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huffpost.comVirginia Giuffre's Family Says Congressman Helped Cover Up The Epstein Files. Now Trump's Super PAC Is Going After Them.A mailer accuses the victim's brother of making "completely false" statements.

NEW: A mailer from Trump’s No Going Back super PAC attacks the family of Virginia Giuffre, alleging an ad her brother made criticizing his congressman for declining to meet with them about the Epstein Files is “completely false.” www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

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After nearly two years of trying to interfere in the midterm elections, it's time to acknowledge that Trump has failed and will continue to fail despite his efforts. "This is bullying without any force to back it up" www.huffpost.com/entry/donald...

huffpost.com'It’s Just Not Going To Happen': Trump’s Election Interference Plans Run Into RealityAll of the president’s schemes have so far failed and his remaining tools are either illegal or implausible.

huffpost.comThe Democrat Who Knows What A Blue Wave Feels Like“I think there’s a chance this is going to be the first election of the post-Trump era,” Perriello told HuffPost.

New: The Democrat who knows what a blue wave feels like. Tom Perriello is waging an uphill battle in VA-5, but thinks this year's wave will be even bigger than the one when he won the seat in 2008. www.huffpost.com/entry/perrie...

huffpost.comThe Democrat Who Knows What A Blue Wave Feels Like“I think there’s a chance this is going to be the first election of the post-Trump era,” Perriello told HuffPost.

The big difference between '08 and today: It's driven much more by anger at GOP than any hope in Dems, Perriello says. But he also sees the seeds of new coalitions: "I think there’s a chance this is going to be the first election of the post-Trump era." www.huffpost.com/entry/perrie...

huffpost.comDems Have A 'Once In A Generation' Opportunity To Hasten The Fall Of TrumpismThe party is torn between securing majorities and seeking game-changing wins.

New: Democrats are torn over how ambitious the party can afford to be as it looks at its best political environment in two decades. "At what point do you play for a wave versus just playing for a majority?," asks one leading party strategist. www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...

huffpost.comDems Have A 'Once In A Generation' Opportunity To Hasten The Fall Of TrumpismThe party is torn between securing majorities and seeking game-changing wins.

Both parties now think the GOP spending blitz has had a limited impact so far. But other sources of cash loom. -Pritzker coming in with major $$ in TX, NM and elsewhere. -Dems wondering how much Future Forward can spend. -Rs still have RNC + MAGA Inc $$$ left over. www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...

huffpost.comDems Have A 'Once In A Generation' Opportunity To Hasten The Fall Of TrumpismThe party is torn between securing majorities and seeking game-changing wins.

The question for Ds is whether they have the money & the political enviro to just win majorities, or if they can go for the kind of wins -- like Texas governor or Mississippi Senate -- that could repudiate Trump and fundamentally alter American politics. www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...

huffpost.comDemocrats’ Recipe For Sun Belt Success: More PopulismNew polling from a major donor group says the party should echo the messaging of some of its top candidates.

Top Dem pollster @celindalake.bsky.social: "The party is struggling with being as populist as it should be and struggling with anti-corporate framing because, frankly, the establishment in both parties is just too tied to corporate money." www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...

huffpost.comVivek Ramaswamy Tells Voter He Supports Max Miller To Preserve GOP PowerOhio’s two GOP senators have broken with Miller, who is accused of domestic and child abuse.

26 Aug

New: Vivek Ramaswamy told a rally attendee he's supporting Max Miller to help Republicans hold on to power, per audio obtained by HuffPost. Story w/ @jbendery.bsky.social: www.huffpost.com/entry/vivek-...

huffpost.comHow Thanksgiving Ended Francesca Hong’s HopesThe socialist candidate’s inability to avoid Turkey Day talk raised doubts among voters.

13 Aug

New: How Thanksgiving Ended Francesca Hong’s Hopes Her struggle to explain/end the rolling Thanksgiving controversy, along with the GOP's open rooting for her candidacy, was key in convincing the college-educated voter-pundits she couldn't win in November. www.huffpost.com/entry/how-th...

huffpost.comHow Thanksgiving Ended Francesca Hong’s HopesThe socialist candidate’s inability to avoid Turkey Day talk raised doubts among voters.

