The New York Times published [a poll] this morning that has Democrats ahead by 8 points on the generic congressional ballot and by varying margins on seven of eight major issues tested.

You’re reading Boiling Frogs, Nick Catoggio’s daily newsletter featuring sharp, introspective commentary on populism, polarization, and the gradual erosion of American conservatism.

Nick Catoggio is a staff writer at The Dispatch and is based in Texas. Prior to joining the company in 2022, he spent 16 years gradually alienating a populist readership at Hot Air. When Nick isn’t busy writing a daily newsletter on politics, he’s … probably planning the next day’s newsletter.

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The New York Times published [a poll] this morning that has Democrats ahead by 8 points on the generic congressional ballot and by varying margins on seven of eight major issues tested.

You’re reading Boiling Frogs, Nick Catoggio’s daily newsletter featuring sharp, introspective commentary on populism, polarization, and the gradual erosion of American conservatism.

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