ROKK Partner and Democratic strategist Rodell Mollineau spoke with the Hill about the work the Democratic Party faces should they win back the House, Senate or both. This centers on a message laser-focused on the economy and maintaining discipline and consistency when talking to voters.
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The 2027 midterms are shaping up to be a gas prices election, and divisions have emerged between Republicans over how to lower the cost of gas and diesel in time for election day. ROKK Partner and Republican strategist Ron Bonjean discussed how geography and local economies play a role in the debate and the challenges for federal action to quickly impact prices with The Hill.
Although direct criticism is rare, Reuters has found that many candidates in tight races have removed mentions of President Trump or tactfully pushed back on specific policies, rather than the broader agenda, in a common move. ROKK Partner and Republican strategist Ron Bonjean spoke with Reuters about the calculus for candidates trying to attract independent voters.
President Donald Trump is warning that the November midterms are proving to be a “public relations” problem when it comes to the GOP promoting their successes in the campaign trail.
Despite a significant cash advantage Republicans are carrying into the final stretch of the midterm cycle, the president’s concession highlights a broader problem: Members are struggling to sell their message as Trump crisscrosses the country to many red districts and states trying to boost base turnout in November.
John Brandt, Senior Vice President, weighed in on how the GOP has struggled to publicize accomplishments that have broad appeal and can help with independent voters in Bloomberg Government.
Only a month until midterms and the environment across the U.S. has been anything but calm. Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean joined The Julie Mason show to discuss how campaigns have been shaping up and more about the midterms.
Republicans are pouring money into more than three dozen US House races previously considered “safe” after internal polling showed they could be vulnerable in the November 3 election, according to three Republican operatives familiar with the party’s thinking.
Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean weighed in on how the GOP is shifting their usual strategy this midterm election in Reuters.
The President has long insisted on loyalty, but in recent weeks, a growing number of Republican candidates and elected officials have distanced themselves from core pieces of his agenda: from calling for an end to the U.S. war with Iran and relief from high prices, to criticizing his handling of key agenda issues like immigration.
It comes at a critical moment for the GOP. With less than 40 days until voting ends, control of both the Senate and House of Representatives could come down to just a handful of toss-up races.
Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean shared his thoughts on the GOP shift to putting more distance from the President and his policies in NPR .
Democrats in tight Senate and House contests are fighting back against efforts to brand their party as communists, an effort they say has taken on new urgency in a midterm cycle that has seen candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) dominate in high-profile primary races.
At the Republican midterm convention this month, GOP leaders warned of the dangers of a blue wave in November. Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean shared his thoughts on the Democratic identity going into the November midterms in The Hill.
The Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s push to restrict mail-in ballots, leaving the President unhappy with the court. Additionally, conversations over the rapid growth of AI continue as top staff at AI companies express warnings about slowing down innovation to protect humanity.
Democratic strategist and ROKK Partner Kristen Hawn shared her thoughts on this and more on Bloomberg’s Balance of Power.
Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean joined The Julie Mason Show with guest host Elliot Williams to discuss where things stand 50 days before the midterms, how Republicans are navigating the ever evolving discussion around AI and what the future holds for the 2028 Presidential elections.