New York Times national political correspondenthttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3mlgslsnyks2yNEW at NYT: How 10 Days Shook the House Map “Put bluntly, Republicans have roughly 10 more House seats that favor them than they did just 10 days ago” From me and @timbalk.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/09/us/politics/midterm-redistricting-house-map-republicans.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share09 May 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgslsnyks2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3mlbj73mmcs2wTrump’s Indiana Victory Shows His Enduring Grip on Core Republican Supporters https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/us/politics/trump-indiana-republican-base.html07 May 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbj73mmcs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3mlbj6mkjkk2wIran War Looms Over Vance as He Visits Iowa https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/us/politics/jd-vance-iowa-2028.html07 May 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbj6mkjkk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3mksckukxpk27NEWS: Chris Larsen, a tech billionaire from California, said he planned to spend $3.5 million to help Alex Bores in a NY House race that has become one of the year’s biggest proxy fights over the future of AI regulation. From me and Nick Fandos: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/us/politics/alex-bores-chris-larsen-open-ai-jack-schlossberg.html01 May 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksckukxpk27https://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3mglodllp5k2dNEW: James Talarico knew when he boarded a plane to NYC last month that the biggest interview of his life would never appear on television. From Rogan to Colbert, how the 36-year-old won in the attention economy. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/us/politics/how-talarico-won.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share09 Mar 2026 01:10 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mglodllp5k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3mfq4tznhlk2mNEW: An emboldened President Trump has shown an increased eagerness to leverage the full investigative, prosecutorial and legislative powers of the federal government to bend election mechanics to his will. On rising fears of subversion w/ Nick C: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/us/politics/trump-elections-midterms.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share26 Feb 2026 02:16 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfq4tznhlk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3mff2k4yxzs2oNEW: The midterm fallout from the Supreme Court rebuke —> Trump Presses on With Tariffs Despite Court, and Court of Public Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/us/politics/trump-tariffs-republicans-democrats-midterms.html21 Feb 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mff2k4yxzs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3meoi7qeb422gNEWS: The crypto super PACs are going after Rep. Al Green, first big Dem target of 2026 cycle. From @teddyschleifer.bsky.social and me https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/us/politics/crypto-super-pac-fairshake-green-menefee-texas.html12 Feb 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3meoi7qeb422ghttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3mejgpiid622zNEWS: Republican Cash Edge Threatens to Swamp Democrats in the Midterms https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/republicans-democrats-midterms-fund-raising.html10 Feb 2026 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejgpiid622zhttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3me4rlbiflk2uNEW: House Democrats are reaching deeeep into red territory to expand map in 2026. Party has scored top recruits in districts that Trump won by 10+ points in a bid to stretch the map. Context: There isn't a single House Dem now in such a red seat. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/us/politics/democrats-house-candidates.html05 Feb 2026 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3me4rlbiflk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3mczcloulxs2wNEWS: A new NYT poll of Trump after year one: — Only 32% said the country was better off — Trump’s approval rating ticks down to 40% — 57% said he’s focused on the wrong issues — Dems up on generic ballot, 48% to 43% Our write up: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/us/politics/trump-poll-second-term.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share22 Jan 2026 13:37 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczcloulxs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3mcasfmwszk2nNEW: The fight for what states open the 2028 Democratic primary calendar has just begun. — IA wants back — NH says law means it's going 1st — NV lobbying hard — SC wants to stay put — Others, GA & MI etc, plan to apply — MN is out Lots of details —> https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/us/politics/state-vote-democrats-president-2028.html12 Jan 2026 19:43 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcasfmwszk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3mabkceusb225NEWS: The DNC is killing off its 2024 autopsy. DNC Chairman Ken Martin has decided not to publish a public report, believing that a backward-looking document would be counterproductive as the party has started winning. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/us/politics/dnc-2024-autopsy-democrats-ken-martin.html18 Dec 2025 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mabkceusb225https://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3ma7im2agps2pMore than $500 million of secret money donations to the leading nonprofit that helped Harris/Biden in 2024 came from just 10 donations. One contribution was $97.5 million. Donor unknown. @teddyschleifer.bsky.social has the tax filings —> https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/us/politics/harris-trump-dark-money-democrats-republicans.html17 Dec 2025 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma7im2agps2phttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3m7kuvi4in22bNEW: I wrote a profile of Kamala Harris at a pivot point. She wants to be heard but it is not clear what she wants to say. • Her 2028 thoughts • Her texts with Gavin • The $$ in her new PAC • The calls she's been making (Zohran etc) Lots more 🎁 —> https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/us/politics/kamala-harris-interview-107-days-book-2028.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7U8.Mooz.ZZgCzeoCpAfI&smid=url-share09 Dec 2025 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7kuvi4in22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3m4lp2rnf7s2rNEWS: Barack Obama called Zohran Mamdani today, praising the campaign he's run and offering to be a “sounding board” into the future. “Your campaign has been impressive to watch,” Obama said told him. More details on the 30-minute call in the NYT —> https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/nyregion/zohran-mamdani-barack-obama-election.html?unlocked_article_code=1.x08.8S3m.-MN-7C3LLcIF&smid=url-share01 Nov 2025 19:11 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4lp2rnf7s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3lyuypx4e5k23NEW: "Redistricting has always been in her blood" An inside look at Nancy Pelosi's role in CA redistricting battle — after a career fighting gerrymandering wars. From tandem $$ calls with Newsom at gov's mansion to her fascinating history. A thread... https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/us/politics/nancy-pelosi-california-redistricting.html15 Sep 2025 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyuypx4e5k23https://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3lyc4immpnc2iI distinctively remember interviewing Burton early in my career. Every line had an expletive. I asked if he might consider rephrasing a line or two because otherwise I wouldn't be able to use his quotes. "Who's f—ing problem is that?" he replied. RIP. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/us/politics/john-burton-dead.html08 Sep 2025 02:04 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyc4immpnc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3lxbckt6sms2iNEW: Kamala Harris and the DNC struck a handshake deal for the party to pay leftover 2024 bills. They've amounted to $20.5 million. Harris has promised to raise $$$ to cover those costs. But small donors making the donations have been left in dark. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/us/politics/kamala-harris-dnc-fundraising.html26 Aug 2025 00:55 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxbckt6sms2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3lwtgi5znfs2jNEW at NYT: The Democratic Party is facing a voter registration crisis in red, blue and battleground states alike — losing ground to the GOP everywhere. My deep dive into the numbers and what it reveals about the party's brand. Thread —> https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/us/politics/democratic-party-voter-registration-crisis.html20 Aug 2025 12:28 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwtgi5znfs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3ltl62bzk3s2eRelated, I need more sports on here to keep coming back. [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Jul 2025 01:20 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltl62bzk3s2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3ltl5zmcms22eLove Justin Verlander as a competitor. Less love for the 0-7 record headed into the All Star break.10 Jul 2025 01:20 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltl5zmcms22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3lrvp5ry3ks2aNEW: inside Ken Martin’s rocky start. Top DNC officials have discussed whether they might need to borrow money this year to keep paying the bills. Lots more w/ Reid Epstein https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/us/politics/dnc-ken-martin.html18 Jun 2025 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrvp5ry3ks2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/shanegoldmacher.bsky.social/post/3lroxgyewds2sNEWS: Lee Saunders, head of AFSCME, also out at DNC https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/15/us/politics/randi-weingarten-dnc-ken-martin.html16 Jun 2025 02:42 +0000at://did:plc:5dwp6eo7bwtifvlx4ftcgjmr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lroxgyewds2s