Lis Smith
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Democrats don’t need to match the spending dollar for dollar but there’s a big difference between being outspent and being completely drowned out,
- added Lis Smith, a Democratic operative who’s involved in multiple congressional races this cycleCNNcnn.com/2026/09…
Every candidate in 2028 will have their own cooked poll factory,
- said Lis Smith, a Democratic strategist who was a senior aide on Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 campaign for presidentThe New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/08…
The risks with him are very obvious that he brings to the table positions that are just nonstarters with a general electorate,
- said Lis Smith, a veteran Democratic strategist who worked for Mallory McMorrow, a more moderate Michigan Senate primary candidate who dropped out before Election DayThe New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/08…
There definitely are a lot of storylines, and certainly, there’s a lot of drama,
- says Lis Smith, a Democratic strategist who lives in the neighboring 10th Congressional DistrictTimetime.com/article/2026…
As Democrats cast around for villains, tech billionaires are right up there with Trump himself,
- Smith, the Democratic strategist saidTimetime.com/article/2026…
Rather than navel-gazing and hand-wringing, we just need to focus on what will put us over the top here,
- Ms. Smith saidThe New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/05…
Earlier
Much of Trump’s promised midterm election spending has yet to surface, new filing shows
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/09…Ad-tracking data shows Republicans holding a nearly $200 million spending lead on television advertising through Election Day
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Midterm elections: Trump looms large over 2026 vote as Democrats eye gains
France 24france24.com/en/midterm…These conversations, described by two dozen Democratic sources, have become increasingly fraught in recent weeks as President Donald Trump’s political operation and other GOP super PACs have unleashed a tidal wave of spending into House and Senate battlegrounds that Democrats have been unable to match
CNNcnn.com/2026/09…‘Shocking’ fake poll firm puts industry under the microscope: ‘Unfortunately not surprising’
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/campaign…He meant Francesca Hong, who had a commanding lead in polls — not David Crowley, who ended up narrowly winning the nomination
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/08…El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/video/newsfeed…The primary results across five states on Tuesday were a snapshot of the mood of the American electorate three months before midterm elections that will decide which party controls Congress and key state governments
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Trump looms large in New York House debate
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/campaign…Five other candidates vying for the job, including public health researcher Nina Schwalbe, sat up there too—relieved to finally be invited to a forum, unlucky to be running in one of the most crowded, chaotic, and colorful races of the cycle
Timetime.com/article/2026…Jeffries still confident Democrats will take back House after Virginia redistricting ruling
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/house…Virginia Supreme Court Deals Blow to Democrats’ Midterm Hopes
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/politics/policy…Two Court Decisions Have Unleashed an Era of Perpetual Redistricting
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/05…New York Democrats are expected to begin redrawing their congressional maps to give their party more seats, but leaders are warning they aim to keep minority districts intact
Newsmaxnewsmax.com/newsfront/new…Schumer faces discontent from Democrats running for the Senate
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/senate…Who’s ‘Safer’ or ‘Riskier’? Maine Democrats Clash Over How to Beat Collins.
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/03…Democrats view Collins’ seat as one of their top pickup opportunities in the 2026 Senate race
Newsweeknewsweek.com/graham/platner…Democrats pivot from Trump to take on Vance as 2028 frontrunner
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…She backed his bid when he was still a relative political outsider, rankling veteran Republicans in Columbus who have plotted for years to run for office
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…Murdoch's News Corp goes west with launch of California Post
Reutersreuters.com/business/murdochs…The expansion of the Murdoch tabloid from its New York roots to the West Coast is the latest sign of the outlet’s national ambitions
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/01…Democrats eye narrow path to capture Senate majority, but one wrong move could sink them
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/democrats…Senator Chuck Schumer of New York has been under intense pressure within the Democratic Party, but he has managed to secure strong Senate candidates in several top-tier races
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/01…