Talarico’s U.S. Senate primary victory over Crockett shows that when it comes to fighting MAGA, Democrats may be tiring of taking pages from Trump’s playbook.
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Three Takeaways from the Taylor Rehmet Texas Shocker
A big swing left from Latino voters may signal a blue wave coming in November.
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Have We Been Invaded?
Looking for a seat on the Supreme Court, Judge James Ho of Texas spouts the party line.
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How Texas Became a Right-Wing California
With the ascent of MAGA, Texas has embraced the nanny-state tactics it once eschewed in California.
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How the Republican Texas Redistricting Scheme Could Backfire
Republicans are banking on Latino voters to help them flip five redrawn Texas congressional districts, even though Latinos are swing voters who may well swing left in 2026.
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How Biden Is Using Federal Power to Liberate Localities
The president’s quiet effort to free municipalities from the despotism of GOP governors.
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How to Settle the State Tug-of-War Over Migrants
Compacts between states, based on current agreements over parolees, can help governors and legislatures share the costs and benefits of migrants and improve our criminal justice system.
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The End of Roe v. Wade Could Help Democrats in These Midterm Races
Instead of fighting each other over abortion, Democrats can fight these Republicans.
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How the End of Roe Can (And Can’t) Save the Democrats
Abortion can galvanize Democrats, but only if they viscerally feel that their lives are being upended.
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In Republican Primaries, China is the Enemy
From Dr. Oz to J. D. Vance, GOP candidates are flipping out over Beijing but not offering any real answers.
