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David Weigel

David Weigel

Politics Reporter, Semafor

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What crypto taught Democrats about the AI backlash

Democrats see a president who isn’t popular, an industry that’s less popular, and a very straightforward election story.
Protestors hold up ‘Stop data centers’ signs, on the day of U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech at the General Motors Proving Ground, in Milford, Michigan
Carlos Osorio/Reuters

Researchers probe how Democrats could win working-class voters

A new survey of 40,000 adults suggests how Democrats could appeal to them.
Bernie Sanders
Tim Evans/Reuters

Republicans’ midterm promise is more populism, and more cash

Can Donald Trump’s party have its populist economic promises and big donors too? So far, it looks that way.
Evan Vucci/Reuters

Candidates contend with the rise of ‘resurfaced’ old clips

Candidates who think they’ve escaped or explained their pasts keep having to explain comments that “resurface” online.
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico speaks during a rally in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., May 29, 2026.
Joel Angel Juarez/Reuters

Democrats make the midterms about one big pitch: Lower costs

Democrats are not crafting the kind of bold-faced messaging that excites pundits this year. That may be the point.
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a press conference on affordable child care in the United States on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 17, 2026.
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Markey leads incumbent sweep in Massachusetts

No challenger to the all-Democratic Massachusetts delegation won on Tuesday.
Ed Markey
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Markey and other Massachusetts Democrats face primaries

Democratic Reps. Stephen Lynch, Richard Neal, and Jake Auchincloss also face challengers, all of whom are running to their left.

Piker defiant as Democrats turn on him

Hasan Piker rejects criticism of his views on pro-Israel, Jewish institutions.

The year tech started losing

Across both parties, voters are supporting candidates who want slower advancement.

A former Democratic operative on what the party needs to keep from MAGA

Evan Barker dishes on her Trump vote, AOC, and why Democrats need to adopt the anti-DEI mission.

Graham wins South Carolina Senate primary, vindicating Trump

The incumbent rode President Donald Trump’s endorsement to a narrow victory after a quick special election.

Michigan state senator was in talks to endorse El-Sayed before Piker flap

Democratic congressional nominee Jeremy Moss, who is Jewish, instead released a statement criticizing the Senate hopeful.

Norman could add to Trump’s primary losing streak

Sen. Darline Graham campaigned with President Donald Trump in Myrtle Beach on Friday; Rep. Ralph Norman has criticized her debate performance.

In Pennsylvania House race, it’s pink heels vs. drag queens

It began with a photo of Democrat Paige Cognetti and a drag queen at Scranton’s 2025 Pride flag raising.

Republicans scramble to remake their stance on data centers

The industry “could use a little public relations help,” President Donald Trump acknowledged. But his party is moving with the tide.

Another House Republican loser, and three other primary takeaways

Rep. Cory Mills became the fourth House Republican to lose his primary this year.

Nine primary races to watch

Florida is the star of the night, but Alaska, Wyoming, and California host contests too.

Talarico touts endorsement from man who accused Paxton of stealing his pen

Joe Joplin left his $1,000 pen in a dish near a courthouse metal detector, after which a security camera captured Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton picking it up and walking away.