Sean Sullivan
@WaPoSean
Campaign Editor, The @washingtonpost. @CBSNews political contributor. @aaja member. Overly optimistic Seattle sports fan.
NEW: In 24-hour span, two Rs who split w/Trump say they won’t seek reelection. The decisions by Bacon & Tillis show how little room there is in the GOP for dissenting voices and complicate its path to keeping majorities. By @PatrickSvitek @MariannaReports: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
Divorce, adultery allegations against Paxton jolt Senate race in Texas. By @PatrickSvitek @mollyhf: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
How MAGA influencers put pressure on Trump, Bondi over Epstein. By @sarahellison: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
Biden aides look to Fifth Amendment as autopen probe widens. By @ToluseO: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
NEW: A Democrat from Trump country auditions for 2028 with plan to win culture wars. In S.C., Andy Beshear pointed to his red-state experience to argue the party need not run away from topics such as trans rights and racial justice. By @KnowlesHannah: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
The DNC social media team kicked off its retreat this year with a slide of all the criticism they were getting. Then they tried to reset. They cut down their approval process, tried not to "overthink," leaned into Epstein and used the f-word on X. More on Dems' vibe shift:
NEW: Democrats try a new tone: Less scripted, more cursing, Trumpier insults. By @KnowlesHannah @SidhomLydia: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
Congressman’s daughter defeats Gen Z activist in Arizona primary: 3 takeaways. By @dylanewells: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
NEW: Biden’s climate law boosted red states. Their lawmakers are now gutting it. By @ToluseO: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
NEW: At least 17 million Americans would lose insurance under the Trump tax and spending cuts plan. GOP legislation would set back years of progress in expanding health care coverage, unwinding key parts of the Affordable Care Act, by @yabutaleb7 washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
Zohran Mamdani calls himself a democratic socialist. Here’s what that means. By @maeganvaz: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
Got to cover Texas again for today’s Early Brief. Colin Allred plans to announce another Senate bid, expected in early July, two people with direct knowledge of his plans told me washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
Democratic groups are launching a major organizing push this summer — which includes training volunteers to make their case in settings not specifically devoted to politics, from book clubs to online sports forums to WhatsApp groups and Nextdoor. washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
A Gen Z content creator is challenging the old guard with long-shot run for Congress. Here's what it all looks like. By @dylanewells: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
Mamdani’s stunning rise gives Democrats a playbook — and creates some perils. By @ToluseO: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
Who is New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani? By @MaeveReston: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
Mamdani poised for major upset after Cuomo concedes NYC mayor primary. Here’s what’s next. By @sarahellison @RoseSheinerman: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
NEW: Three years after Roe’s overturn, Democrats less focused on abortion. The party has largely shifted its attention to other fights, as some acknowledge the difficulty of battling President Donald Trump on the issue. By @KnowlesHannah: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
Andrew Cuomo wants to be New York’s mayor. Do Democrats want him back? By @sarahellison: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
For Democrats, handcuffs are the latest symbol of resistance to Trump. By @ToluseO: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…