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Chris Cillizza is an independent news creator. He writes the daily “So What” newsletter on Substack and makes daily political videos on his “So What” YouTube channel. He spent several decades in mainstream media, working for places like the Washington Post and CNN. He is, and always will be, a professional wrestling fan.

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The Early Signs These Dems Are Running For President in 2028

POWER PLAYS

For these likely candidates, it’s less of an election race than an election marathon. That means it’s already time to start limbering up.

Chris Cillizza | Published Apr 09, 2025
opinion

What Democrats Won’t Say About Biden, and Why That Matters

SECOND THOUGHTS

The more we learn about Biden’s decision to run again in 2024—not to mention the efforts that went into hiding him (and the reality of the toll his age had taken on him)—the worse it looks.

Chris Cillizza | Published Apr 08, 2025
opinion

Donald Trump Is Stuck in the 1980s. Here’s Why That Matters

TIMEWARP

But will his tariffs take America back to the 1890s?

Chris Cillizza | Published Apr 05, 2025
opinion

Please Just Get Rid of the White House Correspondents Dinner

DINE AND DASH

Anything that says “we are the ones who are tasked with the critical job of covering the president and you can’t be in our club” is, to me, arcane. Also dumb. And pointless.

Chris Cillizza | Published Apr 02, 2025

The Most 👀 Lines From Trump’s Kid Rock Press Conference

QUOTE MACHINE

“Nobody’s ever seen anything like we’re witnessing now. Nobody’s ever seen anything… Most of you agree with that.”

Chris Cillizza | Published Apr 01, 2025
opinion

Why Tim Walz Has a Bad Case of ‘Main Character’ Syndrome

FEVER DREAMS

It’s a common contagion in the political arena.

Chris Cillizza | Published Mar 27, 2025

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