In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:

• SPANBERGER RESPONSE: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the official Democratic rebuttal from Williamsburg, focusing on affordability while jockeying for party leadership.
• TELEPROMPTER TROUBLE: Discussion on Spanberger losing her place during the address and stumbling through a "Russia gaffe."
• DEM COUNTER-EVENT: More on the "normal vs. crazy" divide seen at Democratic side-events, including Senator Chris Murphy being heckled by a MAGA supporter.
• MARYLAND NEWS: Attorney General Anthony Brown and Governor Wes Moore sue the Trump administration to block a planned ICE detention facility in Washington County, citing environmental concerns.

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Episode: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 / 6 AM Hour