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Call it the Most Not Invulnerable List

Political Theater, Episode 369

Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., seen here last month in Washington, is one of the members of Congress who is not considered vulnerable in the 2026 election cycle, but could find himself in a tough race depending on circumstances. — Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., seen here last month in Washington, is one of the members of Congress who is not considered vulnerable in the 2026 election cycle, but could find himself in a tough race depending on circumstances. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

By Jason Dick and Nathan L. Gonzales

Posted May 13, 2025 at 5:13pm

Jason Dick and Nathan L. Gonzales discuss House and Senate races that could be competitive, but aren’t quite yet. Basically, what would it take for someone like Brian Fitzpatrick or Raul Ruiz to be in tough races. They also riff on how “Andor” and “Return of the Jedi” fit into this world. Seriously.

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