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@WSJ national political reporter. Former Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, Des Moines Register, Rochester Post-Bulletin. Eagle Scout. MN native.
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John McCormick @McCormickJohn
The Democratic candidate for governor was leading in the polls and his Republican opponent hoped that a detail from his past would turn off voters: The small-town boy from northeast Iowa used to be a high-fashion model. by @chantalfdez and me: wsj.com/style/fashion/…
www.wsj.com Iowa’s Next Governor Joins the Very Short List of Politicians Who Used to Be Models Before he entered politics, Rob Sand posed for Italian Vogue and walked the runway for Prada.
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“It has to be someone that appeals not just to Democrats, but to independents and some Republicans,” Beshear said in an interview. “… I’ve always said I think it ought to be a Democratic governor. That’s whether it’s me—and I haven’t made any decision—or someone else.”
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Democrats have emerged from a resounding midterm victory with a deep bench and rising stars who have reinvigorated the party. But as they pivot to a 2028 presidential primary contest already informally under way, things could get messier. @KThomasDC & me: wsj.com/politics/elect…
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Emanuel, who traveled to 20 states in the past 14 months, is set to deliver a major domestic policy speech Nov. 16 at Carnegie Mellon University, the latest in his effort to lead the party’s so-called ideas primary.
John McCormick @McCormickJohn 4d
Democrats have emerged from a resounding midterm victory with a deep bench and rising stars who have reinvigorated the party. But as they pivot to a 2028 presidential primary contest already informally under way, things could get messier. @KThomasDC & me: wsj.com/politics/elect…
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John McCormick @McCormickJohn
Democrats have emerged from a resounding midterm victory with a deep bench and rising stars who have reinvigorated the party. But as they pivot to a 2028 presidential primary contest already informally under way, things could get messier. @KThomasDC & me: wsj.com/politics/elect…
www.wsj.com The New Stars and Presidential Hopefuls Shaking Up Democrats’ 2028 Field A dominating midterm performance has given Democrats a deep bench of talent. That could make 2028 messy.