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Why Rising Gas Prices Could End the Republican Majority
By raising gas prices for an unpopular war Trump has undermined his last remaining political asset.
 • Dan Pfeiffer
Could Democrats Win Montana in 2026?
Plus thoughts on Kristi Noem's fake job and Stephen Miller's toxicity
 • Dan Pfeiffer
No Democrat Should Give Trump a Blank Check for His Illegal War
The case for opposing funding for Trump's War in Iran
 • Dan Pfeiffer
A Pro-Trump Billionaire Is About to Own CNN
Paramount acquiring Warner Bros means that CNN will be controlled by a MAGA billionaire with an agenda
 • Dan Pfeiffer
Is California About to Hand Republicans the Governor's Mansion?
Plus some thoughts on Kristi Noem, Markwayne Mullin, and what comes next in Texas
 • Dan Pfeiffer
Democrats Can Win Texas
Three lessons from a messy, important night in Texas.
 • Dan Pfeiffer
A War No One Wants, Started by a Man No One Trusts
Trump's Iran war is unpopular, unjustified, and Democrats need to say so
 • Dan Pfeiffer

February 2026

Trump's Dumb War Is a Test Democrats Must Not Fail
Trump has launched an illegal, unjustified war with Iran. Democrats must oppose it — loudly and without apology.
 • Dan Pfeiffer
Why Don't More Voters Care About Democracy?
The question that has bedeviled Dems since Trump came down the escalator
 • Dan Pfeiffer
The Texas Primary, Electability, and the Mobilization Myth
The Talarico v. Crockett race has gotten nasty, but the electability debate is about more than the two candidates
 • Dan Pfeiffer
Trump's State of the Union Was Political Malpractice
Trump gave a speech that should make every Democrat cheer and every Republican on the ballot cry
 • Dan Pfeiffer
Trump Stole Your Money. He Won't Give It Back.
The Supreme Court said Trump imposed an illegal tax on Americans, he plans to keep the money.
 • Dan Pfeiffer
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