Trump Opposition Fuels Democrats: But Realignment Remains Unsettled
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The Cook Political Report" by Amy Walter - This report is mentioned as a reliable source for political analysis, race ratings, and redistricting tracking, particularly useful for those following politics closely.
People Mentioned
- Amy Walter (Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Cook Political Report) - Featured as a sharp political analyst with a granular understanding of races, providing insights into the political landscape.
- Aaron Tubbs (Colleague at The Cook Political Report) - Her work on tracking redistricting is highlighted as a fantastic resource.
- Nate Cohn (The New York Times) - Mentioned for his analysis on the potential impact of a Supreme Court decision on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
- John Boehner - Referenced in the context of the Republican response to Obama's 2012 election win and the subsequent failure of bipartisan immigration reform.
- Rupert Murdoch - Referenced in the context of the Republican response to Obama's 2012 election win and the subsequent failure of bipartisan immigration reform.
- Sean Hannity - Referenced in the context of the Republican response to Obama's 2012 election win and the subsequent failure of bipartisan immigration reform.
- Mary Peltola - Mentioned as a potential candidate for a Senate seat in Alaska, noted for her previous statewide representation.
- Joni Ernst - Referenced as a former candidate for a Senate seat in Iowa, known for her "castrating pig lady" ad campaign.
- Ashley Hinson (Republican nominee) - Described as a strong candidate in Iowa, a former TV reporter, polished, and a good campaigner.
- RFK Jr. (HHS Secretary) - Mentioned in the context of an appointment to a body he oversees, which has implications for farmers in Iowa.
- Zoran Mandani - Referenced as a candidate whose win offers lessons in leveraging media and content for political success.
- Tele Rico - Mentioned as a candidate in Texas who is good at commanding attention.
- Jasmine Crockett - Mentioned as a potential candidate in Texas who is good at commanding attention.
Organizations & Institutions
- The Cook Political Report - A non-partisan newsletter that analyzes and rates elections for the US House, Senate, governors, and president. It's described as a "bible for people who follow politics closely."
- The International Rescue Committee (IRC) - An organization providing humanitarian aid to refugees and those affected by conflict and disaster.
- UNHCR (The UN Refugee Agency) - An agency providing humanitarian aid to refugees worldwide, especially in crisis situations.
- Equis Project - A research organization that conducts surveys of Latino voters.
Websites & Online Resources
- The Cook Political Report (cookpolitical.com) - A website for in-depth political analysis, including a redistricting tracker.
- The Message Box (crooked.com/yeswedan) - Dan Pfeiffer's newsletter offering analysis on American politics and strategies for Democrats.
- UN Refugees (unrefugees.org) - Website for the UNHCR where listeners can donate to support refugees.