The Morning Meeting Does Kamala Harris' Early Strength Mean Democrats Have Already Lost the 2028 Presidential Election?
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Feb 18, 2026 They debate whether Kamala Harris’ early strength signals trouble for Democrats in 2028 and lay out an "eight for '28" field. Iran and Ukraine negotiations get focused attention. They track fresh Epstein subplots and legal developments. Political messaging, California politics, and cultural moments like Springsteen and media investments round out the conversation.
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Inside The Capitol Hill Club Briefing
- Mark recounts Tony Fabrizio briefing cabinet aides at the Capitol Hill Club, including menu details like steak and chicken.
- He says Bobby Kennedy and Maha were discussed as potential electoral assets during the meeting.
Persuadable Voter Targets And RFK Impact
- Tony Fabrizio told advisers that persuadable groups include men, moderates, and Hispanic voters, and that prescription costs and insurance transparency test well.
- Mark and co-hosts debate RFK Jr.'s mixed political impact, seeing both mobilization and vulnerabilities on health positions.
Deals Use Money As The Carrot
- Mark links diplomacy with financial incentives, noting the U.S. and Russia/Iran talks use economic carrots to secure agreements.
- He says the administration prefers nuclear-focused framing to justify potential military options while avoiding regime-change claims.