Together in Texas: Part 2
Summary
MS Now hosts discuss the 2026 midterm landscape, highlighting Republican spending in Texas and Georgia, and the DNC’s strategy to protect voting rights against anticipated suppression. Jen Psaki interviews Tejano star Bobby Pulido, who is running to flip a red district in South Texas, while Chris Hayes speaks with Stacey Abrams about turning Georgia blue and combating voter suppression. The episode closes with Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O’Donnell reflecting on their roles in holding power accountable and answering audience questions about the path to restoring democracy.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Energy Transfer and ADHD treatment
Introduction to MS Now Live in Texas event
Host introductions and campaign expert backgrounds
GOP spending strategy and Texas race analysis
Election integrity, voter suppression, and mobilization
Segment transition and upcoming guest previews
Sponsorships: YouTube Premium, Kraft Mac, Toyota
Jen Psaki introduces Bobby Pulido interview
Bobby Pulido's background and motivation to run
The 'Quinceañera Attack' and campaign strategy
Voter sentiment, Trump's impact, and immigration issues
Sponsorships and transition to next segment
Chris Hayes and Stacey Abrams on Georgia races
Stacey Abrams' theory for turning Georgia blue
Voter suppression tactics and democratic resilience
Transition to Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell
Maddow and O'Donnell on endurance and collective action
Lawrence O'Donnell on calling Trump a liar in 2011
Audience Q&A: Post-term recovery and journalism ethics
Event conclusion and California Closets ad
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