AIPAC split its scorecard in the first major test of its political muscle in the midterms. The recriminations over its intervention in IL-09 were swift. AIPAC, one member said, should look at IL-09 and NJ and “reconsider their strategy.” @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

AIPAC faces calls to reassess strategy after split results in Illinois

In its first midterms test, the powerful pro-Israel group backed two victors but failed to secure its preferred outcome in the two districts where it spent the most.

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“If he can help us win the trifecta, and then use it to actually govern and get good results — or as he likes to say, ‘get shit done’ — that looks really good at the national level,” @mikeschlossberg.bsky.social tells @lisakashinsky.bsky.social.

Shapiro needs big policy wins for a 2028 run. He’s gunning for a Democratic trifecta to achieve them.

The Pennsylvania governor is mounting an aggressive down-ballot push this year alongside his reelection bid.

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Former Rep. Mary Peltola raked in $1.5 million in the first 24 hours of her Alaska Senate bid. Details on the donations, first in @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2026/01...

Peltola raises $1.5M in first 24 hours of Alaska Senate bid

Democrats are hoping the former member of Congress can flip GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan’s seat.

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Sen. @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social’s message to Dems: They’re “doomed to fail" in 26/28 if they don’t stop tiptoeing around donors/CEOs & embrace populist economic platform. “nibble-around-the-edges approach earns praise" from CEOs + is “good way to appeal to the DSCC." But it won't win elections.

Democrats are united in bashing GOP on Obamacare. Medicare for All could reopen a rift.

Progressives are pushing Medicare for All in some of their party’s most competitive Senate primaries — returning to the popular policy even as some Dems worry it’s threatening the party’s unity on expiring ACA subsidies. @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2025/12...

Democrats are united in bashing GOP on Obamacare. Medicare for All could reopen a rift.

The single-payer health care system is again becoming a rallying cry for progressives in the midterms.

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Dems have a rural voter problem. KY-06 hopeful @cherlynnforky.bsky.social is offering a model for her party to help fix it. Inside her "Mountain Democrat" rebrand and how she's trying to reach rural, working-class voters who feel forsaken by Dems www.politico.com/newsletters/... @politico.com

One Democrat's plan to bring back rural voters

It’s an approach that fits squarely into Democrats’ attempts to retool their economic messaging.

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How Trump targeting these Democrats could backfire

How Trump targeting these Democrats could backfire

The administration’s attacks have elevated the six moderate lawmakers who cut an anti-Trump video urging troops to disobey illegal orders.

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Sen. @chrismurphyct.bsky.social gave $10,000 to @collegedemocrats.bsky.social thru his American Mobilization Project PAC as Dems work to engage younger voters who shifted right in ‘24. It’s the single-biggest donation from an elected to College Dems, an arm of the DNC but not funded by it, this yr.

New NHIOP/Saint Anselm poll shows Buttigieg, Newsom leading potential 2028 Dem field in early primary state New Hampshire. Buttigieg 28% Newsom 24% Harris 6% Pritzker, Booker 4% All others ≤3% Buttigieg, Newsom also led August poll. Vance >50% for GOP in both polls www.anselm.edu/about/anselm...

Talking points circulating among national progressive groups/Senate offices make the case for Sen. Chris Van Hollen to be the next Senate Dem leader. Some Dem Senate candidates, House members, outside groups want Schumer to step aside. Senators have stopped short of saying that

Kicking off my Bluesky era

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Some Democrats are angry the deal to end the government shutdown doesn’t guarantee a key demand: an extension of health insurance subsidies. Our @lisakashinsky.bsky.social breaks down how it's sparking Dem infighting. More on the impact on 2026 and 2028 elections: politi.co/4oMBnpJ