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Democrats Are Getting Their Act Together at the State Level
A long-overdue effort to contest Republican dominance of state legislatures is bearing fruit.
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In Oregon, a Rural Populist Pushes the Grassroots to Its Limits
Jamie McLeod-Skinner ousted a seven-term incumbent—now comes the hard part.
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‘Voters Are Lethargic’: A Missing Economic Message in New York
Ignoring the cost-of-living crisis, plus the erosion of Democratic Party infrastructure under Gov. Cuomo, means an uncomfortably close race in New York.
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AIPAC Echoes Republicans’ Crime Messaging in Pennsylvania
After failing to stop Democrat Summer Lee’s primary bid, the pro-Israel group is now helping Republicans put the seat into play.
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Democrats Struggle to Organize South Texas
As the Rio Grande Valley has shifted away from farmwork, progressive Democrats are outmatched in their efforts to turn out voters.
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Republicans’ Secret Swing-Seat Weapon? Dozens of Rich Nominees.
Over half of the Republican nominees in competitive House races have dipped into personal fortunes to fund their campaigns.
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Crypto PAC Questionnaire Claims Bitcoin Mining Is Good for the Environment
A rare glimpse at how PACs communicate with candidates reveals the types of ideas policymakers are pressured into believing.
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How Manchin Capitalized on Being at the Center of the IRA Debate
The senator formed a new fundraising vehicle that lets him solicit larger contribution checks.
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Progressive Orgs Jump In for Jamie McLeod-Skinner
Led by Fight Corporate Monopolies’ new super PAC, progressive groups are making a late bid to support the populist House candidate running against a wealthy health care executive.