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May 17, 2026Democratic PoliticsMidterm ElectionsPolitical Messaging

These Democrats Are Breaking Through by Taking On Trump

David Axelrod and Dan Pfeiffer dissect the challenging Democratic midterm landscape, the party's messaging struggles, and critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of potential 2028 presidential candidates like AOC, Pete Buttigieg, Jon Ossoff, Andy Beshear, Josh Shapiro, and Kamala Harris.

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Apr 21, 2026US PoliticsForeign PolicyIran Nuclear Deal

BOMBSHELL: Trump White House ROCKED by New Scandal

Donald Trump's administration is characterized by erratic foreign policy claims, transactional domestic policy, and a cabinet plagued by scandal, while Democratic contenders refine their messaging for future elections.

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