Bridget Bowman
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Joined January 2012
RT @sahilkapur: New: Democrats work to transcend weak party brand by exploiting Trump's problems. Summer recess is here for Congress. Dems….
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Republicans want to sell the unpopular "big beautiful bill" during the August congressional recess, while Democrats are working on their big brand problem.
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In January, we talked to several Trump voters who were key to his win about their hopes for the next Trump administration. Six months in, we called them back. And they have some mixed reviews of Trump's presidency so far: w/ @dylanebs22.
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Eight voters who backed Trump last year but not in 2020 take stock of his first six months, expressing economic concerns and disappointment (but not alienation) over the Epstein files.
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Trump's super PAC raises a whopping $177 million in the first six months of 2025: w/ @bkamisar.
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The group's donors included key Trump allies and government officials, big business and a woman whose son received a presidential pardon, according to a new filing.
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Elon Musk gave millions to the top GOP super PACs involved in House and Senate races at the end of June, new filings show: w/ @bkamisar.
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He's still directing big money to the GOP, including Trump's super PAC, despite his acrimonious White House departure. He also poured tens of millions into his own super PAC.
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How Trump's 'big beautiful bill' is shaping this year's biggest elections w/ @abedelman.
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Both parties are planning to make the sweeping tax cut and spending measure an issue in this year’s gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey.
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RT @SteveKornacki: My new piece for NBC News: Comparing the make-up of the current GOP House majority to 2018, with potential redistricting….
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Five takeaways from the latest campaign fundraising reports: w/ @bkamisar.
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Fundraising reports shed new light on the battles for the House and the Senate.
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Cornyn tells @NBCNews that Trump isn't ready to endorse him. “I pointed out to him, and he knows this, that if he endorsed me, the race would be over,” Cornyn said. More on the Texas GOP primary: w/ @bkamisar @OSonnier @MZanona @news_jul @frankthorp.
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Cornyn may be in his toughest Senate re-election fight yet in a primary against state Attorney General Ken Paxton — and the field could grow.
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The @CWSoftballGame is coming up on Wednesday! Come watch the Bad News Babes take on the women of Congress and support a great cause:
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7/16/25 @ 6:00 PM - 2025 Congressional Women's Softball Game
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First on @NBCNews: Cory Booker posts personal record fundraising haul after marathon speech
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Booker’s campaign and a joint fundraising committee raised $10 million during the second fundraising quarter, a personal best.
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First on @NBCNews: DGA-backed Greater Garden State is making a $20 million ad buy in the NJ governors race, more than Murphy and Dem groups spent on ads combined in the 2021 general election per @AdImpact_Pol #NJGOV.
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The super PAC Greater Garden State will spend $20 million on an ad buy as Democrats try to keep their hold on the blue-state governorship in 2025.
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Independent Dan Osborn launches another Nebraska Senate run
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Osborn is running against Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts next year after losing to Sen. Deb Fischer last year.
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Zohran Mamdani projected to win the Dem mayoral primary following ranked choice results today. Cuomo's campaign spox says they'll be "examining the expected makeup and opinions of general electorate voters while determining next steps." w/ @bkamisar.
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Mamdani won the Democratic primary, NBC News projects, and will face the incumbent, Eric Adams, in the general election. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo may keep running, too.
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Such a fun time talking softball and politics with two of the best in the biz! This year's @CWSoftballGame is just three weeks away (happening this year at Audi Field!) and you can get your tickets here:
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New @InsideElections podcast episode is out w/ me + @JacobRubashkin previewing the July 16 congressional woman's softball game with co-organizer Atalie Ebersole and star player @bridgetbhc of NBC News.
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RT @news_jul: Latest @NBCNews @SyracuseU focus group: Latino Trump voters diverge on deportations but largely still back the president. fro….
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The focus group participants broadly supported Trump’s actions on immigration and the economy, but some divisions over the focus of his deportation program emerged.
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RT @scottwongDC: 'IT’S SCARY AS SHIT’ says one senior House lawmaker. Brazen Minnesota shootings reignite security concerns for members of….
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Lawmakers are pushing congressional leaders to take greater steps to ensure their safety as they confront the growing risk of violence.
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Five takeaways from New Jersey's primaries for governor: How the candidates are handling Trump and more w/ @bkamisar.
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Republican Jack Ciattarelli will face Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill in November in a race that will be an early indicator of the country's political mood in Trump's second term.
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RT @alivitali: It’s Wednesday with @WayTooEarly:.☀️ @CamilaBernal .☕️ @nancyayoussef .🌞 @bridgetbhc .🫖 Rep. @JakeAuch .🌅 @carloslcurbelo….
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