Why Republican governors are sending migrants to Democratic-run cities

Over the past few months, Republican governors have shipped at least 10,000 migrants to northern cities like Washington D.C., Chicago and New York City. Then, on Wednesday about 50 migrants arrived to Martha's Vineyard after Florida's Ron DeSantis chartered a flight to the island. Democrats say it's a cynical political ploy -- but Republican leaders warn this  is just the beginning.

Plus, can some GOP candidates soften their edges and appeal beyond their base

And why Democrats are gleeful after Senator Lindsey Graham's calls for a federal abortion ban.

On today’s panel: CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez, Hans Nichols of Axios, CNN’s Kasie Hunt, Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report, Seung Min Kim of the Associated Press.

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