13 Aug

GOP groups spent about $5 million backing her. An underrated part of Crowley's comeback? It was only in the final week that he was able to match the GOP's TV spend. www.huffpost.com/entry/how-th...

huffpost.comWisconsin Dems Scramble To Save Their Political ComebackThe state party establishment fears Democrats are throwing away a once-in-a-generation chance at a trifecta.

11 Aug

New: Wisconsin Democrats' political comeback has taken 15 years and cost, conservatively, about a quarter-billion dollars. The party establishment is incredibly nervous about whether Francesca Hong can carry them over the finish line. www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...

huffpost.com'28 Years Is A Long Time': A Stalwart House Liberal Is In TroubleA well-credentialed challenger backed by significant outside spending is threatening Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.).

One trend worth watching here, which could extend into next month's Markey-Moulton race in Massachusetts: The voters most enthusiastic about generational change in New England seem to be senior citizens.

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New: Not every generational change election involves a DSA member. The uber-credentialed Luke Bronin is posing a major threat to 78-year-old Rep. John Larson in CT, putting a stalwart liberal in trouble. www.huffpost.com/entry/genera...

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huffpost.comThe Democrats' Secret Weapon In Red States? Not Running At All.Democrats are making way for independent candidates in high-profile elections, but all eyes are now on Montana.

“It’s kind of a shit show right now,” Jon Tester told me about the MT Senate race where some Democrats are pressuring their own candidate to drop out and make room for independent Seth Bodnar to run. The deadline to withdraw is today. Stay tuned. www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...

huffpost.com'28 Years Is A Long Time': A Stalwart House Liberal Is In TroubleA well-credentialed challenger backed by significant outside spending is threatening Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.).

huffpost.com'28 Years Is A Long Time': A Stalwart House Liberal Is In TroubleA well-credentialed challenger backed by significant outside spending is threatening Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.).

Larson allies are trying to make the election more about ideology and class -- Larson grew up in public housing, Bronin went to Phillips Exeter -- than age, but are getting outspent on TV ahead of Tuesday's primary. www.huffpost.com/entry/genera...

8 Aug

New: Israel has not been a top issue in the Democratic Primary in New Hampshire's 1st District -- but one candidate has received over ~$300K from AIPAC/UDP donors. And a poll shows someone in the race views it as a potential vulnerability. www.huffpost.com/entry/aipacs...

5 Aug

Two things are true. 1. Progressives' biggest wins this cycle -- NYC Mayor, Maine, Michigan, even CA-22 -- have come when the establishment tries to pretend it is still 2006 or 2018. 2. The "McMorrow would've won!" case has some notable holes in it. www.huffpost.com/entry/centri...

huffpost.comHow A $60 Million Flop In Michigan Could Change Democratic PoliticsDemocrats are a lot less afraid of the AI, crypto and AIPAC-backed super PACs than they were a year ago.

4 Aug

New: Democrats entered this primary season terrified of free-spending super PACs from the AI industry, crypto and AIPAC. An El-Sayed victory would cement the idea that they had a lot less to fear from these groups than once thought. W/ @delaneyrules.bsky.social www.huffpost.com/entry/michig...

huffpost.comDemocrats Confront Their New Tea Party RealityProgressives are set to sweep a group of contested primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin.

2 Aug

NEW: With left-wing candidates leading in Michigan and Wisconsin, Democrats are now fully confronting their Tea Party moment -- and the establishment infighting is beginning. www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...

huffpost.comWhy The Embattled DNC Chair Probably Isn’t Going AnywhereOusting Ken Martin just isn’t worth the trouble — at least for now.

29 July

"No candidate in a swing seat wants to answer questions about what someone running for DNC chair said at a debate." Why DNC Chair Ken Martin is likely to stick around -- at least for now. www.huffpost.com/entry/embatt...

huffpost.com'Epstein Class' Republicans Get Clobbered In Aggressive Dem AdsDemocrats are hammering Republicans in TV ads over their initial reluctance to support releasing the government’s files on Jeffrey Epstein.

