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Politico: Democrats were searching for an economic message. Then came Trump’s tariffs.
In Politico, Democratic strategist Alejandro Verdin called on his party to take a strong stand against Trump’s economic agenda and offer a proactive message, “The party as a whole needs to be screaming from the rooftops,” he said. “It can’t just be chaos, chaos, chaos — we have to offer a real solution.”
Scripps News: Verdin Breaks Down Wisconsin’s Pivotal 2025 Supreme Court Race.
Alejandro Verdin joined Scripps News to share expert analysis on the historic 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Drawing on his deep experience managing high-stakes judicial races, Verdin offered insights into the stakes, strategy, and significance of the election for both state and national politics.
Newsweek: California Is America's Engine. Tariffs Risk Stalling It
Democratic strategist Alejandro Verdin criticized Trump’s erratic trade policies in Newsweek, warning they are “destabilizing markets” and leading to layoffs across sectors. “California, as a global economic hub, is especially impacted,” Verdin said. “Trump’s ad-hoc approach is no strategy—it’s economic sabotage.”
Newsweek: Donald Trump's Approval Rating Is Actually Rising With Democrats.
Democratic strategist Alejandro Verdin downplayed a slight uptick in Trump’s approval rating in Newsweek, calling it “meaningless” and warning against overinterpretation. Pointing to recent Democratic gains in Wisconsin and GOP stumbles in Florida, Verdin argued the momentum is shifting: “Democrats are finding our footing and are going to fight back and win.”
Politico: Surprise lesson from Wisconsin: Abortion may not be panacea for Dems
Inside the media strategy that delivered a blowout win in Wisconsin. In Politico, Alejandro Verdin, campaign manager for Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz, joined top aides on the historic campaign and talked about the importance of values-driven messaging in abortion-related campaigns.
The Ben Joravsky Show: Verdin Talks Jackie Robinson, Trump, and Electing Judges.
Appearing on The Ben Joravsky Show, Democratic strategist Alejandro Verdin donned a Dodgers hat in honor of Jackie Robinson Day and broke down the challenges of electing judges versus politicians, drawing on his experience managing the successful Supreme Court races in Wisconsin and Montana. Verdin offered insights into the delicate—and high-stakes—art of judicial elections.
National Press Foundation: Panel Discussion
Alejandro Verdin joined a panel to discuss how state courts have become battlegrounds for individual rights—highlighting Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race
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