Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down the biggest takeaways from races in Maine, South Carolina, California, and beyond, including what Trump-backed candidates’ continued success says about the Republican Party’s future.
They unpack Democrat Graham Platner securing his party’s nomination in Maine despite weeks of controversy surrounding his personal life — and whether Republicans are likely to continue targeting him before November.
The conversation also turns to Lindsey Graham surviving yet another MAGA-era challenge in South Carolina, California’s chaotic political landscape after Spencer Pratt’s mayoral campaign officially ended, and why Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton may have helped himself politically by publicly rejecting election conspiracy theories.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration has escalated military action against Iran following new attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.
They also dive into worsening inflation numbers, and discuss how much political pressure the Trump administration can withstand as affordability continues to dominate voters’ concerns.
Plus: new reporting on the Epstein files fallout inside Trump’s White House, House Republicans finally passing a massive immigration funding package after weeks of infighting, and concerns grow that World Cup players are facing immigration-related complications ahead of the tournament.
Join us next Wednesday at 12pm ET for the next edition of Raging Perspectives.
