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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 13h

Who had the Worst Week in Washington? What is the Republican Senator whose cell phone number was made public by Donald Trump? What about the GOP Senate candidate caught badmouthing Trump and the GOP convention? Winner revealed here: tinyurl.com/bdez4rw8

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The Worst Week in Washington 🫠

And the winner is...

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Republicans are walking away from NC to try to save the Senate. It won't be the last state they have to give up on in the next month. My latest for Noosphere: www.noosphere.app/republicans-...

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Republicans Try to Save the Senate

The triage phase begins...

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"You haven't asked me one fucking positive question. All of this. What about this? What about that? What about that?" -- Donald Trump That line and 36 other Trump quotes from his Time magazine interview are here: tinyurl.com/ytvtzbb5

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The 37 Wildest Lines from Donald Trump’s Bonkers 75(!)-Minute Time Magazine interview

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Donald Trump's poll numbers are collapsing at the exact wrong time This is how a Democratic tsunami builds.

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

BRAND NEW Senate rankings of the 10 seats most likely to flip. Sneak Peek 👀 10. South Carolina 9. Michigan 8. Nebraska 7. Kansas Get the FULL top 10 here: tinyurl.com/mu4m223e

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The 10 Senate Seats Most Likely to Flip—With Just 34 Days to Go

Ranked!

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Eric Schmitt "Hawks" idiocy is actually instructive in two ways: 1. Members of Congress solely use hearings now as a way to try to create viral moments 2. Donald Trump proved to Republicans you never need to apologize. Ever. www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2xv...

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He Tried to Dunk on Jack Smith—Then Got Dunked On 🏀😂 | Chris Cillizza

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Ken Paxton blaming Donald Trump and the GOP midterm convention for why he is losing is *beyond* laughable. I ran the numbers: tinyurl.com/bdfbe6xc

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Ken Paxton just stepped in 💩

Whoa boy!

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This ad is the early frontrunner for the best/most devastating one of the cycle... www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYVs...

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This Might Be the Most DEVASTATING Political Ad of 2026 😳 | Chris Cillizza

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

JUST POSTED: My updated 2028 Republican presidential rankings! Sneak peek 👀 10. Rick Scott 9. Tom Cotton 8. Pete Hegseth FULL top 10 here: tinyurl.com/2u5n8y3m

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🔮 My rankings of the 10 Republicans most likely to be the 2028 nominee

JD....and the rest

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Senate Republicans have already dumped $118 MILLION on ads in Texas If they lose the Senate, the decision to go all in on Paxton will be decisive

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The 2026 election is likely to be good-to-VERY-good for Democrats. They need to be careful over-reading what it means. The Democratic brand is *still* in the toilet 🚽 My FULL piece here: tinyurl.com/38xen58r

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⚠️ Democrats Shouldn’t Misread a 2026 Midterm Blowout

The brand problem persists....

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Donald Trump pledged earlier this month to campaign in all 35 battleground districts before the election He's kicking off the final sprint this week in [checks notes] Oklahoma and Alabama?!?!

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The economy cake is almost baked This week is the last chance Republicans will have for the story to change My latest for Noosphere: www.noosphere.app/republicans-...

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Republicans' LAST chance on the economy comes this week

Count me skeptical...

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Happy Sunday! It's time to pick who had the Worst Week in Washington! My picks here: tinyurl.com/26cmwv2x

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The Worst Week in Washington 🫠

And the winner is...

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is the week where it became VERY clear just how tilted the national playing field is against Republicans ahead of the midterms. My latest for Noosphere: www.noosphere.app/the-politica...

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🗳️ The political battlefield just tilted sharply against Republicans

39 days out!

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Every Friday I answer questions from my readers. The first one this week? Could Susan Collins win even as Democrats take Texas, Iowa etc. My answer is below. The FULL Friday mailbag is here: tinyurl.com/4bep4bp8

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Republicans are on the verge of walking away from Senate races in GA and NC It's the first sign that the GOP is in triage mode -- trying to save the Senate majority with 40 days left

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My *NEW* Senate rankings are out! The 10 seats most likely to switch parties in 40 days...ranked Sneak Peek 👀 10. Nebraska 9. Kansas 8. New Hampshire Full top 10 here: tinyurl.com/4h2cr3c9

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The 10 most competitive 2026 Senate races 🗳️

Ranked!

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Donald Trump lost TWO legal battles against the media in just 24 hours. ⚖️📉 His old political playbook—attack the press, cry “fake news,” and lash out at critics—isn’t working like it used to. Trump is cornered. And the cracks are spreading. 🚨 Watch 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMKL...

