The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, and political editor, Chris Stirewalt, mark the 250th Independence Day with a look at the revolutionary promise of 1776. From Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln to Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King Jr., the two discuss liberty, equality and the enduring meaning of the Fourth of July. You can watch the full discussion here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/whole-hog-politics/whole-hog-politics-live-briefing/5952630-whole-hog-live-briefing-america-250-1776/ #America #America250 #UnitedStates #FourthofJuly #4thofJuly
The Hill's Chris Stirewalt and Bill Sammon break down how the rural-urban divide has shaped U.S. politics from the founding era to today. They explain how population geography gives Republicans an advantage, and Democrats a disadvantage, in presidential and congressional elections. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/whole-hog-politics/whole-hog-politics-live-briefing/5942102-new-york-democrats-primary-victories-impact-live-discussion/ The Hill Insider is a new premium access digital subscription from The Hill — launching July 2026. Join the waitlist now: thehill.com/waitlist #democrats #republicans #dems #gop #urban #rural #urbanvsrural #voters #geography #wholehogpolitics #populationgeography #ruralamerica…
Why does Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have more room to maneuver politically than Vice President JD Vance? The Hill's Chris Stirewalt and Bill Sammon dig into the power of party credibility, political positioning, and what it could mean heading into 2028. #aoc #alexandriaocasiocortez #dems #democraticparty #jdvance #vance #republicans #gop #winkcandidate #wholehogpolitics #2028election #presidentialelection #wholehogpolitics
The Hill's Chris Stirewalt and Bill Sammon reflect on the extraordinary speed, personalities and political conditions that shaped the Declaration of Independence. They walk through Thomas Jefferson’s central role, Benjamin Franklin’s influence and why the founding moment in 1776 was a rare convergence of ideas and leadership that could only have happened in America. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/whole-hog-politics/whole-hog-politics-live-briefing/5921440-america-at-250-meaning-politics-media-live-discussion/ The Hill Insider is a new premium access digital subscription from The Hill — launching July 2026. Join the waitlist now: thehill.com/waitlist #america #america250 #freedom250 #1776 #july4th…
Control of the Senate could shape the future of the federal judiciary in a big way. From the Supreme Court to lower courts, The Hill’s Bill Sammon breaks down why the stakes may be bigger than they appear. #democrats #supremecourt #senate #dems #scotus #judges #judiciary #courts #datanerds
The Hill’s Chris Stirewalt and Bill Sammon break down why Democrats and Republicans could head into the next presidential cycle with very different-sized fields. With each party facing different incentives to run, what could that mean for the shape of the 2028 contest? #democrats #republicans #2028election #presidentialelection #election2028 #potus #dems #gop #wholehogpolitics
As scandals surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner continue to pile up, Democrats are finding it harder to avoid tough questions about whether they still support him. The Hill's Bill Sammon and Chris Stirewalt break down the growing discomfort inside the party, from ideological loyalists to more cautious moderates. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/whole-hog-politics/whole-hog-politics-live-briefing/5911534-graham-platner-controversy-steve-hilton-california-spencer-pratt-la-live-discussion/ The Hill Insider is a new premium access digital subscription from The Hill — launching July 2026. Join the waitlist now: thehill.com/waitlist #grahamplatner #platner #democrats #dems #midterms #maine #mainesenate…
The Hill's Senior Vice President of Editorial, Bill Sammon, and Decision Desk's Chief Elections Analyst, Geoffrey Skelley, break down how President Trump's falling approval ratings could impact Republican chances of keeping control of Congress. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/data-nerds/5877841-republicans-redistricting-midterms-ddhq-live-discussion/ #trump #election #midterms2026
Are local offices still about fixing potholes and picking up trash, or has everything become a national political fight? The Hill's Bill Sammon and Chris Stirewalt discuss how even mayoral races are now shaped by national ideology and figures like Donald Trump.
The Hill's Bill Sammon and Chris Stirewalt discuss President Trump’s deeply underwater approval. Meanwhile, risky Senate primary candidates, and why Democratic midterm success may depend less on momentum than GOP missteps. #trump #presidenttrump #approvalrating #midterms #2026election #democrats #republicans #wholehogpolitics
