The Morning Meeting Democrat Gavin Newsom Denounced for Calling Israel an "Apartheid State" as Iran War Spreads Further
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Mar 5, 2026 Rapid updates on the widening Iran war and risks to shipping and oil markets. Fresh coverage of Kurdish roles and shifting command dynamics. Heated debate over a Democratic leader's 'apartheid' comment and party tensions. Looks at midterm electoral fallout, chaotic Senate primaries in Texas, and a surprise Montana shake-up.
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Focus Midterm Messaging On Gas And Inflation
- Republicans should emphasize gas prices and inflation as campaign vulnerabilities for the White House.
- Larry recommended focusing messaging on fuel costs and the distinction between rising inflation and deflation to protect midterm positioning.
Two Variables Will Determine Short Term Iran Conflict
- The panel sees fractured Iranian command and threats to Strait of Hormuz as the two pivotal variables shaping near-term conflict dynamics.
- Larry noted IRGC pockets operating on "autopilot" and shipping reluctance through Hormuz as key pressure points.
Newsom Comment Reveals Democratic Party Split
- Gavin Newsom's description of Israel as an "apartheid state" exposed a rift within the Democratic Party over Israel policy.
- John Fetterman publicly rebuked Newsom, calling the phrase a fringe talking point and highlighting intraparty tensions on foreign policy.