25 July

In key races in Wisconsin, Ohio, Georgia and elsewhere, Democrats have found the star of their midterm advertising campaigns: Jeffrey Epstein. Story w/ @delaneyrules.bsky.social www.huffpost.com/entry/epstei...

nytimes.comFaced With Piles of New Paperwork, People Are Losing Food StampsArizona’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rolls have plummeted, offering a possible preview of national trends as states try to avoid new federal penalties.

21 July

"For the first time, monthly visits to the state’s food banks — private charities — have exceeded enrollment in SNAP, the government’s main nutrition safety net." www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/u...

16 July

New: The Nirav Shah talking point that Troy Jackson called “bullshit,” and which nicely illustrates the difference between the two progressives seen as the leaders in an unpredictable battle to replace Graham Platner on the ballot. www.huffpost.com/entry/progre...

huffpost.comACLU Set To Spend $25 Million Boosting Abortion, Voting Rights In MidtermsThe group is targeting state Supreme Court and legislative races, as well as referenda, in nine states.

7 July

News: The ACLU is spending $25 million boosting abortion and voting rights in the midterm elections, targeting state leg races, Supreme Court and referenda in nine states. www.huffpost.com/entry/aclu-f...

7 July

Notable: The narrow focus on abortion and voting rights is a contrast to the ACLU's political activity in Trump 1.0, which touched on third rails like immigration, criminal justice and ultimately trans rights. They say they're focused on what will be most effective.

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huffpost.comDemocrats Are Closing In On Their Tea Party MomentTuesday night's election results show growing momentum for the party's left wing.

Tuesday night's election results show growing momentum for the party's left wing.

currently looking at 9 teacup night, since I'll throw in one more for Valdez over Reynoso

Kevin Robillard@robillard.bsky.social

Take forecast for tonight, rated by how indicative of a Dem Tea Party each outcome would be: Lander wins ☕️ Trone wins ☕️ ☕️ DAC wins ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ Bobby LaPin wins ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ Anyone other than Boafo wins ☕️ ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ Blouin wins ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️

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huffpost.comHouse Gives Final Approval To Bipartisan Housing Bill Aimed At Lowering CostsThe 358-32 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law Wednesday at the Capitol.

"The legislation would reduce federal regulations, streamline environmental reviews, speed up the construction process and curb the influence of corporate landlords by limiting their ability to purchase single-family homes." www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-us-...

huffpost.comThe House Primary That Could Help Shape The 2028 Presidential RaceNational Democrats are closely watching the battle for New York's 12th District.

23 June

Leading Democrats desperately want to have the freedom to discuss regulating AI and get an upper hand on what could be the major issue of the 2028 presidential election. One primary in Manhattan could determine whether they get it: www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...

huffpost.comIowans Go Moderate In Democratic Senate PrimaryNational Democrats now think they have a solid chance to flip a state which has shot to the right in the Trump era.

3 June

Turek wins a Dem Senate primary in Iowa that never quite became a marquee progressive vs. moderate showdown. A key moment may have been Bernie-endorsed Nathan Sage backing Turek, which undermined Wahls' preferred narrative. www.huffpost.com/entry/modera...

3 June

Obviously the biggest factor is the $10M VoteVets spent on the race, but I do think Turek never became an establishment villain the way Mills or Haley Stevens seemingly did.

huffpost.comThe Man Who Saved Tammy Duckworth’s Life Is Heading To CongressRepublicans had attempted to brand Adam Hamawy as a “terrorist.”

3 June

Adam Hamawy won the Democratic Primary in NJ-12, a remarkable display of how the pro-Palestine movement has grown politically -- able to corral small dollar donors to give him a $$ lead and use super PAC support to get him over the finish line. www.huffpost.com/entry/adam-h...

huffpost.comHe Saved Tammy Duckworth's Life. Republicans Are Calling Him A 'Terrorist.'Hamawy is the front-runner in Tuesday's primary for a solidly Democratic New Jersey congressional district.

