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The Democratic Week: An Affordability Coalition Searches for Governing Discipline

Democrats are pairing a cost-of-living agenda with an expanded organizing machine, but ideological breadth and caucus management remain central tests.

September 5, 2026

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The Republican Week: A Presidentialized Party Tests Its Midterm Coalition

Trump-centered mobilization may energize the Republican base, but campaign finance, high fuel costs and district-level incentives are pulling candidates in different directions.

September 5, 2026