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Another seat the Democrats must flip is Maine. After Graham Platner was expelled, Troy Jackson became the candidate. Former NBC News Political Reporter and now a Maine local news editor, Alex Seitz-Wald explains Jackson’s appeal. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/UCyHnT-WVQY

Here we go again in Texas: Can a Democrat win statewide? Maybe. James Talarico could be perfect to run against the MAGA Ken Paxton. Top Texas Political Reporter, Maria Recio analyzes the latest polls. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/UCyHnT-WVQY

Democrats must flip Ohio to retake the Senate. Former Senator Sherrod Brown vs appointed Senator John Husted. And, no shock here, Data Centers have become an issue in the race as top Ohio Political Reporter, Andrew Tobias explains. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/UCyHnT-WVQY

Bill Press @billpress.bsky.social · 5d ago

It’s Primary Day in Michigan where one of the 5 most important races for the Democrats to take over the Senate highlights the battle over electability. Rick Pluta, a top political reporter in Michigan, weighs in. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/UCyHnT-WVQY

It’s almost as if the Trump Administration is auditioning for the writers’ room for Saturday Night Live. But the implications of its actions are serious and our panel digs in and comes up with great analysis. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/IiSMr_Da_zo

Bill Press @billpress.bsky.social · 6d ago

"Rand Paul's wrong. Anthony Fauci doesn't deserve to be put "behind bars." For 50 years of public health leadership, he deserves a statue on the National Mall." bit.ly/My-Column

"There are only 98 days until the midterm election. For months, there has been speculation about what the deciding issue will be this year. Surprisingly, it looks like the one big issue in this year’s midterms may be one we least expected: data centers."

Welcome to a data center near you

Data centers have emerged as a major political issue heading into the 2026 midterm elections due to concerns regarding job creation, water consumption, and the strain on the national electric grid.

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The laws ensuring rights for children with disabilities and special needs in school were passed by overwhelming, bipartisan majorities. But instead of trying to change the law, Trump and his GOP enablers just don't enforce it. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/m03kbe8Qo-0

The GOP love school vouchers and hate public schools. One reason is to dilute the power of teachers’ unions in politics. But they are destroying what creates a cohesive society. Oh, and voucher schools aren’t really better. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/m03kbe8Qo-0

When Whitney Houston sang the line, “the children are our future,” she was right. @RWeingarten.bsky.social explains how Trump and the GOP Congress are throwing our future away with their war on children and the Department of Education. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen youtu.be/m03kbe8Qo-0

The One Big Beautiful (Ugly) Bill cut taxes for the rich. To pay for those tax cuts for the rich, Trump got rid of the plans that made it easier to repay student debt. As @RWeingarten.bsky.social explains. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/m03kbe8Qo-0

We hear a lot about Trump’s authoritarian playbook. Masked ICE agents. Weaponization of the DOJ to harass enemies of the regime. But AFT President @RWeingarten.bsky.social talks about a less obvious, but key part of the plan. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/m03kbe8Qo-0

Some great inside reporting, perceptive insights and analysis from this very sharp group of journalists. And a couple of surprising takes. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/47R0N8yMOBw

"Isn't Pete Hegseth the last one to be talking? He dresses and struts like a peacock. He wears more makeup than Dolly Parton. He had a new makeup room created in the Pentagon. Maybe the first person who needs a testosterone shot is him." bit.ly/My-Column

"What if Bernie Sanders had won the Democratic nomination for president in 2016? And the answer is: Donald Trump would never have become president, because Bernie would have won the election." thehill.com/opinion/camp...

Nancy Pelosi and Ben Wikler with big crowd at Politics & Prose. Ben talks about his new book on my podcast today. The Bill Press Pod. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/Yy4x-GR_c2M

One of the great things about Ben's new book is he lays out a plan for today, tomorrow, and off into the future. Here's his plan for 2029. (And we should judge candidates in 2026 and 2028 for their willingness to go big to save democracy.) bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/Yy4x-GR_c2M

@BenWikler.bsky.social says doing the work of democracy is not like eating your spinach. It can actually make you happy. It takes years of sustained work to win the fight for democracy. But we can win. And boy, is it satisfying. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/Yy4x-GR_c2M

Do not despair. @BenWikler.bsky.social, as Democratic State Chair, was instrumental in rescuing Wisconsin from the Right-wing clutches of Scott Walker, sees the makings of our national escape from Trump in the tremendous grass-roots energy of Democrats. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/Yy4x-GR_c2M

Think small actions don’t have large consequences? Think again. Former and very successful Wisconsin Democratic State Chair @benwikler.bsky.social tells the tale. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/Yy4x-GR_c2M

Feeling depressed at the state of our Democracy? Feeling powerless to fight back? Former Wisconsin Democratic State Chair, Ben Wilkler has a concrete plan to win the fight for Democrats and Democracy. It starts with you! bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/Yy4x-GR_c2M

That speech last night and the rest of the top news with a great panel of experienced, well-sourced reporters. I appreciate them bringing their insights and analysis. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/pI4fMa1eQDg

"There are some who believe Lindsey Graham represented the best of Washington. I think they're wrong. In fact, I think Graham represented the worst of Washington, because he believed in nothing. He was willing to sell out everything he'd once believed in." bit.ly/My-Column

"In writing Graham’s story, it is important to tell the truth. Yes, he served his country well, in the military, and in the House and Senate. But then he became Trump’s wing man. Trump would not be where he is today without him."

The twisted trail of Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham’s life and political career was complex and full of twists and turns, from being a moderate Republican to becoming a close advisor to Donald Trump, and his death brought tribut…

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We hear a lot about the need for “authenticity.” Top Democratic Strategist gives his definition and says the original authentic candidate; Bernie Sanders and his issues are still relevant today. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/UHNFQckcP3g

I asked Tad Devine whether the Democratic Party would be better off if some of progressive candidates stopped identifying as Democratic Socialists. He answered with Bernie’s definition of Democratic Socialism. It's good. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/UHNFQckcP3g

Tad Devine is a top Democratic Strategist, in his book and on the Pod, he pulls a lesson from 2016 that resonates today. Democratic Establishment: Stay out of primaries! bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/UHNFQckcP3g