What we’re thinking
What We’re Thinking: Democratic Gerrymandering in Virginia?
This week, Tom and Aaron discuss an upcoming vote in Virginia over a new U.S. House district map that’s gerrymandered to benefit Democrats.
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What We’re Thinking: Iran, Gas Prices, Trump, and the Midterms
This week, Tom dissects new polls showing Donald Trump starting to lose support with some of his base voters, mostly due to rising gas prices.
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What We’re Thinking: Analyzing the 2026 Primary
Tom and Aaron look back on the results of last week’s midterm primary in North Carolina and Texas – good news all around for Democrats.
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What We’re Thinking: Early Voting and Allam-Foushee
This week, Tom attempts to gauge the state of the Allam-Foushee Congressional primary by looking at early voting numbers.
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What We’re Thinking: Independents Turning Anti-Trump in 2026
Tom and Aaron discuss a new PPP survey showing independent voters turning strongly against Donald Trump – and what that means for the midterm.
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What We’re Thinking: A Democratic Senate in 2027?
Tom’s in a snowy New York and Aaron’s in an icy Chapel Hill, but they can still discuss whether the Democrats can win a Senate majority.
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What We’re Thinking: The Republican Registration Advantage
Registered Republicans now outnumber registered Democrats in North Carolina for the first time ever – but how much does that actually matter?
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What We’re Thinking: Valerie Foushee Vs. Nida Allam
Tom and Aaron discuss the upcoming Democratic primary for Congress, between incumbent Valerie Foushee and Durham Commissioner Nida Allam.
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What We’re Thinking: Blue Wave in 2026?
This year’s election was a very successful one for Democrats. What happens if they can sustain that success for another year?
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What We’re Thinking: Previewing Election Night 2025, Nationally and Locally
On Election Eve 2025, Tom and Aaron discuss this year’s highest-profile national races – and a local election that’s been kinda boring.
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