Richard Chew is joined by Curtis Hertel, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. The discussion focused on Michigan Democratic campaign strategy, voter outreach, young voters, bipartisanship, and rebuilding the party’s identity.

Here are a few key points from the conversation:
- Hertel described field operations across Michigan, including 80 organizers on the ground, 25 offices, and a goal of knocking on 1.4 million doors before Election Day.
- He emphasized direct voter contact, including outreach in heavily Republican areas, as more effective than relying primarily on advertising or billionaire spending.
- He said Democrats should focus on working-family concerns such as health care, housing, child care, tariffs, wages, and economic inequality.
- Hertel said some Republican voters may be open to Democrats after unmet GOP promises and should be approached respectfully rather than blamed.
- He identified young voters as an important constituency, citing economic challenges around homeownership, transportation, and starting families.
- He supported bipartisanship when Republicans’ actions match their stated positions, but questioned the reliability of Republicans who criticize Donald Trump while voting with him.

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