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Elissa Slotkin Can’t Save Democrats Alone—and That’s OK

CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER!

The party needs to present itself as the counter to the melodrama of MAGA. But it also needs prominent voices who will meet Trumpian grandstanding with appropriate rage and a bit of their own stagecraft.

Jill Filipovic | Published Mar 09, 2025

Trump Trolled From Very First Line of Dem Rebuttal Speech

CLOCK WAS TICKING

Michigan senator Elissa Slotkin delivered the rebuttal on behalf of the Democratic Party Tuesday night–and started out strong.

Yasmeen Hamadeh | Published Mar 05, 2025

Why Democrats Are So Stressed Out About Michigan

DOSE OF REALITY

The Mitten State’s 15 electoral votes could decide the whole shebang in November.

Jake Lahut | Published Jun 07, 2024

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Biden Begins Winning Back His Harshest ‘Uncommitted’ Critics

LOWERING THE HEAT

The president’s tone shift on Israel’s war in Gaza is reaching those who refused to support him in the primary, but activists say he’s only beginning to repair his coalition.

Jake Lahut, Dan Merica | Published Apr 12, 2024

Dems Trapped Between Israel and Gaza on the Campaign Trail

ROCK AND A HARD PLACE

The outcry for Democrats to call for a ceasefire has placed the Democratic candidates running for Senate in a politically tough position—one Republicans have largely avoided.

Riley Rogerson, Reese Gorman | Published Apr 05, 2024
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The One Hill Harper Role That Michigan Voters Will Hate Most

‘LET’S GO PLACES’

Actor Hill Harper has a number of prominent roles under his belt. But there’s one particular gig that could be a liability with a lot of Michigan voters.

Sam Brodey | Published Sep 16, 2023

Inside the Early Elbowing for Michigan’s Open Senate Seat

WISH AGAIN

The race is on in Michigan, and while some of the biggest names have already passed on running, the early jockeying is already heating up.

Jake Lahut | Published Jan 14, 2023

The Group ‘Fundamental’ to Saving This Endangered House Dem

WILL SPARTANS?

Rep. Elissa Slotkin is putting her trust in Michigan State University not just for her re-election but for the fate of the Democrats’ House majority.

Jake Lahut | Published Oct 17, 2022

How Politicians Are Using Gas Pumps to Fuel Their Message

I DID THAT

As political advertising saturates all the traditional avenues, some candidates are using the moments commuters stop to fill up the tank to get in front potential voters.

Jake Lahut | Published Sep 01, 2022

CIA Analyst Turned Candidate Fears She’ll Get Doxxed Next

BURN NOTICE

At least 34 intelligence and military veterans are running for House or Senate seats in 2018. And now, there’s a very real risk that their private lives could be exposed.

Spencer Ackerman | Published Aug 29, 2018

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