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Kevin Robillard

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HuffPost politics editor. Dad. Terp. Massachusetts native. Pitches, bookings, etc.: kevin.robillard@huffpost.com

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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Top Dem pollster @celindalake.bsky.social: "The party is struggling with being as populist as it should be and struggling with anti-corporate framing because, frankly, the establishment in both parties is just too tied to corporate money." www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
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Democrats’ Recipe For Sun Belt Success: More Populism
New polling from a major donor group says the party should echo the messaging of some of its top candidates.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
New: Vivek Ramaswamy told a rally attendee he's supporting Max Miller to help Republicans hold on to power, per audio obtained by HuffPost. Story w/ @jbendery.bsky.social: www.huffpost.com/entry/vivek-...
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Vivek Ramaswamy Tells Voter He Supports Max Miller To Preserve GOP Power
Ohio’s two GOP senators have broken with Miller, who is accused of domestic and child abuse.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
GOP groups spent about $5 million backing her. An underrated part of Crowley's comeback? It was only in the final week that he was able to match the GOP's TV spend. www.huffpost.com/entry/how-th...
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How Thanksgiving Ended Francesca Hong’s Hopes
The socialist candidate’s inability to avoid Turkey Day talk raised doubts among voters.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
New: How Thanksgiving Ended Francesca Hong’s Hopes Her struggle to explain/end the rolling Thanksgiving controversy, along with the GOP's open rooting for her candidacy, was key in convincing the college-educated voter-pundits she couldn't win in November. www.huffpost.com/entry/how-th...
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How Thanksgiving Ended Francesca Hong’s Hopes
The socialist candidate’s inability to avoid Turkey Day talk raised doubts among voters.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
New: Wisconsin Democrats' political comeback has taken 15 years and cost, conservatively, about a quarter-billion dollars. The party establishment is incredibly nervous about whether Francesca Hong can carry them over the finish line. www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
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Wisconsin Dems Scramble To Save Their Political Comeback
The state party establishment fears Democrats are throwing away a once-in-a-generation chance at a trifecta.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
One trend worth watching here, which could extend into next month's Markey-Moulton race in Massachusetts: The voters most enthusiastic about generational change in New England seem to be senior citizens.
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Paul Blumenthal @paulblumenthal.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
“It’s kind of a shit show right now,” Jon Tester told me about the MT Senate race where some Democrats are pressuring their own candidate to drop out and make room for independent Seth Bodnar to run. The deadline to withdraw is today. Stay tuned. www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
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The Democrats' Secret Weapon In Red States? Not Running At All.
Democrats are making way for independent candidates in high-profile elections, but all eyes are now on Montana.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Larson allies are trying to make the election more about ideology and class -- Larson grew up in public housing, Bronin went to Phillips Exeter -- than age, but are getting outspent on TV ahead of Tuesday's primary. www.huffpost.com/entry/genera...
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'28 Years Is A Long Time': A Stalwart House Liberal Is In Trouble
A well-credentialed challenger backed by significant outside spending is threatening Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.).
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
New: Not every generational change election involves a DSA member. The uber-credentialed Luke Bronin is posing a major threat to 78-year-old Rep. John Larson in CT, putting a stalwart liberal in trouble. www.huffpost.com/entry/genera...
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'28 Years Is A Long Time': A Stalwart House Liberal Is In Trouble
A well-credentialed challenger backed by significant outside spending is threatening Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.).
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
New: Israel has not been a top issue in the Democratic Primary in New Hampshire's 1st District -- but one candidate has received over ~$300K from AIPAC/UDP donors. And a poll shows someone in the race views it as a potential vulnerability. www.huffpost.com/entry/aipacs...
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Two things are true. 1. Progressives' biggest wins this cycle -- NYC Mayor, Maine, Michigan, even CA-22 -- have come when the establishment tries to pretend it is still 2006 or 2018. 2. The "McMorrow would've won!" case has some notable holes in it. www.huffpost.com/entry/centri...
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
New: Democrats entered this primary season terrified of free-spending super PACs from the AI industry, crypto and AIPAC. An El-Sayed victory would cement the idea that they had a lot less to fear from these groups than once thought. W/ @delaneyrules.bsky.social www.huffpost.com/entry/michig...
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How A $60 Million Flop In Michigan Could Change Democratic Politics
Democrats are a lot less afraid of the AI, crypto and AIPAC-backed super PACs than they were a year ago.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
NEW: With left-wing candidates leading in Michigan and Wisconsin, Democrats are now fully confronting their Tea Party moment -- and the establishment infighting is beginning. www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
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Democrats Confront Their New Tea Party Reality
Progressives are set to sweep a group of contested primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
"No candidate in a swing seat wants to answer questions about what someone running for DNC chair said at a debate." Why DNC Chair Ken Martin is likely to stick around -- at least for now. www.huffpost.com/entry/embatt...
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Why The Embattled DNC Chair Probably Isn’t Going Anywhere
Ousting Ken Martin just isn’t worth the trouble — at least for now.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
In key races in Wisconsin, Ohio, Georgia and elsewhere, Democrats have found the star of their midterm advertising campaigns: Jeffrey Epstein. Story w/ @delaneyrules.bsky.social www.huffpost.com/entry/epstei...
