trump's influence within the MAGA base and increasing resistance from Republicans [1] - Some Republicans express dissatisfaction with the heavily redacted and incomplete Jeffrey Epstein files release, despite the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by Trump [1] - Republican Congressman Thomas Massie criticizes the document release as failing to comply with the law's spirit and letter [2] - House Republicans defied President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson by forcing a vote on expanding Affordable Care Act subsidies [2] - Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green notes the worsening disarray within the Republican party [3] - 13 Republicans voted with Democrats to overturn one of President Trump's executive orders [3] - Some Republicans in Indiana voted against redistricting, signaling the beginning of lame duck season for 2026 campaigns [4] - Younger Republicans are increasingly coming out against President Trump, suggesting a potential reckoning and the glimmers of a post-Trump Republican party [21][22] Economic Sentiment and Political Impact - 37% of Republicans believe the economy is not working well for them, according to an NPR/PBS News Marist poll [11][12] - Concerns exist that President Trump's economic messaging is out of touch with voters' lived experiences [2][5][8] - Voters are experiencing fatigue related to both their financial situations and the constant "chaos and spectacle" associated with President Trump [9] - Tariffs implemented by President Trump are making it difficult for average household item prices to decrease [13] - The cumulative effect of perceived disconnect between President Trump's actions and the economic struggles of Americans is hitting people hard [14] Individual Republican Decisions - Congresswoman Lee Stefonic's decision not to run for governor is attributed to avoiding a prolonged primary and not wanting to defend Donald Trump for another two years in her district [15][16] - Elise Stefanik's actions communicate extreme frustration, potentially due to Trump's influence [28]