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A new NBC News poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 49%-44% on the generic ballot, with independents favoring Democrats by 12 points. Trump's approval rating dropped to 39%, the lowest of his second term in NBC polls, amid economic uncertainty and surging prices partly spurred by the Iran war. Democrats need to flip four Senate seats to gain control, with key races in North Carolina, Maine, and Ohio.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats have not ruled out impeaching President Trump if they retake the House in 2026. He made the remark on NBC's 'Meet the Press' on Sunday, emphasizing that Democrats' focus remains on affordability and restoring the American dream.
Reps. Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat are trailing anti-establishment candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani. Goldman lags behind Brad Lander despite outspending him, while Espaillat faces socialist activist Darializa Avila Chevalier. The Israel-Gaza war is a key issue in Goldman's race.
House Democrats will travel to Newark on Wednesday for a congressional forum on the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility, calling for its closure. The forum will hear testimony on conditions including spoiled milk and delayed deportations, following weeks of protests.
This commentary argues that Democrats fail to adequately communicate economic inequality to voters, despite stark facts like the top 1% owning 32% of wealth. It contends that Republicans benefit from voter ignorance, and that Democrats must forcefully address wealth concentration and its historical parallels to the pre-Great Depression era.
This commentary argues that the Democratic Socialists of America have significantly expanded their influence within the US Democratic Party following primary victories in 2026. It contends that DSA-aligned candidates and organizers are becoming a formidable force, citing increased electoral wins and growing infrastructure across congressional, state, and local races.
This commentary argues that Kamala Harris's rise to the Democratic presidential nomination is rooted in a tradition of Black women's political activism exemplified by Fannie Lou Hamer. It contends that Harris's candidacy represents the culmination of decades of organizing by Black women, who have consistently pushed for representation and justice within the Democratic Party.
Matthew Yglesias critiques the 'Positive Good' theory of Graham Platner, arguing that some supporters claim Platner's personal flaws make him a better Democrat. Yglesias contends this view is absurd and disconnected from policy analysis, though he acknowledges it reflects a broader rejection of conventional Democratic politics.
This commentary argues that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's selective endorsement strategy, focusing on winnable progressive House candidates while avoiding risky Senate primaries and challenges to Democratic incumbents, has yielded a winning streak but is dividing the left. It contrasts her approach with Sen. Bernie Sanders's broader endorsements, suggesting her caution may limit her movement's reach.
This commentary argues that Attorney General Aaron Ford's landslide primary victory over Alexis Hill was driven by his strong branding, fundraising advantage, and name recognition. It contends that Hill's ambitious progressive platform and statewide campaigning could not overcome Ford's establishment support and voter perceptions of electability against the Republican governor.