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'Epstein Class' Republicans Get Clobbered In Aggressive Dem Ads
Democrats are hammering Republicans in TV ads over their initial reluctance to support releasing the government’s files on Jeffrey Epstein.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
"For the first time, monthly visits to the state’s food banks — private charities — have exceeded enrollment in SNAP, the government’s main nutrition safety net." www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/u...
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Faced With Piles of New Paperwork, People Are Losing Food Stamps
Arizona’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rolls have plummeted, offering a possible preview of national trends as states try to avoid new federal penalties.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
New: The Nirav Shah talking point that Troy Jackson called “bullshit,” and which nicely illustrates the difference between the two progressives seen as the leaders in an unpredictable battle to replace Graham Platner on the ballot. www.huffpost.com/entry/progre...
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Notable: The narrow focus on abortion and voting rights is a contrast to the ACLU's political activity in Trump 1.0, which touched on third rails like immigration, criminal justice and ultimately trans rights. They say they're focused on what will be most effective.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
News: The ACLU is spending $25 million boosting abortion and voting rights in the midterm elections, targeting state leg races, Supreme Court and referenda in nine states. www.huffpost.com/entry/aclu-f...
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ACLU Set To Spend $25 Million Boosting Abortion, Voting Rights In Midterms
The group is targeting state Supreme Court and legislative races, as well as referenda, in nine states.
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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 24/06/2026
Tuesday night's election results show growing momentum for the party's left wing.
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Democrats Are Closing In On Their Tea Party Moment
Tuesday night's election results show growing momentum for the party's left wing.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
currently looking at 9 teacup night, since I'll throw in one more for Valdez over Reynoso
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Take forecast for tonight, rated by how indicative of a Dem Tea Party each outcome would be: Lander wins ☕️ Trone wins ☕️ ☕️ DAC wins ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ Bobby LaPin wins ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ Anyone other than Boafo wins ☕️ ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ Blouin wins ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
zohran rn www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePcQ...
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Newsies: King of New York
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Take forecast for tonight, rated by how indicative of a Dem Tea Party each outcome would be: Lander wins ☕️ Trone wins ☕️ ☕️ DAC wins ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ Bobby LaPin wins ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ Anyone other than Boafo wins ☕️ ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ Blouin wins ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
"The legislation would reduce federal regulations, streamline environmental reviews, speed up the construction process and curb the influence of corporate landlords by limiting their ability to purchase single-family homes." www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-us-...
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House Gives Final Approval To Bipartisan Housing Bill Aimed At Lowering Costs
The 358-32 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law Wednesday at the Capitol.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Leading Democrats desperately want to have the freedom to discuss regulating AI and get an upper hand on what could be the major issue of the 2028 presidential election. One primary in Manhattan could determine whether they get it: www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
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The House Primary That Could Help Shape The 2028 Presidential Race
National Democrats are closely watching the battle for New York's 12th District.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Obviously the biggest factor is the $10M VoteVets spent on the race, but I do think Turek never became an establishment villain the way Mills or Haley Stevens seemingly did.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Turek wins a Dem Senate primary in Iowa that never quite became a marquee progressive vs. moderate showdown. A key moment may have been Bernie-endorsed Nathan Sage backing Turek, which undermined Wahls' preferred narrative. www.huffpost.com/entry/modera...
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Iowans Go Moderate In Democratic Senate Primary
National Democrats now think they have a solid chance to flip a state which has shot to the right in the Trump era.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Adam Hamawy won the Democratic Primary in NJ-12, a remarkable display of how the pro-Palestine movement has grown politically -- able to corral small dollar donors to give him a $$ lead and use super PAC support to get him over the finish line. www.huffpost.com/entry/adam-h...
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The Man Who Saved Tammy Duckworth’s Life Is Heading To Congress
Republicans had attempted to brand Adam Hamawy as a “terrorist.”
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
New: The Pro-Palestine movement is on the verge of one of its biggest electoral victories. Adam Hamawy, whose experiences at a trauma surgeon in Gaza make up a core part of his candidacy, is the frontrunner in tomorrow’s NJ-12 primary. www.huffpost.com/entry/pro-pa...
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He Saved Tammy Duckworth's Life. Republicans Are Calling Him A 'Terrorist.'
Hamawy is the front-runner in Tuesday's primary for a solidly Democratic New Jersey congressional district.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
New: Democrats are trying to adopt a friendlier approach to the oil and gas industry. Tom Steyer’s assault on Xavier Becerra’s “I need Chevron” comments is treating whether the party’s voters will buy it. www.huffpost.com/entry/califo...
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Democrats Are Embracing An Industry Many Once Shunned
Many of the party's key candidates are taking a friendlier tack towards the oil and gas industry.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Trump bought stock in the UFC’s parent company while promoting fights set to take place at the White House on his birthday, HuffPost has learned
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Trump Bought Stock In UFC's Parent Company As He Promoted White House Fight
The president purchased as much as $50,000 of TKO Group Holdings even as he heavily promotes an Ultimate Fighting Championship event for his birthday.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Giving keynote speech at South Carolina Dem Party dinner, @andybeshearky.bsky.social had a long riff going after "advocacy speak," specifically calling out the terms "justice-involved population," "substance use disorder" and "food insecurity."
