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Dem strategist. Proud alum of @CortezMasto, @JeanneShaheen, @KamalaHarris
New York, NY
Joined June 2010
Everybody knows the dueling GOP and Dem votes on health care assistance will go down Thursday. In this free story, @Vu_Reports looks at what this means for the next shutdown cliff - Jan.31 - and whether Dems will use health care to close the government then:
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Absolutely stunning Georgia state House seat flip from R to D in the special election to replace Marcus Weidower in a conservative district in Georgia. Not purple, not suburban, not expected. This earthquake will be felt far and wide.
DDHQ: Eric Gisler (D) has defeated Mack Guest IV (R) in Georgia HD-121 Special Election 🟥 GOP to 🟦 FLIP Eric Gisler ran for this same seat in 2024 lost by 22 points This district was Trump+12 in 2024
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Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former US Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor's race https://t.co/UWIuSC2Zdx
apnews.com
A Democrat who served four years as Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor and narrowly lost a 2022 U.S. Senate bid is running for governor in the battleground state.
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Some news from me! I’ve joined the @GeoffDuncanGA campaign for Governor as comms director. Looking forward to working with this incredible team and fighting for all Georgians! I am working on my Rolodex of contacts down here so please feel free to reach out!
More from the newsletter: Two Democratic candidates for governor are rolling out key personnel moves today. #gapol
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NEW from me: @GeoffDuncanGA is one to watch in 2026. Let's build a big, pro-democracy tent! "If Duncan is able to persuade Democratic voters that he can win the general election, then other excommunicated Republicans may follow."
washingtonpost.com
Columnists pick the top candidates to watch as the 2026 midterms begin.
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NEW from @NBCNews: In a new strategy memo, @DePasqualePA highlights "@padems' success last week in swing and red counties that voted for President Donald Trump in 2024, arguing it can build upon off-year election results in the upcoming midterms" https://t.co/aBlmV2FM3A
nbcnews.com
The Pennsylvania Democratic Party is highlighting the party’s success last week in swing and red counties that voted for Trump in 2024, arguing it can build
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How Nancy Pelosi, a Catholic mother of five who was referred to in the society pages as Mrs. Paul Pelosi, embraced a fight against a deadly virus afflicting gay men and intravenous drug users. @adamnagourney @heatherknight @Kellen_Browning @LaurelRosenhall
nytimes.com
As Ms. Pelosi announced her retirement, she was celebrated for her long tenure in Washington. But back home, she was remembered for showing up at a terrifying moment when others turned away.
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This is the first time Democrats have won a statewide, nonfederal race in Georgia since 2006. Just the latest sign that #GAGov is one of Democrats best chances to flip a state next year.
DEMOCRATS FLIP 2 OF GEORGIA'S PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER SEATS per DDHQ
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"This Las Vegas Republican had high hopes for Trump. But a ‘Trump slump’ made life worse." The estimable @markzbarabak talks to a Vegas food server who voted twice for Trump, but now is disillusioned, hit by higher prices in the Trump economy. https://t.co/6h22sZu3k6
latimes.com
Aaron Mahan, who's spent decades as a server on and off the Strip, says inflation and Trump's pugnacious immigration and foreign policies have chased tourists away. He's feeling it in his wallet.
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Read the @nytimes on @SenatorShaheen’s brand of diplomacy in DC and around the world >>
nytimes.com
The Democrat from New Hampshire has worked to find common ground with the Trump administration on foreign affairs.
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‘The rug has been pulled out from under us’: Cancer research funding turmoil leaves families scrambling, thanks to Trump's cuts
cnn.com
For two years, 5-year-old Juliette Lesko has battled an incurable form of brain cancer, ependymoma. After enduring two brain surgeries, 30 sessions of radiation, and two relapses, she is now being...
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Trump’s funding cuts to pediatric brain cancer research ‘taking away hope’ from families
pbs.org
Brain tumors are the leading cause of pediatric cancer-related death. In August, the Trump administration announced it would stop supporting a federally funded network dedicated to researching these...
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I spoke with my constituent Paul who, like tens of millions of other Americans, relies on Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits to keep health care costs down. If Republicans continue blocking my legislation, their premiums will skyrocket and many will lose coverage.
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How Illinois Democrats are pre-emptively combating a Chicago crackdown by Trump: https://t.co/95VeIxgepB by @natashakorecki at @NBCNews
nbcnews.com
As Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson brace for the arrival of the National Guard, they are seeking to counter Trump's portrayal of Chicago.
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The Trump administration is halting pediatric brain cancer research and stopping kids with cancer from enrolling in clinical trials
nytimes.com
A network dedicated to early phase trials of treatments for children with brain cancer will be phased out.
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It’s been six years since Stefanik hosted an in-person town hall… If she can’t defend her record in her Republican district, she’s not ready for a run for Governor
nny360.com
It’s been nearly six years since Rep. Elise M. Stefanik has hosted a face-to-face town hall for constituents in her sprawling north country district.
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This is a good interview with excellent questions by @Lauren_V_Egan of @SenCortezMasto and worth your time. Also kudos to Lauren for starting by asking CCM for correct pronunciation of "Nevada." Other national reporters take note! https://t.co/ZgFasQ3alC
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Schumer scores top 2026 recruits in tough bid to return Democrats to power
washingtonexaminer.com
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is mounting one of his most aggressive recruitment drives in years, landing marquee candidates in tough states
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Democrats are showing real fight against Trump’s redistricting play at a time when voters crave it. Good look at the landscape from @natashakorecki at @NBCNews
nbcnews.com
With the Democratic base itching for a fight against the GOP, 2028 presidential contenders, governors and other party leaders have aggressively combated Texas' redistricting push.
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Democrats just lost three of their most influential centrist senators in one election cycle. Catherine Cortez Masto wants to fill the void. https://t.co/2yXgnrr583
semafor.com
When Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto clashed on the floor with a colleague, it spoke loudly about the party’s ongoing internal struggles.
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