One imperiled lawmaker says the former governor is “missing in action” as Democrats use redistricting to eliminate red House seats. https://t.co/qBZSM3KXU1 ...

Governor John Kasich of Ohio, he's also an MS now political analyst and Jim Messina, former deputy chief of staff to President Obama. He's the author of the Messina Memo on Substack. It's good to see you both.Jim, you first. I want to get your reaction to the former president throwing his weight, his full endorsement here behind this redistricting effort in Virginia. And DO YOU HAVE ANY SURPRISE THERE AND COULD IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE. IT COULD ABSOLUTELY MAKE A DIFFERENCE.THIS VOTE, EARLY VOTING STARTS NEXT W ...

Maryland Governor Westmore and Jocelyn A. Pena Melnick, the Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates. Thank you to you both for joining us.Governor Simone, first to you, your reaction to the passing of this vote. And then what is your plan to get this through the state Senate. I know they are having a caucus meeting tomorrow where there will be robust conversation.Obviously, Speaker, the speaker, the leader in the state Senate and it has some reservations that he has been clear about. And it is up to him. ...

Final question on domestic policy on redistricting. President Trump is threatening to primary as you know all of the Indiana lawmakers who voted against his redistricting plan, the new map that would have benefited Republicans. Do you support Republicans trying to redraw maps mid decade.You know, it's it's this escalation on both sides. You know, both sides are doing it. And so, is one side going to sit quietly and not do it.You can argue who started it, but I do think this, and this is on the the negative ...

Healthcare Policy & Legislation - Republican House plan is not expected to include an extension of the expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies [3] - Democratic leadership could be open to bipartisan plans that would likely give them enough support to be brought for a vote [4] - President Trump expressed optimism that both parties could work together on healthcare [5][6] - A clean one-year extension of the Obama tax situation is an easy solution to prevent premiums from skyrocketing [62] Political Landscape & Public Opinion - Only 29% of Americans approve of President Trump's handling of healthcare, and 31% approve of his handling of the economy [7] - The president's job approval rating is 36% approved and 61% disapproved [17] - Failure to extend healthcare subsidies could cost Republicans in the midterms [15] - The Affordable Care Act has been criticized for 15 years, but Republicans have not replaced it [40] Affordability & Economic Concerns - Large majorities of Americans say they're experiencing higher prices than usual on groceries, electricity, and holiday gifts [9] - Democrats are running on affordability and having big wins in New Jersey, Virginia, and the mayor's race in Miami [50] Epstein Investigation - House Oversight Committee Democrats released 19 more photos from Epstein's estate, out of about 95000 documents [81][84] - The Justice Department has a deadline to release all of the Epstein files [87] - The FBI and the Justice Department has already said there will be no potential additional charges against any other individuals [90][91]

I want to bring in Simone Sanders Townsen, co-host of the week night on MS Now and former chief spokesperson for Vice President Harris. MS Now's Maya Eaggan is in Indianapolis. And MS Now senior legal reporter Lisa Rubin is in studio with me. So Lisa, I want to dig into this Texas court ruling because the lower court did a pretty exhaustive investigation and they determined that this redistricting effort was clearly based on race. The Supreme Court said no. I understand it's not necessarily unusual for the ...

We just saw the maps yesterday when they were released and the bill was filed. Uh I looked at my own district and how it's going to be impacted and it's going to be impacted pretty significantly. Uh and what most concerns me is that we have communities of interest.So in and around the first district that centers up in extreme northwest Indiana uh which has a tendency to track a little bit heavier with the Chicago marketplace. same time zone, a lot of uh a lot of crossber traffic for folks that that work in ...

Legal & Political Landscape - The Supreme Court is considering a case regarding Texas's congressional map, which has been challenged as racial gerrymandering that violates the US Constitution [1][5] - A lower court, with a judge appointed by Donald Trump, found that Texas engaged in racial gerrymandering by targeting districts with Black and Latino voters [4][5][18] - The Supreme Court's decision could impact the use of the 2021 map, potentially preventing the GOP from gaining five more seats in Texas [8] - The case is part of a broader legal battle involving race and redistricting, including a Louisiana case concerning the Voting Rights Act [6][7] Redistricting & Legal Challenges - Multiple states, including California, New York, Missouri, and North Carolina, are facing legal challenges related to redistricting efforts [9][11][12] - These challenges involve allegations of gerrymandering and voter suppression, leading to ongoing legal battles [10][12] - The Supreme Court's involvement in these cases is notable, given concerns about the court entering into political matters related to drawing electoral maps [14] Key Arguments & Potential Outcomes - The central argument against the Texas map is that it uses race to disadvantage Black and Latino voters, which is claimed to be unconstitutional [5][17][18] - If the Supreme Court agrees that race was impermissibly used, the Texas map could be blocked, impacting the balance of power in the state [8][18] - The outcome of the case could set a precedent for how race can be considered in redistricting processes nationwide [5][6]

I want to bring in Democratic Congressman Walking Castro from Texas. Congressman, good to see you. Let me get your reaction to this ruling.>> Well, I think Gene Woo is right. It vindicates why Texas Democrats uh held out and fought against this racial gerrymandering. And Governor Abbott is one of, if not the most corrupt governor in the United States of America.And this was part of that corruption which is trying to deny people their voting rights for Latinos, for African-Americans, but really harming all T ...

Political Landscape & Party Dynamics - The report suggests the deal signals to Trump that he should continue demanding concessions [1] - A critical minority of Democrats are perceived as not understanding the current political climate of non-rational negotiation [1] - The analysis emphasizes a shift from bipartisanship, with one party actively undermining the system [2] - The report highlights growing frustration among Democrats regarding the lack of aggressive opposition to Trump [3] - The analysis points to a growing number of Democrats, both inside and outside Washington, recognizing the need for a different approach [4] Democratic Party Response & Internal Conflicts - Democratic Senate candidates across the ideological spectrum opposed the deal [5] - The report mentions calls for new leadership within the Senate [6] - Grassroots group Indivisible will not endorse Senate candidates who don't call for new Democratic leadership [9] - The report downplays the narrative of Democratic infighting, emphasizing a broader movement for change [9][10] Republican Party Challenges & Internal Strife - The Republican party is described as being in disarray [15] - The MAGA movement is experiencing internal conflict over association with white supremacists [16] - Republicans face renewed scrutiny regarding Jeffrey Epstein, potentially creating further division [17][18] - Election results indicate voters are dissatisfied with Trump's performance on key promises [20] External Factors & Political Momentum - Protests against the Trump administration continue [11] - Democrats are making gains in redistricting battles across several states [12][13][14]