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The Messina Group (TMG) today announced it has become Fortius Global (“Fortius”), representing the next chapter in the company’s growth, with its strategic communications firm Greenbrier becoming part of Fortius, and MCM² spinning out for political campaign work.
Hannah Muldavin appeared on Bloomberg’s Balance of Power to discuss the Iowa Senate debate, including the tough spot Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson has put herself in.
“Abdul El-Sayed Did What He Wanted to Do: Tie Mike Rogers to Donald Trump”
Hannah Muldavin appeared on CNN’s Laura Coates Live to discuss the Michigan Senate debate between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers and what it meant for the Michigan Senate race.
“This is turning into a referendum on Donald Trump”
Jim Messina joined Jen Psaki on The Briefing, live from battleground Maine on debate night, to break down the races suddenly in play four weeks out from Election Day.
“Higher Democratic early vote than in a presidential election two years ago shows you enthusiasm.”
Jim Messina joined John Berman and David Urban on CNN News Central to break down what early vote numbers can and cannot tell us heading into the midterms.
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“Republicans are in trouble—and Trump promising $5,000 checks that JD Vance wouldn’t even mention in his own speech tells you everything.”
TMG's Hannah Muldavin joined Laura Coates Live on CNN as a panelist alongside Julia Manchester, Karen Attiah, and Scott Jennings to break down night two of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
“This is a referendum on Donald Trump—and he has $400 million sitting in his PAC that he’s not spending on Republican candidates.”
Jim Messina joined Bloomberg's Balance of Power with Kailey Leinz alongside Republican strategist Marc Short to break down the state of the 2026 midterms.
“Voters are gonna start to say, I want to put a check on Donald Trump because he’s scaring me.”
Jim Messina, CEO of The Messina Group, joined The Briefing with host Jen Psaki on MS NOW to discuss the bind Republican candidates are in this midterm cycle.
“Trump’s numbers are weighing down Republicans across the ticket, including in Florida”
Last night, Jim Messina, CEO of The Messina Group, joined Pamela Brown and Shermichael Singleton on CNN’s Situation Room yesterday as Florida held its primaries.
