“Voters don’t need a briefing on tariffs or geopolitics. They need one look at the pump.”

September 17, 2026

Jim Messina joined the Morning Joe team in studio on MS NOW to break down what is actually moving votes heading into the midterms. Gas is $4.39, diesel is over $6 a gallon, and the average household is paying $4,200 more since Trump took office. Jim explained why he’s seeing farmers and ranchers support Democrats at a level he hasn’t seen in 20 years.

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