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reposted by
Paul Rieckhoff
1 day ago
I shared my thoughts with
@danmerica.bsky.social
(fantastic name for a reporter) and the Washington Post for this piece on Platner, the Iraq War as a 2026 campaign issue, and more.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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With campaign under pressure, Platner dials up criticism of Collinsâs Iraq war vote
The Iraq War veteran is attacking Republican Sen. Susan Collinsâs vote to authorize the war in his campaign to unseat her.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/06/07/iraq-war-shapes-maine-senate-race-between-veteran-graham-platner-susan-collins/
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ence morse
about 2 months ago
In the first two months of this year, after big wins for Democrats throughout 2025, just two people cut six-figure checks to the DNC. The RNC had 50. Our latest on the DNC's top-dollar donor woes, w/
@danmerica.bsky.social
& Hannah Knowles
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Nirvi Shah
2 months ago
Democrats are turning Republicansâ arguments against them in midterm races
washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
#gaspricehike
via
@danmerica.bsky.social
for
@washingtonpost.com
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Democrats are turning Republicansâ arguments against them in midterm races
Republicans won in 2024 by promising to cut the cost of living, but high gas prices are frustrating voters and providing a potent line of attack ahead of this yearâs elections.
https://washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/04/07/democrats-gas-prices-election-2026/
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reposted by
Nirvi Shah
3 months ago
Including off-year elections last year, Democrats have flipped 30 Republican seats since the start Trump's second term.
@danmerica.bsky.social
@mariannasotomayor.bsky.social
for
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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What a GOP loss in Trumpâs Mar-a-Lago district says about the midterms
Including off-year elections last year, Democrats have flipped 30 Republican seats since the start of 2025.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/25/democrats-midterms-special-election-wins/
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reposted by
Nate Gilman
3 months ago
first Spirit post is live - digging into AdriĂĄn GonzĂĄlez's two main options at striker and what each choice on a given night might mean
www.preseasonstreams.com/options/
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How Adrian GonzĂĄlez might be setting up the Spirit's depth chart at striker
https://www.preseasonstreams.com/options/
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reposted by
Nirvi Shah
3 months ago
President Donald Trump chose a mail-in ballot in a Florida election as he pushes a sweeping bill to reform nationwide balloting, including restrictions on mail-in voting â and derides vote-by-mail at events.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
via
@danmerica.bsky.social
for
@washingtonpost.com
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Trump just voted by a method he calls âmail-in cheatingâ
The presidentâs decision to vote by mail comes as he pushes a sweeping bill to reform balloting nationwide, including restrictions on mail-in voting.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/23/trump-mail-in-voting-florida/
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reposted by
Emily Guskin
3 months ago
This is not the first time Trump has voted by mail while deriding the practice. âI can vote by mail," he told reporters in 2020 when pushed on how he reconciles his use of a practice he criticizes. "Iâm allowed to.â
@danmerica.bsky.social
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Trump just voted by a method he calls âmail-in cheatingâ
The presidentâs decision to vote by mail comes as he pushes a sweeping bill to reform balloting nationwide, including restrictions on mail-in voting.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/23/trump-mail-in-voting-florida/
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reposted by
Nirvi Shah
3 months ago
Special interest groups, including the pro-Israel
#AIPAC
, have sometimes veiled spending, using what appear to be unrelated organizations to support or attack candidates.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
via
@ence.bsky.social
@danmerica.bsky.social
for
@washingtonpost.com
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Super PAC spending passes $200M, with some groups hiding their cause
Groups that include pro-Israel organizations obscured their spending in some midterm races to try to defeat candidates that oppose their cause.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/21/israel-midterms-spending-pacs/
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reposted by
ence morse
3 months ago
NEW: Outside spending on the 2026 midterms has passed $225 million â a March record. And some of the biggest spenders, including AIPAC, are masking their identities behind shell PACs that hide their donors until after the election. w/
@danmerica.bsky.social
washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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reposted by
Scott Clement
3 months ago
Trump sold young voters on his vision. Many are having buyerâs remorse. Read
@danmerica.bsky.social
&
@cqzakrz.bsky.social
reporting from Charlotte
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Trump sold young voters on his vision. Many are having buyerâs remorse.
They were a key part of the coalition that powered the presidentâs comeback, and their frustrations signal vulnerability for Republicans ahead of the midterms.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/16/trump-young-voters-regret-iran-war/
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reposted by
ence morse
3 months ago
AI-backed PACs have already spent over $10 million to influence this year's elections â and it's working. Of the 20 candidates backed by AI money in last week's primaries, only one lost. a deep dive w/
@danmerica.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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reposted by
Nick Baumann
6 months ago
Smart
@danmerica.bsky.social
@matthewchoi.bsky.social
on why some Republicans are worried that their party's redistricting plan could backfire:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Analysis | Why some Republicans are sweating their partyâs redistricting plan
The Washington Postâs essential guide to power and influence in D.C.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/08/why-some-republicans-are-sweating-their-partys-redistricting-plan/
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reposted by
Scott Clement
6 months ago
Why Republicans are sweating Tuesdayâs special election in Trump country, via
@danmerica.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Why Republicans are sweating Tuesdayâs special election in Trump country
The surprisingly competitive race in Tennesseeâs ruby-red 7th Congressional District is a high-profile test of votersâ attitudes about the presidentâs agenda.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/02/tennessee-special-election-behn-van-epps-trump/
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reposted by
Claire Watkins
7 months ago
Adrian Gonzalez didn't get that one right. The extended time with 10 while Hershfelt got treatment, having her come back on when her step was gone, it all led to that Gotham goal
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