From @WSJopinion: Smart Democrats understand that making a 30-something socialist the face of the party could undermine its national ambitions, starting with next year’s midterm elections, writes @jasonrileywsj https://t.co/LlIyTqNRwM ...

Political Analysis - Democrats risk undermining national ambitions by making a 30-something socialist the face of the party [1] - The impact could be felt starting with next year's midterm elections [1]

Political Landscape - The political price for the government shutdown will be paid by one of the parties, with the midterms just months away [1] Media Engagement - Tim O'Brien, Ron Brownstein, and Niala Bikel will discuss the shutdown [1]

Welcome to the weekend. Happy Labor Day weekend. I'm Jackie Alamanny along with Eugene Daniels and Laura Baron Lopez who is in for Jonathan Kart.We begin with the resistance to President Trump's plans to militarize Chicago and a possible looming shutdown showdown between the Trump administration and state and local officials. Late Saturday, President Trump doubled down on warnings to Illinois Governor JB Pritsker, telling him to straighten out Chicago fast or possibly be subjected to a federal law enforceme ...

So, House Republicans have one last holiday weekend before they head back to Washington on Tuesday. But returning to the Capitol may be a relief after getting an earful from constituents at home this week on everything from immigration, healthc care, taxes, and more. Voters speaking out at a ribbon cutting in Maine and at Ohio and Alabama town hall.So, let's take a listen. answer the question in power. >> Trump is doing a great job of securing our citizen and a nonitizen >> false shame.Shame Wow. Megan Haye ...

Political Events - The report indicates that President Trump considered staging a national Republican convention before the midterm elections [1]

Political Landscape - Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs a redistricting bill backed by President Trump [1] - The redistricting effort aims to secure more Republican seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections [1] - Trump called for Texas to redraw its congressional map, seeking five more congressional seats for his party [1] - The new map intends to create 30 congressional districts that Trump carried by a double-digit margin in the last election [1]

Political Landscape - Texas Senate approved a new state congressional map [1] - The plan is seen as boosting Republicans' chances of keeping control of the US House in the 2026 midterm elections [1] - Donald Trump backed the new state congressional map [1]

Political Landscape - Texas House Republicans passed a gerrymandered congressional map at Donald Trump's request with a vote of 88 to 52 [1] - The vote split along party lines, with all 88 yes votes from Republicans and all 52 no votes from Democrats [1] - The map creates five new GOP-leaning districts before the next midterm elections [1] Strategic Implications - The action is characterized as a ploy to retain power [1]

2026 Midterm Elections Outlook - Historical data suggests the party out of power typically gains control of the House in midterm elections following a new president's term [1] - Democrats face significant challenges due to their party's struggling brand with voters [2] Democratic Party Image - CNBC's latest poll indicates a positive image of 22% for Democrats compared to 36% for Republicans [3] - The Democratic party's image is at its worst in decades [4] - Less than half of Democrats hold a positive view of their own party, with a majority holding negative or neutral views [6] Generic Congressional Ballot - Despite low popularity, Democrats lead by five points on the generic congressional ballot [4] - 49% of voters who want Democrats to control Congress, only 44% have a positive impression of the Democratic party [8] - 44% of voters who want Republicans to control Congress, overwhelmingly positive toward the Republicans, only 5% with a negative view [8][9] Key Takeaway - Low Democratic popularity doesn't necessarily prevent them from winning the House, as dissatisfaction among Democrats isn't translating into Republican votes [10][11]