Michael LaRosa

Michael LaRosa and Kaitlyn Buss discuss the stakes of the Michigan primary election, focusing on Abdul El-Sayed's chances against Mike Rogers if both advance. The analysis centers on the implications of their potential primary victory.

Michigan's primary will serve as a key indicator of the Democratic Party's direction, with voters choosing between Abdul El-Sayed, backed by Bernie Sanders, and Rep. Haley Stevens. The Pulse discusses the stakes with Michael LaRosa, former Special Assistant to President Joe Biden, and Kaitlyn Buss of the Detroit News.

The Michigan Primary Election is taking place on Aug. 4, where voters will select candidates for the governor race and the open Senate seat. FOX 2's Roop Raj interviews Michael Larosa, former Special Assistant to former President Biden, and Matt Marko from the North Oakland Republican Club to discuss the election.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's scandal-plagued rise is causing internal party rifts. Democratic strategists criticize the party's support for Platner despite allegations including discussions of rape fantasies, a Nazi-linked tattoo, and explicit messages, warning of long-term reputational damage. Platner won the Democratic primary with record votes despite ongoing controversies.

Graham Platner's scandal-plagued Senate campaign in Maine has caused internal Democratic Party divisions, with strategists warning that supporting him undermines the party's credibility on women's issues. Critics argue embracing Platner, who faces allegations of misconduct and controversial past behavior, risks long-term political and moral legitimacy damage for Democrats.

Andrew Bates, a former Biden White House aide, criticized Jill Biden's book tour comments and joined Sen. Ruben Gallego's communications staff, reigniting public debate. Jill Biden responded by urging him to confront her directly, while colleagues and critics debated his loyalty and actions.

Andrew Bates, a former Biden White House aide, reemerged in news after criticizing Jill Biden's book tour comments and joining Sen. Ruben Gallego's communications team. His remarks sparked backlash from Jill Biden and former colleagues, with some calling his loyalty one-sided, while critics labeled him a 'notorious liar.'

Jill Biden admitted fearing her husband had a stroke during his 2024 debate performance, leading to criticism from a former spokesman who accused her of altering her public stance. Republicans cited the debate as evidence of Biden's decline, while Democrats argued it was an outlier. A journalist noted conflicting accounts from Biden's aides about his behavior before and after the debate.

A former aide to First Lady Jill Biden criticized Democratic support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, citing his controversial past including Nazi tattoos and explicit online posts. The aide argued that backing Platner despite these issues represents a dangerous compromise for the party.

Former Biden aide Michael LaRosa criticizes Democratic support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, citing Platner's controversial past including Nazi tattoos and vulgar online posts. LaRosa argues that Platner's behavior disqualifies him from representing Democratic values and questions the party's strategy in backing him.

Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Michael LaRosa react to recent CBS News polling on the U.S. economy and President Trump. The poll results are discussed on CBS News. Strategists from both Republican and Democratic parties share their insights.