On this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester speaks with Kristen Cianci, Northeast Regional Communications Director for the Republican National Committee.

Calling out recent campaign messaging and attack lines from opponents on Republican 1st Congressional District nominee Anthony DiLorenzo’s personal wealth, Cianci questions why Democrats are resorting to sharp rhetoric, arguing that such tactics reflect a lack of confidence in their nominee’s standing.

They examine what these attacks say about the broader Democratic platform—specifically criticizing efforts that “demonize success”—and discuss what it signals for the competitive landscape of current state and national races.