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The 2026 Races Giving Democrats New Hope in the South

 While the region is still dominated by Republicans, five big midterm contests look promising for the Democratic Party. By Ed Kilgore
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Mamdani’s Approval Rating Is More Impressive Than It Looks

 By Ross Barkan Unlike his predecessor, the mayor has withstood a barrage of attacks — and he’s still standing.
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Wars Don’t Work

 By Jonah Shepp Trump’s debacle in Iran once again demonstrates that full-blown war is no longer an effective tool for superpowers to get what they want.
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early and often
The 2026 Races Giving Democrats New Hope in the South
By Ed Kilgore
While the region is still dominated by Republicans, five big midterm contests look promising for the Democratic Party.
american affairs
american affairs
Mamdani’s Approval Rating Is More Impressive Than It Looks
By Ross Barkan
Unlike his predecessor, the mayor has withstood a barrage of attacks — and he’s still standing.
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If Trump Gives Up on the Midterms, All Bets Are Off
By Ed Kilgore
Things seem wild now, but we may get into truly uncharted territory if Trump and the GOP stop worrying about trying to win in 2026.

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Polls Show Even Republicans Are Souring On Israel
By Ed Kilgore
The once-strong bipartisan support for Israel is gone, and it’s not just a matter of Democrats becoming alienated by Netanyahu and his policies.
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Wars Don’t Work
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F-Bombing Trump Is Not a Smart Campaign Message for Democrats
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Democrats like Katie Porter and Juliana Stratton are F-bombing the president. That could alienate voters they will need to stop him.
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The president is still going to expect impossible victories against his enemies.
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My Father and the Magic Mushrooms
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The first few days of the cease-fire were a confusing mess.
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The acronym for “Trump Always Chickens Out” was originally about “Liberation Day” tariffs. Now it’s morphed into a broader Trump insult.
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