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Trump Lost TWO Media Battles in Just 24 Hours ⚖️ | Chris Cillizza

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My NEW 2028 Democratic rankings are out! 10. J.B. Pritzker 9. Andy Beshear 8. Kamala Harris FULL top 10 is here: tinyurl.com/2tnhrdph

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🔮 My rankings of the 10 Democrats most likely to be the 2028 nominee

It’s all happening!

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The @cookpolitical.com moves 3 Senate races in Dems favor today. There are now 9(!) competitive R Senate seats to 4 competitive D seats www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3VA...

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🚨 The Senate Map Is COLLAPSING on Republicans | Chris Cillizza

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Donald Trump as George Wallace -- via Damon Linker

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Donald Trump spoke at UNGA today. I went through the speech line by line and picked out the quotes you need to see. Get all 25 Trump quotes here: tinyurl.com/mr28sfbu

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🤯 The 24 most mind-blowing lines from Donald Trump’s United Nations speech

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Democratic primary votes are 56% higher than GOP primary votes this year. Here's why that matters:

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Donald Trump is trapped. In Iran, there is no easy (or good) way out. Gas prices continue to surge. Polls just keep getting worse. A midterm election looms. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGnR...

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Trump LASHES Out As Midterms Loom & He LOSES Control | Super Tuesdays Politics Podcast

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

How could Democrats lose the 2026 midterms? One word: Money

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Top aides to @kamalaharris.com told Axios that they don't think she will run in 2028. That’s the right move -- for her and the Democratic party. I explain why here: tinyurl.com/mrx4jee9

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Kamala Harris Shouldn’t Run in 2028. Period. 🛑

She seems to agree!

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Donald Trump goes to war with the media. Again. Strategy? Distraction? Both? My latest for Noosphere: www.noosphere.app/trump-goes-t...

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Trump goes to war with the media (again)

Distraction? Strategy? Both?

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Why is Donald Trump trying to ban CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House? Here's my thought:

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The odds of Democrats sweeping the House and Senate surged this week. Are we looking at a blue tsunami forming? My latest for Noosphere: www.noosphere.app/are-we-heade...

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Are we headed for a Democratic sweep?

On waves 🌊

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🪴 Is Hasan Piker Secretly a Republican Operative? I mean, probably not? READ: tinyurl.com/fn4xb4yn

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🪴 Is Hasan Piker Secretly a Republican Operative?

Probably not. But...

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Donald Trump won GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar's district by 15 points in '24. Now she's on TV with an ad saying he's screwing up on immigration. Big.

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

For a few months, I have been thinking about a piece on the ratings success of "NewsNight with Abby Phillip" on CNN. And what it says about us that we love to watch people fight. I wrote the piece today. chriscillizza.substack.com/p/the-worst-...

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The worst show on cable television 📺

And what it say about us

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In the 37 most competitive House districts, Democrats lead the generic ballot 49%-47% In those districts, Donald Trump's approval rating is 42%. Wowza www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/sur...

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Democrats insisted the Supreme Court was in Donald Trump's pocket. The reality is very different.

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

😴 Is New Hampshire the sleeper Senate race of the cycle?!? There's mounting evidence that John Sununu is running closer than expected against Chris Pappas. If Dems lose NH, their chances at the Senate majority go WAY down Broke the race down here: tinyurl.com/3mf5funj

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😴 Is this the sleeper Senate race of the cycle?!?

On New Hampshire.

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Iran war has cost $38 BILLION to date It will cost $3 BILLION/Month going forward A(nother) War Powers resolution passed the House on Tuesday night

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Why did Gavin Newsom tell @jaketapper.bsky.social he won't run in 2028 if Kamala Harris does? I think I know the answer...

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

My BRAND NEW Senate rankings are out! And, yes, Kansas is ahead of Georgia. What a world! Check out my top 10: tinyurl.com/3ps4hrf7

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🗳️ The 10 most competitive 206 Senate races

Ranked!

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Washington has (finally) realized AI might not be all good for, um, humanity. Is it too late to do anything about it? My latest for Noosphere: www.noosphere.app/is-washingto...

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Is Washington Already Too Late on AI?

Whoa boy

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Who had the Worst Week in Washington? 🥉: MO SoS Denny Hoskins 🥈: Ken Paxton And the winner is… chriscillizza.substack.com/p/worst-week...

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I read every word of Donald Trump's two speeches at the GOP midterm convention this week. What's crystal clear is this: He is totally out of ideas. My latest for @noosphere.app: www.noosphere.app/what-the-gop...

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What the GOP convention revealed 👀

There's nothing new

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills when it comes to Trump paying everyone $5K if Republicans keep the House and Senate

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Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Didn't catch all (or any) of Donald Trump's speech at the GOP midterm convention last night? I watched the WHOLE thing. And broke down the Trump lines you need to see. tinyurl.com/4kdukcy2

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🤪🎤 The 43 looniest lines from Donald’s Trump Republican convention speech

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