Amy Walter
Coverage of Amy Walter in the Nexus archive.
- Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democrats not playing it safe
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report discuss the Michigan Senate primary, Democrats' midterm strategy, and prosecutors dropping charges related to Reflecting Pool vandalism. President Trump's response to these developments is also highlighted.
- Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on midterm voter enthusiasm
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report discuss midterm election preparations as both parties anticipate a competitive and costly battle for congressional control with under 100 days until the election and the 2028 primary schedule.
- 100 days out from Election Day, our insider shares his intel
The midterm elections are 100 days away, with Democrats optimistic about House races due to favorable polls and inflation concerns linked to gas prices, while Republicans see structural advantages in redistricting and Senate maps. Key battlegrounds include Iowa for the House and Maine for the Senate, with both parties highlighting strategic challenges and opportunities.
- Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Lindsey Graham's passing
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss the implications of Sen. Lindsey Graham's passing for South Carolina and the Senate, as well as Sen. Mitch McConnell's health and the Democratic efforts to replace Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race.
- Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's focus on the SAVE Act
The Supreme Court expanded presidential authority while rejecting President Trump's effort to restrict mail-in voting. Trump is focusing on the SAVE Act, and progressive candidates are winning Democratic primaries.
- Broadcast networks tout Mamdani’s victories, proclaim socialism is ‘resonating’
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's slate of socialist endorsees won state and national races, prompting broadcast networks to downplay their radicalism and emphasize mass appeal. Media figures like Amy Walter, Ed O’Keefe, and Jay O’Brien debated the implications, with some suggesting Democrats may absorb these candidates while others warned of extremist influence.
- Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP’s new rifts over Iran
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss growing divisions within the GOP over Iran policy and internal Democratic conflicts in New York primaries. The article highlights tensions between Trump and GOP leaders on Capitol Hill and progressive versus moderate clashes in Democratic primaries.
- Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright on war's impact on midterms
Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright discuss the war's potential impact on the midterm elections, President Trump's deal with Iran, Vice President Vance's promotion of the deal, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom's claim of being investigated by Trump's Justice Department.
- Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s NBC interview walkout
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss Trump walking out during an NBC interview on 'Meet the Press' and Democrats facing character questions in a Senate race. The segment also addresses the president’s influence on the ballot in South Carolina.