August 26, 2026
Jim Messina, CEO of The Messina Group, joined The Briefing with host Jen Psaki on MS NOW to discuss the bind Republican candidates are in this midterm cycle. He was joined by political strategist Tim Miller. From Trump’s beef import policy hurting farmers and ranchers to open-seat candidates like Ralph Alvarado quietly distancing themselves from the president after winning primaries on his endorsement, Jim explains why that shift is coming too late and why voters in these races are starting to say they want a check on Donald Trump.