The GOP's policies are falling apart

Plus, what Republicans don't want voters to know about Tim Walz [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 THE LATEST [Alternate text] The GOP’s policy case against Democrats is falling apart By]( James Downie Giving [Donald Trump]( advice is much like attempting to steer a hurricane — neither will change course. Yet that hasn’t stopped Republicans from offering the former president what they think is a simple prescription to reverse [Vice President Kamala Harris’ momentum](: Stick to the issues. Trump’s campaign “has sought to attack her on policy grounds while casting her as unfit,” [reports The Washington Post](. “The policy- and issue-related attacks would get more traction,” Republican pollster Neil Newhouse [told The New York Times](. But there’s a problem. The GOP’s policy argument against Democrats is built on three pillars: [inflation, immigration and crime](. And on all three fronts, the Republican case is collapsing. This is a preview of James Downie's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [ALEXANDER NAZARYAN]( [The MAGA GOP doesn't want voters to know the truth about Tim Walz's politics]( Trump and the MAGA movement are trying to paint the Minnesota governor as an extremist. But his polices are more popular than theirs. [Read more.]( [JONATHAN TAYLOR]( [Project 2025 is coming after our endangered species, too]( The proposal for a second Trump admin would remove federal protections from grizzly bears, gray wolves and the greater sage-grouse. [Read more.]( [JACKIE POWELL]( [Brittney Griner's happy tears cap an unbelievably triumphant story]( After helping Team USA to its eighth straight gold medal, Griner solidified her legacy as an American hero. [Read more.]( [CLARISSA-JAN LIM]( [Trump's confusing story about Willie Brown and a helicopter, explained (sort of)]( The controversy has renewed questions about the 78-year-old politician’s mental fitness. [Read more.](     MSNBC LIVE: DEMOCRACY 2024 [Alternate text] On Saturday, September 7th, you can attend "MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024," our inaugural fan event in Brooklyn, New York. Hear thought-provoking conversations about the most pressing issues of our time, and take part in a sit-down dinner for an insider's view of this critical moment in our democracy. [Buy your tickets now.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [JONATHAN CAPEHART]( [Rick Wilson: 'Grandpa Donald' is 'not capable of being president']( [WATCH NOW]( [INSIDE WITH JEN PSAKI]( ['Bankruptcy of ideas': Pelosi blasts GOP’s fabricated attacks against Tim Walz]( [WATCH NOW]( [A photo of Trump and Kamala Harris]( [WEEKENDS WITH ALEX WITT]( [What to expect at the upcoming presidential debate]( [WATCH NOW]( [A photo of Ali Velshi]( [ALI VELSHI]( [Project 2025 wants to reach into your bedroom]( [WATCH NOW]( MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]   Subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening to all of Rachel Maddow’s chart-topping original series. And now: new episodes of The Rachel Maddow Show, Morning Joe, and all MSNBC original podcasts are ad-free with MSNBC Premium. That includes How to Win 2024, Prosecuting Donald Trump, and more. And, you’ll be able to get bonus content and early access to select shows. Subscribe now: [apple.co/msnbcpremium](   With the 2024 election season in full force, get expert analysis on key updates sent straight to your inbox. Sign up for the “How to Win 2024” newsletter [here](With the 2024 election season in full force, get expert analysis on key races sent straight to your inbox. Sign up for the “How to Win 2024” newsletter by scanning the QR code on your screen.).   MSNBC INSIGHTS [Alternate text] Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! [Join the MSNBC Insights Community.](   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)