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
There's been some suggestions Platner's working-class appeal is mostly a myth, but a new Pan-Atlantic poll has him up 48-41 over Collins, and notably outperforming Gideon among voters in the 2nd District and those w/o a college degree. panatlanticresearch.com/omnibus
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
This is easily the biggest Democratic general election flop in the second Trump era -->
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
A conference held by Democrats' most prominent think tank made one thing clear: The party establishment doesn't think moderation or generational change is the answer, they just think fighting harder is. It's a rejection of Bidenism, led by Biden alums. www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
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Democrats Are Done Turning Down The Temperature
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
As Trump's gone on a winning streak in primaries + courtrooms, his standing with the broader public continues declining. The risk for the GOP is that Trump tightening his grip on the party makes it harder for candidates in tough races to break with him. www.huffpost.com/entry/donald...
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Donald Trump And Republicans Are Falling Into A Trap
The president's victories in GOP primaries and in crucial court cases come as his poll numbers continue to slip into dangerous territory ahead of the midterms.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
If you went back in time to April 2017 and told the Republican operatives working on GA-6 that their party would be despairing about their chances to oust Ossoff a decade later, they would assume the intervening decade would have gone differently than it had.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
At CAP Ideas conference in DC, @gavinnewsom.bsky.social sums up something a lot of mainstream Democratic leaders seem to think: "A year ago, I thought our path back as Democrats ... was through the center. Now, I think it's through the fight."
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
New: For more than a decade, Dems have successfully meddled in GOP primaries to elevate unelectable candidates. In '26, the GOP thinks D primary voters are angry enough to fall for the same tricks. Their campaign got off to a good start in Nebraska. www.huffpost.com/entry/denise...
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Republicans' Plan To Meddle In Democratic Primaries Gets Off To A Good Start
Denise Powell, who benefited from ads by a GOP-linked PAC, is leading the Democratic primary in Nebraska's 2nd District.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
New: The apparent GOP meddling campaign in Nebraska's 2nd District is prompting some head-scratching among Democrats. Rs seems to want to run against the moderate candidate who would NOT give them an outside shot at eliminating Omaha's electoral vote. www.huffpost.com/entry/republ...
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
One thing to note about this race: While Turek is more moderate, the broad strokes of their pitches to voters are very similar -- populism/anti-corruption talk about getting special interests out of the way in order to lower prices.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Wahls, who is campaigning with Warren next week, has put anti-Schumer messaging at the forefront of his race in a way McMorrow/Platner/Stratton did not. Strategy will be closed watched by other Democrats. www.huffpost.com/entry/iowas-...
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An Unexpected Senate Battle In A Red State Is Exposing Tensions Inside The Democratic Party
A leading candidate is hoping to make up for a financial disadvantage with biting criticisms of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Turek, who was born with spina bfida and won two gold medals as a basketball paralympian, is making an electability pitch based on his track record in a Trump-won district. “I think Zach is a smart and articulate guy,” he said of Wahls. “I don’t think he can win statewide.”
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
New: With the Maine primary over, the next big Dem Senate clash will be in Iowa. Turek is getting a big boost from VoteVets, Wahls is running an explicitly anti-Schumer campaign in response. Winner could determine whether Ds can make Iowa a battleground. www.huffpost.com/entry/iowas-...
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An Unexpected Senate Battle In A Red State Is Exposing Tensions Inside The Democratic Party
A leading candidate is hoping to make up for a financial disadvantage with biting criticisms of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
The second will cover conservaties, the GOP and right-wing media: job-boards.greenhouse.io/buzzfeed/job... Details for both are in the job listings.
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Senior Politics Reporter, Conservatives
Washington D.C
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
HuffPost is hiring two politics reporters, both of them reporting to yours truly. The first will cover the midterms and the 2028 presidential race: job-boards.greenhouse.io/buzzfeed/job...
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Senior Politics Reporter, Elections
Washington, D.C
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
And at least some Republicans are having clear regrets. "I wish we could put the redistricting genie back in the bottle," Rep. Nick LaLota said, adding he would back legislation to limit gerrymandering. Story w/ @delaneyrules.bsky.social: www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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'Wasn't My Decision': Republicans Starting To Regret Trump's Redistricting War
The president and his advisers underestimated Democratic voter anger, leading to Republican regrets.
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
New: Democrats are winning the redistricting wars. A key reason why? They were facing bottom-up pressure from their grassroots, while Republicans were dealing with top-down pressure coming from Trump. One is easier to resist than the other. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Kevin Robillard @robillard.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Another key point: Dem polling has said resistance to the new maps has been from white "good government" liberals rather than Black voters, despite a lot of GOP ads targeting the latter group. www.huffpost.com/entry/vote-t...
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'Stone Cold Lie': Democrats Look To Overcome GOP Misinformation In Virginia Vote
A "yes" vote would mean four more Democratic-held seats in the state.
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