Matt Bennett

Democrats are considering replacements for Graham Platner amid a sexual assault allegation. Platner has not withdrawn from the Maine Senate race and denies the claim. Political strategists T.W. Arrighi and Matt Bennett provide analysis.

The Gaza war influenced New York's Democratic primaries, with candidates like Claire Valdez and Antonio Reynoso representing different factions within the party. The conflict has deepened divisions among Democrats, with some criticizing the U.S. alliance with Israel and others warning against alienating parts of the party's coalition.

New York primary wins by candidates critical of Israel's policies highlight tensions within the Democratic Party over the Israel-Palestine conflict. The results reflect voter prioritization of candidates' stances on Gaza and challenge Democrats to unify ahead of midterms and the 2028 presidential race.

New York primary victories by candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlighted the role of Israel policy in Democratic Party divisions. The wins by Claire Valdez and others, supported by Mamdani, reflect a growing rift over the Gaza war's impact on the party's direction.

Katie Porter's campaign for California governor faced a rough start due to a viral video, but she is now using it in a new campaign ad. The video showed her telling a staffer to get out of her shot while recording. Political strategists are analyzing the move.

Many Democrats wish Kamala Harris had run for California governor instead of potentially running for president in 2028. Harris could have changed the outcome of the gubernatorial race, which has numerous candidates splitting the Democratic vote. Some Democrats worry about a Republican being elected governor due to divided votes.

A new Gallup poll reveals 86% of adults disapprove of Congress, marking a historically high disapproval rating in the poll's 50-year history. Political strategists Matt Bennett and T.W. Arrighi provided analysis on the findings.