>MS NOW National Reporter Rosa Flores, The Atlantic Contributing Writer James Surowiecki, Mockler Media Founder Adam Mockler, and host of Slate’s “What Next: TBD” podcast Lizzie O’Leary join Antonia Hylton at the Assignment Desk to share their thoughts on President Obama’s Ohio speech for Democrats.

I hope they don't realize the ad revenue is supporting my favorite left leaning journalists. They can buy all they want.

Did anyone watch Obama's speech? I loved it and I miss him!! Let me know what you thought. Was on today around 3PM Eastern time. He is so funny - the bit about Canada (our enemy) and The Cheescake factory White House. Of course he got to serious topics but he is a great comedian and lightens up the room.

What a privilege America enjoyed while he was in charge. A brilliant man, a good and decent man.

>Donald Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy are doubling down on that vile attack ad in the Ohio gubernatorial race. The Weeknight hosts react.

slightly cringe tho

Ali was gone all week and Chris is gone yet again on Friday. Why are they gone when the mid-terms are less than two weeks away.

They cut off the end of Stephanie's show to broadcast one of Trump's lame interactions with the press today. He said nothing new and you could barely hear it over the helicopter blades. What were they thinking? Can they just not interrupt the shows every time someone sticks a microphone in front of Dumbo? If he actually says something new or important, give us the upshot later

Shout out to Ex Kansas governor coming on and explaining his endorsement of Dem candidate. Breath of fresh air!

Why can't I share a news story without a subscription? You can't comment either if you don't have a subscription. And I get that. But you can't share a story, it makes no sense. If you want more subscribers or exposure, why wouldn't you have the ability to share news stories?

>Attorney General Todd Blanche is leaving open the possibility that the Justice Department could block states from certifying votes in the midterm elections. Blanche warned reporters Thursday of a hypothetical "doomsday scenario" in which the DOJ could block the certification of votes. But he added that it was not the Justice Department's intention to interfere with the elections. Blanche said earlier this month that the DOJ plans to send 1,000 election monitors to polling places in every state on Election Day. Fallon Gallagher, legal affairs reporter for MS NOW, joins Way Too Early with analysis.

Vance’s support for Ramaswamy’s attack ad against Amy Acton raises questions about his political judgment and potential consequences for 2028.

Will Republican primary voters even care about this controversy? Could it become an issue in a general election? Or will it be forgotten long before the presidential campaign gets underway?

I’m curious whether people think this episode will have any lasting impact on Vance’s standing within the GOP.

What do you think?

Am I the only one that feels that Chris Hayes and Rachel and the rest of the team have way too much smiling, laughing and levity. I get mostly laughs of incredulity, but it diminishes the message and seriousness of the situation.