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AOC is taking her time ahead of 2028

She’s endorsing more cautiously in the midterms, and moving more slowly, than others in the Democratic presidential mix. And she’s okay with that.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call/Getty

Independent jumps into Nebraska race on “anti-monopolist” message

Progressive think tanker to test anti-corporate theory of politics.
Austin Ahlman and a voterCampaign of Austin Ahlman

What Spencer Pratt’s rise can teach both parties about AI-age campaigning

You don’t have to imagine what Los Angeles would look like under Mayor Spencer Pratt, because AI already did it for you.
AI-generated advertisement for Spencer PrattAI-generated. Charles Curran/X

Younger Democrats challenge blue-state ‘gerontocracy’

In Connecticut and Massachusetts, older incumbents are confronting a familiar question.
Representative Seth Moulton speaks with the media.Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

Less climate talk, more growth: US progressives take a lesson from Canada

Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Pete Buttigieg were among the American Democrats who traveled north to learn from Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark CarneyCarlos Osorio/Reuters

Democratic redistricting confidence sinks as Virginia maps thrown out

The 4-3 state Supreme Court decision on Friday sets the party back considerably in the battle to redraw House seats.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, campaigning for Virginia’s redistrictingBill Clark/CQ-Roll Call/Getty Images

Buttigieg, Slotkin join Canada’s Carney at liberal strategy session

The two potential 2028 candidates will speak alongside liberal politicians from other Western democracies.

White House hosts anti-abortion activists for meeting

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser is expected to attend.

Republicans prepare for long-term redistricting domination

The “gerrymandering wars” have gone better than Democrats expected at the start, but they shouldn’t celebrate yet.

He’s back: Biden returns to the campaign conversation

One reason why he jumped in may be his enduring popularity with the Democratic base, even among voters who think his reelection attempt was a mistake.

Progressive megadonors bet big on content creators

Democracy Alliance is urging members to commit eight-figure donations to a new liberal media fund, according to details shared with Semafor.

Supreme Court sparks a bipartisan redistricting rush

Lawmakers in both parties are endorsing plans to wipe out their rivals in states they control, with few voices of caution.

Progressive groups: We don’t need the Democratic Party to cause a ‘blue wave’

Semafor got an exclusive seat at the America Votes summit, where left-leaning activists and unions plotted their comeback.

Why Ruben Gallego put himself in the barrel

The Arizona Democrat and potential presidential candidate talked to Semafor about his unique approach to Eric Swalwell’s implosion.

Why The Washington Post lost in Virginia

Meet the new media-bashers.

El-Sayed’s rise riles Democratic moderates, delights the left

The Michigan Senate hopeful is gaining momentum in an increasingly bitter three-way primary that could prove decisive for Senate control.

The fizzling of Piker-gate shows cancel culture may be over for campaigns

Many voters are putting up with opinions, language, and content that used to be campaign-killers.

Black Democrats want a post-Trump plan. The candidates are working on it.

Nearly a dozen potential presidential contenders showed up at Rev. Al Sharpton’s conference to talk to a deeply influential bloc of the party.
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