Democrats at (in?) retreat
Political Theater, Episode 362
House Democrats are gathering for their annual policy retreat this week and face a series of questions as they navigate the 119th Congress, including why they are more unpopular than Republicans, what they can do as a minority party in a closely divided country, how do they recruit quality candidates to run for office and what level of coordination to pursue among themselves and their allies.
Show Notes:
- House Democrats decamp to Virginia for annual retreat as stopgap fight plays out
- As Democrats face leadership vacuum, Republicans look for new boogeymen
- With mass layoffs, McMahon and Trump begin mission to end Education Department
- Initial 2026 House race ratings show more Republicans in Toss-up seats
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