1 June

New: The Pro-Palestine movement is on the verge of one of its biggest electoral victories. Adam Hamawy, whose experiences at a trauma surgeon in Gaza make up a core part of his candidacy, is the frontrunner in tomorrow’s NJ-12 primary. www.huffpost.com/entry/pro-pa...

huffpost.comDemocrats Are Embracing An Industry Many Once ShunnedMany of the party's key candidates are taking a friendlier tack towards the oil and gas industry.

31 May

New: Democrats are trying to adopt a friendlier approach to the oil and gas industry. Tom Steyer’s assault on Xavier Becerra’s “I need Chevron” comments is treating whether the party’s voters will buy it. www.huffpost.com/entry/califo...

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29 May

Trump bought stock in the UFC’s parent company while promoting fights set to take place at the White House on his birthday, HuffPost has learned

huffpost.comTrump Bought Stock In UFC's Parent Company As He Promoted White House FightThe president purchased as much as $50,000 of TKO Group Holdings even as he heavily promotes an Ultimate Fighting Championship event for his birthday.

30 May

Giving keynote speech at South Carolina Dem Party dinner, @andybeshearky.bsky.social had a long riff going after "advocacy speak," specifically calling out the terms "justice-involved population," "substance use disorder" and "food insecurity."

There's been some suggestions Platner's working-class appeal is mostly a myth, but a new Pan-Atlantic poll has him up 48-41 over Collins, and notably outperforming Gideon among voters in the 2nd District and those w/o a college degree. panatlanticresearch.com/omnibus

huffpost.comDemocrats Lose Bid To Unseat Georgia Supreme Court JusticesThe state's top court will continue to have an 8-1 GOP majority after Democrats failed to win two elections.

This is easily the biggest Democratic general election flop in the second Trump era -->

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The state's top court will continue to have an 8-1 GOP majority after Democrats failed to win two elections.

huffpost.comDemocrats Are Done Turning Down The Temperature

A conference held by Democrats' most prominent think tank made one thing clear: The party establishment doesn't think moderation or generational change is the answer, they just think fighting harder is. It's a rejection of Bidenism, led by Biden alums. www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...

huffpost.comDonald Trump And Republicans Are Falling Into A TrapThe president's victories in GOP primaries and in crucial court cases come as his poll numbers continue to slip into dangerous territory ahead of the midterms.

As Trump's gone on a winning streak in primaries + courtrooms, his standing with the broader public continues declining. The risk for the GOP is that Trump tightening his grip on the party makes it harder for candidates in tough races to break with him. www.huffpost.com/entry/donald...

nytimes.comCan Anyone Beat Jon Ossoff? Georgia Republicans Grasp for a Contender.

19 May

If you went back in time to April 2017 and told the Republican operatives working on GA-6 that their party would be despairing about their chances to oust Ossoff a decade later, they would assume the intervening decade would have gone differently than it had.

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“Ossoff is a remarkable political talent. It’s going to be very, very difficult to beat him.”

19 May

At CAP Ideas conference in DC, @gavinnewsom.bsky.social sums up something a lot of mainstream Democratic leaders seem to think: "A year ago, I thought our path back as Democrats ... was through the center. Now, I think it's through the fight."

huffpost.comRepublicans' Plan To Meddle In Democratic Primaries Gets Off To A Good StartDenise Powell, who benefited from ads by a GOP-linked PAC, is leading the Democratic primary in Nebraska's 2nd District.

13 May

New: For more than a decade, Dems have successfully meddled in GOP primaries to elevate unelectable candidates. In '26, the GOP thinks D primary voters are angry enough to fall for the same tricks. Their campaign got off to a good start in Nebraska. www.huffpost.com/entry/denise...

8 May

New: The apparent GOP meddling campaign in Nebraska's 2nd District is prompting some head-scratching among Democrats. Rs seems to want to run against the moderate candidate who would NOT give them an outside shot at eliminating Omaha's electoral vote. www.huffpost.com/entry/republ...