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  • The Plan for November—and After

    The Plan for November—and After

    Jon Wiener: From The Nation magazine, this is Start Making Sense. I’m Jon Wiener. Later in the show: John Nichols on Progressive Senate candidates to challenge Republicans in Maine and Nebraska.  One is a Democrat–and one isn’t.  But first: How are we going to win the midterms?  Ben Wikler will

  • Trump is upending tradition by campaigning in toss-up races : NPR

    Trump is upending tradition by campaigning in toss-up races : NPR

    In this file photo from May 2026, President Trump delivers remarks during a campaign and economic policy event in Suffern, New York. Trump traveled to the Hudson Valley to help bolster the campaign of Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) as he seeks reelection in what is expected to be one of

  • How Troy Jackson Became the Heir to Graham Platner’s Movement

    How Troy Jackson Became the Heir to Graham Platner’s Movement

    This weekend, Democrats in Maine overwhelmingly showed that they believe the former logger and longtime state senator can dethrone GOP Senator Susan Collins. Ad Policy Troy Jackson (Aren LeBrun / cc) Ellsworth, Maine—More than 500 Mainers packed into a middle-school cafeteria here on Saturday morning. Party officials, activists, and voters

  • Arizona primaries set the stage for contested fall races in a swing state : NPR

    Arizona primaries set the stage for contested fall races in a swing state : NPR

    Supporters of Rep. Andy Biggs, who is running in the Republican primary for Arizona governor, at a campaign event last week. Ross D. Franklin/AP hide caption toggle caption Ross D. Franklin/AP Arizona is the one state holding primaries Tuesday and offers a look at voter sentiment in a swing state,

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