Doug Schoen

The Democratic Party swept formerly deep-red Senate seats in South Carolina, Kansas and Texas. What we've just witnessed is a collapse of the Republican Party.

Polls, forecasts and prediction markets flash alarm bells for Republicans as Democrats eye their largest House majority since 2009 in the midterms.

Trump's 38% approval and a 9-point generic congressional ballot gap signal a red retreat, but Democrats lack a mandate to govern from the left.

Trump's approval below 40% and inflation concerns fuel Democratic momentum, but Republicans retain cash advantages ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Democrats are within striking distance of flipping the Senate, but razor-thin margins and candidate flaws in Texas, Michigan and Maine loom large.

From Seth Moulton's debate reversal to Byron Donalds' attacks in Florida, transgender policy is emerging as a central issue in 2026 midterm campaigns.

Trump's White House address put election officials on notice about foreign interference, but failed to deliver a sustained argument on affordability.

Democrats face a crisis in Maine after the collapse of the Platner candidacy and must launch a robust primary to challenge Susan Collins in November.

Joe Biden's debate disaster two years ago continues to haunt Democrats as progressive insurgents rise and the party struggles with internal division.

Graham Platner's scandal-plagued Maine primary win exemplifies Democrats' growing candidate-quality problem that could undermine midterm prospects.

Democrats face a defining intra-party battle between progressives and moderates that could determine their 2028 presidential chances and viability.

Democrat Doug Schoen defends Trump's Iran strike with Israel, criticizing his own party for condemning the action that killed Iran's supreme leader.

President Trump's State of the Union set the midterm election agenda with populist messaging on economy and immigration, though the long-term political impact remains uncertain.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez achieved strategic goals at Munich Security Conference despite factual errors, drawing attention and separating from rivals.

Two Democratic pollsters Douglas Schoen and Robert Green praise Trump's Venezuela operation while warning against installing Delcy Rodríguez as the country's interim leader.

Following Charlie Kirk's murder, politicians call for an end to political violence and toxic rhetoric that threatens the nation's social fabric.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emerges as strong 2028 Democratic presidential contender, ranking third in early polls while Kamala Harris support drops 14 points

Democrats must develop their own agenda beyond opposing Trump to win in 2028, including economic reforms and a positive assertion of democratic values.

Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear sites could spark regime change, drawing parallels to Serbia where bombing weakened rather than strengthened an unpopular government.

Amidst antisemitism concerns, Harvard's policies are under fire from Trump, with some advocating for reforms without harming scientific research.

Democrats used to know how to win. A president taught them in the 1990s that they had to listen to the American people and not just their own extreme left wing.

On Tuesday night, it was very hard for anyone who is a neutral observer to do anything other than recognize the forward-looking, expansive nature of President Donald Trump's vision.

Democrats were defeated by President Donald Trump, particularly on issues like the economy and immigration. The party should pursue a more moderate, bipartisan course.

Political consultant Doug Schoen reflects on the remarkable life of Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100.

Biden’s pardoning of his son puts the lie to claims that Democrats stand above Republicans in their commitment to the rule of law and honesty

The Republican victory and the Senate election results, along with the very strong showing in the House, represents a message of change and rejection of the status quo.

The debate was very important for a fundamental reason: it was civil, it was informative, and it included a surprisingly high degree of bipartisanship.

Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have a calculation to make about what's next for their campaigns after Tuesday night's debate.

We will not really have a clear sense of the direction the 2024 presidential campaign is heading until the polls come in after the Sept. 10 Harris-Trump debate.

Gov. Tim Walz hits a number of key constituency groups for Democrats in ways that can only benefit nominee Kamala Harris. First and foremost, he’s been a teacher.