Joining us now, host of the Independent Americans podcast and founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America, Paul Reichoff. John Nichols and Denver WLman are still with us. You know, I thought, Paul, that you were the perfect guy to talk to about Graham.I thought he'd be right up your alley. Tell me what you think. I think he's impressive and I think he's going to be popular.I think he's going to be exciting, but I think he's going to be, like so many others, dragged back down by the Democratic brand. ...

Resisting the Trump administration doesn’t relieve the Democratic Party of its need to acknowledge its mistakes and advance a coherent policy program, says @clive_crook (via @opinion) https://t.co/naUjEVSAU0 ...

ON MSNBC. IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE. >> WHO STILL.>> DOUBTS THAT AMERICA. >> IS A PLACE WHERE. >> ALL.>> THINGS ARE POSSIBLE, WHO STILL WONDERS IF THE. >> DREAM OF OUR. >> FOUNDERS IS ALIVE IN OUR TIME, WHO STILL QUESTIONS.>> THE POWER OF. >> OUR DEMOCRACY. >> TONIGHT IS.>> YOUR ANSWER. >> FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA STILL CARRIES MAJOR INFLUENCE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, AND IT'S NO SMALL THING WHEN HE PICKS UP THE PHONE AND CALLS A POLITICAL ASPIRANT TO OFFER SOME ADVICE. AND WHILE MUCH OF THE DEMOCRA ...

CEO Adaptation to Policy and Economic Volatility - Major company CEOs have learned to operate independently from Washington policy and have become adept at navigating volatility to remove uncertainty from their businesses [3] - CEOs express concern about the dramatic federal debt situation, which could create problems in the future [3] - High tariffs are generally viewed negatively by CEOs, who believe they can have a dramatic negative impact [8] - CEOs are blocking out political noise and focusing on facts, substance, and real policy [9] Impact of Tariffs and Supply Chain Strategies - Companies are considering relocating capital to Canada due to ongoing trade dynamics, demonstrating that tariff impacts can be bidirectional [7] - Securing the supply chain can involve onshoring, shifting to friendly markets in Southeast Asia, or relocating to Mexico [6] New York City's Economic Resilience and Challenges - New York City's economy is strong, attracting significant numbers of visitors and college graduates [11] - New York City needs to focus on competing with other centers around the country, particularly regarding companies moving to Dallas and Miami [19] - The city has the second-biggest tech hub and is a leader in drugs and healthcare innovation, second only to Boston [20] Democratic Party's Future Path - The Democratic Party needs to focus on what it stands for, diagnose issues effectively, and develop solutions that meet the needs of all Americans [21] - The party should focus on affordability in a practical way and ensure policy is driven from the ground up [21] - The Democratic Party should avoid extremes and unify on solving people's issues, focusing on getting food on the table, securing good jobs, and raising families [24]

Like Zohran Mamdani in New York, the rise of Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh highlights the Democratic Party’s diverging centrist establishment and progressive wing https://t.co/So5r7Kvhjt ...

Welcome back. Six months into a rocky tenure, Defense Secretary Pete Hgsth is reportedly thinking about a career change. According to two people who have spoken directly with him, Hegathth has privately discussed the idea of running for political office next year in Tennessee. The discussion centered on what it would take for Hegsth to run with one person saying they discussed the eligibility requirements for a run, while the other said they talked about the realities of a campaign. Now, in a statement, the ...

The Democratic Party’s image has eroded to its lowest point in over three decades, according to a new WSJ poll, with voters seeing the GOP as the better option on most issues that decide elections https://t.co/3XyIw2tIwk ...

Political Landscape & Strategy - The Democratic Party aims to regain control of the narrative and potentially Congress in the midterms, partly due to the Epstein scandal and Republican policies [2][3] - A key strategy involves reaching beyond the party's comfort zone to engage with diverse audiences, including those on platforms like Joe Rogan's podcast, Fox News, and the Christian Broadcasting Network [13][15] - The Democratic Party's current low approval rating, with 63% of Americans disapproving, necessitates a focus on both substance and connection with voters [23] - Rebuilding authentic bonds with people, even those with opposing views, is seen as crucial for transforming politics [27][28] Key Figures & Potential Candidates - Roy Cooper, former governor of North Carolina, entered the race for his state Senate seat, presenting a bright spot for Democrats [3][4] - James Telerico, a 36-year-old Democratic state representative from Texas, is considering a run for the US Senate, leveraging his social media presence (nearly 1 million followers on TikTok) and ability to work with Republicans [6][9] Values & Vision - A core value emphasized is "love neighbor," translated into public policy through initiatives like lowering prescription drug costs, expanding access to child care, and reforming the justice system [16][17] - The need for earnestness, sincerity, and love in political discourse is highlighted as a potential shift from the current "politics as blood sport" [18][19] Electoral Success & Engagement - Flipping districts that previously supported Trump requires direct engagement with voters, honesty, and an open door for dialogue [25][26]

As we mentioned, summer break is starting early for the House of Representatives with the rules committee paralyzed by Democratic motions on information relating to Jeffrey Epstein. But the work still continues with a bipartisan group of House members pushing for the impossible in Congress, a comprehensive immigration reform package that combines border funding security and legal status for long-term undocumented immigrants. And joining me now is New York Democratic Congresswoman Laura Gillan.Uh, Congresswo ...

unironically hoping this guy runs for President, I never want the show to endGreg Price (@greg_price11):Hunter Biden just went off on the Democratic Party:"Fuck him and everybody around him... George Clooney is not a fucking an actor. He's a brand.""James Carville hasn't won a race in 40 fucking years.""David Axelrod had one success in his political life and that was Barack https://t.co/Cdk9t29gwZ ...