Cait Conley is leading the two-term incumbent in the polls, but on the airwaves, Lawler dominates. Why have Democrats been reluctant to spend as much as in other swing districts?
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What the Jeffries–Blue Dog Spat Is Really About
Two centrist Democrats defected on a key vote, giving Republicans a win. Progressives are concerned any punishment given to the centrists will rebound onto them in the future.
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The Democratic Brand and the DNC Mess
In the end, effective candidates matter far more than the party machinery or label.
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Establishment Dems and the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of Moderation
The DCCC endorsed eight moderate candidates, even in races where their progressive challengers have the momentum.
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Sean Patrick Maloney’s Vanishing Ethics Pledge
The former member of Congress and DCCC chair is now the head of the Coalition for Prediction Markets, an organization funded by the exact crypto firms he promised not to work for.
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Democrats Finally Jump Into Critical New Jersey Race
Sue Altman, former head of the state Working Families Party, is neck and neck in a suburban swing seat. Democratic campaign organizations had resisted giving ad support—until today.
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Former DCCC Leaders Working to Defeat Incumbent House Democrats
Four former executive directors of the organization that elects House Democrats work for firms that are being paid to defeat House Democrats in primary races.
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How Progressives Built a Campaign Machine … Thanks to the DCCC
A fateful decision from the House Democratic leadership inadvertently created a progressive political force.