Elena Schneider
@ec_schneider
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@politico national political reporter, formerly @nytimes, @TexasTribune, @MedillSchool. North Carolina native. Let's talk: [email protected]
Washington, DC
Joined January 2012
Remembering my Grandpops today: General J. Lawton Collins — Lightning Joe. He commanded the Army’s VII Corps and led the #DDay invasion at Utah Beach 80 years ago today. (Please indulge me in a personal 🧵.)
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No. 2 House Democrat Katherine Clark gets primary challenger @kellygarrity3
https://t.co/8uGzes0Rzs
politico.com
Organizer Jonathan Paz said “our Democratic leaders are failing us” in a launch video.
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NEW - Dems feel good at DNC meeting, first time in a long time. Off-year wins, donors returning. Nebraska, Utah among states voicing interest in hosting mini convention next year. W/ @melmason @dillonliam on the ground in LA: https://t.co/9NLD8deC2c
politico.com
At the Democratic National Committee’s winter meetings in L.A., party leaders are feeling good for the first time in a year.
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New @playbookdc: Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith told me the White House conditioned federal funds on the redistricting outcome. He cited the USDA hub. This morning, he deleted his post about it.
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The waning power of the DSCC is on display in this year’s primaries- from its inability to prevent a messy primary in Texas to blacklisting opposing camps in Iowa. @ec_schneider with the story: https://t.co/DK9E5FXHOn
politico.com
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is triggering backlash among fellow Democrats for its interventions in various Senate races.
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NEWS - In TX, DSCC didn’t do much to shape the primary. In IA, DSCC is warning consultants not to work w/ their non-preferred candidates. Both strategies are triggering backlash among Dems. Some calling the committee weak. On a messy primary scene: https://t.co/kDe7ZYyceR
politico.com
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is triggering backlash among fellow Democrats for its interventions in various Senate races.
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new - Some Democrats are uneasy about a push to restore Rep. Henry Cuellar to a powerful committee role following a pardon from President Donald Trump, potentially complicating his bid to regain influence over federal spending. https://t.co/YTbinAh2Fd
politico.com
Henry Cuellar faces a vote of fellow Democratic appropriators Thursday, and some have doubts.
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New: Inside the NRSC’s “AstroTurf Recruitment Process” to push Jasmine Crockett into the Texas Senate Race https://t.co/1DcFfHsMZG
notus.org
The NRSC started including Crockett’s name in polling and conducted “a sustained effort” to get Crockett, the party’s preferred candidate to run against, into the race.
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Harris adds a bunch of new book tour stops including one in…South Carolina.
In 2026, we will continue to share our stories. To build community. To fight for our future. In 2026, the 107 Days book tour will be back on the road. I'll see you out there: https://t.co/pBtuS6p42O
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DCCC announced it is expanding its districts in play list, adding 5 new GOP seats. If you read Politico last week, you knew these were coming. @andrewjfhoward @jsscppr
https://t.co/0CPX0VI3BR
politico.com
“It just sort of looks like we ran a standard to progressive Democratic campaign and we got the result you would expect,” former Rep. Conor Lamb said.
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New: The hot topic during Tuesday's SCOTUS arguments about campaign finance? Whether JD Vance is already running for the WH in 2028. w/ @joshgerstein
https://t.co/UQDpEDTN4n
politico.com
The vice president’s future ambitions were a top topic during oral arguments Tuesday in a highly watched campaign finance case.
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SCOOP: Brad Lander is set to challenge Dan Goldman from the left, launching as soon as tomorrow with Zohran Mamdani’s endorsement https://t.co/0aFn6ZFIrO via @politico
politico.com
The city comptroller and former mayoral candidate will have the endorsement of Zohran Mamdani, two people tell POLITICO.
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Scoop: The anti-Trump Save America Movement wants to pour up to $100M into as many as 60(!) GOP-held House seats ahead of 2026. https://t.co/MCzXaK5b8S
politico.com
The anti-Trump Save America Movement is making its first play in electoral politics.
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NEW: As @RepJasmine prepares to announce today a bid for the Texas Senate seat, @ColinAllredTX - who was insider Dems' favorite to take on @JohnCornyn, @KenPaxtonTX or @WesleyHuntTX - drops down to a House race. @liz_crampton w/ the first cut: https://t.co/1QhHh3Q1Cd
politico.com
The former Dallas Congress member will run for Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson’s seat instead.
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Allred is ending his Senate run and dropping to House This will set up a primary against Rep. Julie Johnson https://t.co/10R8nYca3I
dallasnews.com
With U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Senate candidacy looming, Democrat Colin Allred opts against running in the Senate primary. He's now campaigning to return...
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Hill Rs sounding alarm on midterms- GOP needs to sharpen strategy or risk majority Many were already anxious GOP lacked domestic agenda, while Trump devotes his time overseas. Then came TN special Now pressure ramping up on Johnson to pivot w @mkraju
https://t.co/eFs4cmWDy7
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Some of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress are warning that the party needs to sharpen its affordability message to voters heading into the 2026 elections — or risk big losses that...
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NEWS - Post-TN, DCCC to expand its Red-to-Blue list soon. SMP memo to donors/allies pushing for Senate expansion. ...nonetheless, Dem infighting remains, esp on if a moderate candidate could've done better. w/ @andrewjfhoward @jsscppr:
politico.com
“It just sort of looks like we ran a standard to progressive Democratic campaign and we got the result you would expect,” former Rep. Conor Lamb said.
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It’s Election Day in TN-07, where Democrats are hoping for a stunner in a ruby-red district. In the words of President Trump, “the whole world is watching Tennessee right now.” More on the race here: https://t.co/brRG1D7TqR
politico.com
The race to replace retired Rep. Mark Green is close, and both parties have taken notice.
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Read this over Thanksgiving in about 48 hours. Can't recommend this lovely gem enough:
washingtonpost.com
“The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans surprised everyone with its success. The author talks about how the book came to be.
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