In This Episode
Jamal Simmons and Matthew Butler break down JD Vance’s attacks on Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and what they may reveal about Republican concern over the race. They examine the risks of targeting El-Sayed over identity, the trade fight with Canada hitting Midwestern consumers, and how both issues could affect Vance’s standing ahead of 2028. They also look at whether El-Sayed can stay focused on his core economic message and why Michigan and Ohio could become key tests of Vance’s political strength.
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Jamal Simmons 
Matthew Butler