Throughout the nation, Democratic leaders and voters are starting to push again towards Trump’s cruelty and chaos. Some are cautiously optimistic that just a few key state races might function a vital odd-year referendum—with main implications for voters, donors, and even Republican politicians who could rethink their allegiances after important MAGA defeats.
Becoming a member of us at this time is our personal nationwide affairs correspondent, John Nichols, who, in our July situation, turned his focus to 2 potential bellwethers: Virginia and New Jersey, which has a vital main on Tuesday. He spoke with politicians, strategists, and activists to know what’s at stake this fall, and who may be finest positioned to ship a successful message.
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