Karl Rove on Michigan’s Senate Battle, DSA Surges, & 2026 Midterm Map

With August underway, voters are roughly three months from Election Day as primary voters set the stage for crucial midterm matchups. From presidential endorsements and the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America to economic concerns at home and the war in Iran, key primary battles—such as Michigan's high-stakes Democratic Senate race between Congresswoman Haley Stevens and DSA-backed candidate Abdul El-Sayed—are coming into focus. Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush and FOX News contributor Karl Rove joins the Rundown to discuss the high-stakes midterm primary landscape, key congressional battles in swing states, and the major national issues shaping the fight for control of Congress. Five months after the launch of Operation Epic Fury against Iran, key questions remain regarding military strategy and the impact of the conflict on upcoming elections. Meanwhile, Capitol Hill is facing renewed debates over the response to the COVID-19 pandemic following Dr. Anthony Fauci’s recent Senate testimony. Founder of Advancing American Freedom and former Vice President Mike Pence joins to discuss the ongoing military campaign in Iran, Dr. Fauci's invoke of Fifth Amendment rights, and the future direction of the conservative movement heading into the midterms. PLUS, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices