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Checking in on the Democrats’ Senate Outlook
At the end of last year, we wrote about how the 2026 midterm environment was shaping up to be a good one for the Democratic Party.
 • Michael Baharaeen
Democrats Will Need More Than One Blue Wave to Solve Their Regional Woes
The party needs numerous upsets in "Trump Country" to rebuild their coalition ahead of 2028.
 • Justin Vassallo
TLP Weekend Edition (February 7-8, 2026)
What we're reading and checking out.
 • John Halpin and Michael Baharaeen
The Time Is Now
Democratic primary battle lines in Texas and Illinois sharpen ahead of the midterms.
 • Henry Olsen
How Trump Botched Immigration and Gave Democrats a Win
Which Democrats may immediately fumble away.
 • Ruy Teixeira
Democrats Need A Pro-Worker Platform On Immigration
Immigration policies should benefit workers, not big employers nor the professional class.͏
 • Juan David Rojas
The Electoral College Is Poised to Get Tougher for Democrats
Census projections add new urgency to the party’s quest to build a competitive coalition.
 • Michael Baharaeen
How to Build Political Optimism in Dark Times
ICE’s terrifying actions in Minneapolis have brought the country to an inflection point like no other since January 6, 2021.
 • Justin Vassallo

January 2026

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