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'We demand a repeal': James Carville's 2026 gameplan
MSNBC· 2025-07-22 04:31
I am very excited about this conversation. We need to have it. The man who famously coined the phrase, "It's the economy, stupid," has an idea for a new unifying message for Democrats to run on in 2026.Quote, "We demand a repeal. A repeal of Mr.. Trump's spending law is the one word that should redefine the midterms. Every Democrat can run on it with outrage directed not at the president or a person, but at this disastrous bill." The man himself, Democratic strategy superstar James Carville, who helped elec ...
‘Pushed by MAGA base for years’: Joe SLAMS Trump’s Democratic 'hoax’ claims over Epstein outrage
MSNBC· 2025-07-17 11:32
Political Commentary & Public Discourse - The report centers on President Trump's stance on the Jeffrey Epstein case and the reactions from his supporters, conservative media, and political commentators [2][4][5] - Trump dismisses the Epstein issue as a "hoax" perpetrated by Democrats, a claim disputed by various sources [1][5][12] - Key figures within the MAGA movement, including Charlie Kirk and Alex Jones, express disagreement with Trump's dismissal of the Epstein case, highlighting a divide within his base [21] - The report suggests the Epstein case has become a foundational belief within the MAGA movement, linked to broader conspiracy theories [13][14] Media & Information Analysis - The media reports conflicting messages from President Trump regarding the Epstein files and his supporters' concerns [3][4][5] - NBC and MSNBC reporting emphasizes the lack of evidence for an actual client list related to Epstein [9] - The report highlights the role of conservative media figures in pushing the Epstein narrative, contradicting Trump's claim of it being a Democratic hoax [22] Potential Political Ramifications - The report suggests Trump's handling of the Epstein case could alienate some of his most loyal supporters [2][16] - The report questions the logic behind Trump's strategy, suggesting it could lead supporters to question his credibility on other issues [26] - The report indicates that transparency regarding the Epstein case could win loyalty and support from voters [18]
‘He’s dead, he’s gone’: Trump tries to move on from Epstein by blaming Democrats
NBC News· 2025-07-16 21:00
Political Fallout for the Republican Party - The Republican party faces internal division due to the Epstein files controversy, potentially impacting support for President Trump and creating opportunities for Democratic attacks [19][20][21] - Some Republicans in MAGA-heavy districts may face political consequences in the midterms if they don't call for the release of the Epstein files [15] - Speaker Johnson is in a tough position, attempting to balance appealing to the Republican base with maintaining support for President Trump [10][11] Trump's Relationship with His Base - President Trump is tackling the blowback over the Epstein files in a way that targets his own followers, a departure from his usual tactics [1][6] - There is a sense of disillusionment among some in Trump's base who feel he is not keeping promises regarding the Epstein files [5] - The administration points to policy achievements to counter disillusionment, while Trump views the Epstein case as old news [6] The Epstein Files and Transparency - The release of the Epstein files is complicated by concerns about erroneously blaming innocent people [14] - A key point of contention is the definition of "credible information" regarding the files, with some wanting all information released [13][14] - Democrats are seizing on the division within the Republican party caused by the Epstein files to undermine Trump's support [20][21] Bondi and the Department of Justice - President Trump is standing behind Attorney General Bondi but has seemingly positioned her to take the blame if the Epstein issue persists [7] - Bondi's absence from a White House event related to fentanyl penalties raises questions about her involvement and potential desire to avoid scrutiny [8][9]
Trump Calls Epstein Case a ‘Big Hoax’ | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-07-16 19:15
It's all been a big hoax. It's perpetrated by the Democrats and some stupid Republicans and foolish Republicans fall into the net. Mr.. President, I know you want to move past all this intrigue over the Epstein files, but I do want to ask you to clarify something you said this morning. You said this was all a hoax. Has your attorney general told you this was a hoax.What evidence have you seen. Not the attorney general. No, I know it's a hoax. It's started by Democrats. It's been run by the Democrats for fou ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-16 19:10
Political Strategy - Democrats are planning for the 2026 elections and aiming to regain control of the House of Representatives [1] Policy Focus - US House of Representatives emphasizes the importance of planning for the future, particularly concerning issues related to BloombergGreen [1]
President Trump says he's 'lost a lot of faith' in Republicans who broke with him over Epstein files
NBC News· 2025-07-16 17:18
You mentioned past supporters when you were talking about the the Epstein issue. Does that mean that you're effectively disowning any supporters who are now lost a lot of faith in certain people. Yeah, I lost because they got duped by the Democrats.The Democrats are good for nothing. They've done a terrible job. They almost destroyed our country.If I didn't get elected, all these numbers you're hearing about, they found 25 billion dollars and another 25 is coming in and hundreds of billions of dollars is po ...
Poking the bear? Dems join MAGA base in push for Trump to release Epstein files
MSNBC· 2025-07-15 15:49
It is not letting up the growing calls for the Justice Department to release more information about the Jeffrey Epstein case, including from the halls of Congress. One congressman saying, "Release the Epstein files." Another quote, "Your base wants to know." Another even asking, "Who are the rich and powerful being protected?" But all those calls now coming from Democrats. This after President Trump and his attorney general have been blasted by their own MAGA supporters over their shifting stances in this c ...
Obama's call to action for Democrats: 'Toughen up' and 'less whining'
MSNBC· 2025-07-15 12:52
Former President Barack Obama delivered a dose of tough love to Democrats at a private DNC fundraiser over the weekend. Obama urged Democrats in despair over the state of the country to toughen up and do something. NBC News obtained excerpts of Obama's remarks from the president's team which read in part this.I think it's going to require a little bit less naval gazing, a little less whining, and being in fetal positions. It's going to require Democrats to just toughen up. Obama went on to say he wasn't sur ...
‘Just a joke’: Fmr. Dem Rep. is skeptical Musk is even serious about leading a new political party
MSNBC· 2025-07-05 21:37
Following the fade out of his friendship with Donald Trump, billionaire Elon Musk has a new fixation, trying to form a new political party. Musk has been a vocal critic of Trump's mega bill and vowed retribution against those who voted for it. He posted a poll on the 4th of July about the creation of the quote America Party, floating the idea of focusing on winning about two to three Senate seats and eight to 10 House seats in order to try to influence legislation in Congress.Former Congressman Connor Lamb ...
GOP Trump critic Rep. Don Bacon on listening to both sides and why he voted for Trump’s megabill
MSNBC· 2025-07-05 20:30
in Congress. A retired brigadier general in the Air Force, Bacon was first elected to the House in 2016, the same cycle as Donald Trump's first presidential election. In the decades since, Bacon's become known as one of the few Republicans who's been unafraid to speak his mind based on his principles, his beliefs, and what he thinks is best for his constituents, even if that doesn't sit well with his party.Announcing his retirement, Bacon told the New York Times, quote, "I'd like to fight for the soul of ou ...