Electoral politics is a zero-sum game. There is no such thing as a moral victory. If Democrats throw their hands up after the Virginia Supreme Court's ruling and unilaterally disarm, they would not only relegate themselves to permanent minority status short of an exceptional wave election but also reduce the likelihood of partisan gerrymandering ever being outlawed. The time has come for Democrats to embrace the nuclear option: all-out, maximum gerrymandering by any means necessary.
Read MoreWith Clay Fuller’s win, Republicans will maintain their slim majority in the House for the time being. And while Shawn Harris himself admitted that his district is “not going to turn blue,” the large swing towards Democrats in this election could have major implications come November.
Read MoreOne of the most blatant examples of recent, beyond-all-odds Democratic upsets was Emily Gregory’s win over the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate for Florida’s House District 87. This district, which encompasses Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property, has been a Republican stronghold in previous Florida House elections.
Read MoreThere is a recognition among Democrats that this is no longer a time to lick wounds from the 2024 loss; instead, it is time to recuperate for the fight ahead: the 2028 Presidential Election. Let’s meet the contenders, from frontrunners, secondary candidates, long shots, and dark horses, for the Democratic primaries.
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