PoliticsJune 29, 2026Jeffries' socialism dilemma: New York victories expose Democratic Party divideHouse Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries faces his toughest challenge yet as Democratic Socialists of America candidates win congressional primaries in his own backyard.
OpinionMarch 4, 2026MARK HALPERIN: Is Democrat James Talarico the real deal — or Beto 2.0 headed for a Texas flop?Texas Democrats pin hopes on James Talarico to break nearly four-decade losing streak, but his liberal record may complicate general election bid.
OpinionFebruary 23, 2026MARK HALPERIN: Trump strategy super session plots midterm survival as history stalks GOPTrump's senior team, led by chief of staff Susie Wiles and pollster Tony Fabrizio, gathered to strategize around messaging for the 2026 midterm elections. And it was fascinating.
OpinionFebruary 13, 2026MARK HALPERIN: The real reason Trump keeps beating the media at its own gameDonald Trump's deep understanding of news industry vulnerabilities gives him unprecedented political power over media coverage and public perception.
OpinionJanuary 9, 2026MARK HALPERIN: Liberal media didn't report on Minneapolis — it engineered the verdictMinneapolis ICE officer shooting sparks media bias controversy as outlets accused of selective editing and omitting key footage in Renee Good's death.
OpinionJune 6, 2025MARK HALPERIN: Democrats try to construct a Frankenstein candidate while JD Vance gains momentum for 2028Democrats face an uphill battle constructing their 2028 Frankenstein candidate while JD Vance strengthens his position as the Republican frontrunner.
OpinionJanuary 29, 2025MARK HALPERIN: The great debate: Is Donald Trump cool?The topic: Is Donald J. Trump cool? And, relatedly, can he be considered, at last, a full-fledged, fully accepted, member of the American president’s club?
OpinionDecember 26, 2024Democrats need to heal their fractures or find a new candidate from HopeLosing is part of politics. Now, it's up to Democrats. Do they refuse to change or do they do intense self examination and find ways to move forward? They probably won't find another Bill Clinton.
OpinionNovember 12, 2024MARK HALPERIN: Four people who helped drive Trump's GOAT comebackWhile it is the candidates who matter most in determining who wins our presidential elections, the advisers, staffers, and supporters are in fact an invaluable part of it all.
OpinionNovember 2, 2024Democrats have an enormous dilemma if Kamala Harris losesElection Day is proof of how well or how poorly campaign strategies performed. For Democrats, it's either time to revel in running Kamala Harris or pick apart every mistake.
OpinionOctober 24, 2024MARK HALPERIN: 5 truths Republicans and Democrats should know to be ready to accept the election resultsAs Election Day looms an inexorable truth remains: on November 5, or shortly thereafter, either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will be declared the winner of the presidential election.
OpinionOctober 20, 2024MARK HALPERIN: Kamala battles to regain momentum after late-summer swoonPolitical analyst Mark Halperin says the bounce Kamala Harris got when she entered the 2024 presidential race has faded, leaving behind a flawed candidate that voters can't get excited about.
OpinionJuly 3, 2024Trump-hating White House media betrayed voters by hiding Biden's alarming condition, and now it could backfireVeteran White House reporter Mark Halperin recalls how the media gave unflinching coverage of Bill Clinton, and says it shamefully shielded President Biden from public.