Amy Walter
@amyewalter
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. Cycling enthusiast. Lover of all things summer.
3 big Q’s in CA redistricting: 1) does Newsom *really* do it? (@markzbarabak is doubtful). 2) will CA voters agree to overturn popular policy for raw political payback; 3) if TX somehow falls apart, does Newsom plow ahead anyway? cookpolitical.com/analysis/natio…
If the real divide in Dem party is between “fighters and folders”, the first serious test of this will be in CA. Will Newsom “commit the very sort of norm-busting and partisan overreach that Dems have long criticized R’s and Trump for practicing.” cookpolitical.com/analysis/natio…
Gallup: btwn ‘93-‘04, average partisan gap for “trust in Presidency”was 34 pts.; ‘17: 50 pts (R+60, D+10) ‘20 67 pts (R+16, R+67). ‘25: 77 pts (R+80, D+3). news.gallup.com/poll/692633/de…
But will @OfficialAlamo build a basement to honor Pee-wee as well?!
Just announced on @CBSMornings! In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure this summer, the Alamo has officially acquired the original screen-used stunt bike from the film! 🚲
In this week’s @CookPolitical , everything is bigger in TX. @JessicaTaylor moves TX SEN from SOLID to LIKELY R and @Redistrict gives detailed potential maps to show how and where R’s could pick up 3-5 seats in redraw. cookpolitical.com

🤔Counterintuitive take: This WSJ story just might be the best thing to happen to Trump since the Epstein story exploded. For the first time, those who most vocally criticized him/his admins for not releasing enough info, are now rallying to his support. (At least for now... we…
For all the talk of Dem SEN opportunities in NC, TX and even IA, the red lights are really blaring in MAINE, where Morning Consult polling shows Trump underwater by 17 pts. SEN. Collins at -16. And yet NO serious Dem is taking the plunge to challenge her.
Just announced on @CBSMornings! In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure this summer, the Alamo has officially acquired the original screen-used stunt bike from the film! 🚲
Just announced on @CBSMornings! In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure this summer, the Alamo has officially acquired the original screen-used stunt bike from the film! 🚲
If there is silver lining for R’s here it’s that being a “Youngkin” Republican is a net positive.
New Virginia Poll from VCU Wilder Governor Spanberger (D) 49% Earle-Sears (R) 37% Lt. Gov Hashmi (D) 45% Reid (R) 36% Attorney General Jones (D) 46% Miyares (R) 37% Trump Approval Approve 40% Disapprove 55% Youngkin Approval 49% Approve 39% Disapprove
All R’s in the state basically polling at Trump approval (high 30’s). To win, these R’s will need to win over a bunch of Trump disapprovers.
New Virginia Poll from VCU Wilder Governor Spanberger (D) 49% Earle-Sears (R) 37% Lt. Gov Hashmi (D) 45% Reid (R) 36% Attorney General Jones (D) 46% Miyares (R) 37% Trump Approval Approve 40% Disapprove 55% Youngkin Approval 49% Approve 39% Disapprove
This happens at this point every cycle. DC political types are bored and anxious for midterms to begin. Old enough to remember when Adams was ‘future’ of Dem party as was DeBlasio…
Expecting every Democratic race to now play out like the New York mayoral primary is a willful misunderstanding of what was particular about Mamdani, about Cuomo, and about the electorate in New York City.
Dude, if I won the Yellow Jersey, I’d wear it in the shower, wear it to walk the dog, and yes, wear it on the rest day too.
Ben Healy was wearing his podium yellow jersey even during the rest day ride 🥰 📷: jeredgruber & ashleygruber #TDF2025
Economists feeling a bit better about road ahead, the big Q is when/if consumer sentiment will follow a similarly more optimistic path. wsj.com/economy/econom…
America’s greatest male cyclist and a true class act. Greg LeMond awarded Congressional Gold Medal in US Capitol. So well deserved!! And on a time trial day for @LeTour !

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Trump’s job approval rating is unlikely to shift up unless/until independent voters feel better about his handling of the economy. Uncertainty about tariffs and continued frustration about the cost of living are most important issues.
Pretty meh reaction to a series of mega-events (Iran bombing, BBB enactment, ICE raids etc etc)
In other words, the Libertarian Party. But, with a different name. foxnews.com/politics/elon-…