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President Trump pitches $5,000 dividends if GOP keeps Congress. Emily Cherniack responds.
"The Republican Party is the party of lip service. The Democrats are becoming the party of service and action."
September 11, 2026
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Jason Crow's Road From Paratrooper to Democratic Power Player
"Jason brings a servant leadership ethos and a soldier’s discipline to the job. He knows that voters want fighters who put their local communities first, not undying loyalty to partisan ideology."
July 26, 2026
"A Crisis Moment": New Politics Launches $20 Million Push to Recruit Service-Oriented Candidate
"New Politics, a group focused on supporting candidates from service backgrounds, is launching a multimillion-dollar effort to recruit thousands of candidates over the next four years. And the congressman co-chairing the effort said it comes as the country faces “a crisis moment in political leadership."
March 27, 2025
NEW POLITICS IN THE NEWS
Tram Nguyen is being outspent. Don’t count her out
"New Politics endorsed Nguyen on Monday, a notable development in this district. The organization helped recruit and propel Seth Moulton in his long shot 2014 challenge against John Tierney."
July 28, 2026
"A Crisis Moment": New Politics Launches $20 Million Push to Recruit Service-Oriented Candidate
"New Politics, a group focused on supporting candidates from service backgrounds, is launching a multimillion-dollar effort to recruit thousands of candidates over the next four years. And the congressman co-chairing the effort said it comes as the country faces “a crisis moment in political leadership."
March 27, 2025
In Battle for House, Democrats Are Calling Up Military Recruits
"Aware of its deeply unpopular national brand, the Democratic Party is turning to an unusually large crop of veterans to help it retake the House next year."
March 8, 2025
A perfect storm is lining up for Texas Democrats
New Politics-endorsed candidate James Talarico wins U.S. Senate primary in Texas
March 5, 2026
Long-Suffering Texas Democrats Wonder: Is James Talarico the One?
"His guide then was Emily Cherniack, the founder of New Politics"
March 5, 2026
Midterms heat up as Trump signals importance of 2026 elections
"President Trump is signaling the importance of the 2026 midterm elections for Republicans vying to keep power in Congress. Emily Cherniack, the founder and executive director of New Politics, joins CBS News with more on efforts to help Democrats win."
March 24, 2026
Press Releases
NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE REBECCA BENNETT WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR CONGRESS IN NEW JERSEY'S 7TH DISTRICT
"Former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, health care leader, and mom of two, Rebecca Bennett, wins Democratic nomination in top-targeted swing district. New Politics was among the first national organizations to endorse Bennett when she launched her campaign last year, recognizing early that her record of service and unique profile made her Democrats’ strongest candidate to flip this perennial swing district."
June 2, 2026
NEW POLITICS ENDORSES CHRIS BACKEMEYER FOR CONGRESS IN NEBRASKA'S 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
"Backemeyer, a career national security diplomat who served under both Democratic and Republican administrations and helped negotiate the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal, is precisely the kind of proven servant leader that New Politics recruits and supports."
May 21, 2026
NEW POLITICS ENDORSES LEELA GRAY FOR CONGRESS IN FLORIDA'S 13th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
"A retired Army Brigadier General who spent more than three decades in uniform, including two combat deployments, Gray has built a lifetime record of service that represents exactly who New Politics was created to support."
May 20, 2026
NEW POLITICS CANDIDATE ZACH DEMBO WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY IN KENTUCKY’S 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
"Former Navy JAG officer and federal prosecutor wins competitive primary as a first-time candidate in bid to flip Kentucky’s open 6th District; Recent polling released by New Politics showed Dembo tied with GOP nominee Ralph Alvarado. New Politics was the first national organization to endorse Dembo's campaign."
May 19, 2026
NEW POLITICS RE-ENDORSES 29 INCUMBENT SERVANT LEADERS FOR DOWNBALLOT RACES ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN 2026
"Each of these incumbents has earned the trust of their communities by governing with integrity, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to putting others first. New Politics is proud to continue its support of their re-election campaigns."
May 15, 2026
NEW POLLING SHOWS NEW POLITICS-BACKED SERVANT LEADER CANDIDATES BEST-POSITIONED TO FLIP KEY CONGRESSIONAL SEATS
"General election polling shows voters prefer candidates with military and service backgrounds to traditional politicians; New Politics candidates Matt Maasdam (MI-07) and Zach Dembo (KY-06) out-perform primary opponents in head-to-head general election matchups."
May 12, 2026
Our candidates in the news
Can Democratic veterans running for Congress reclaim the patriotism narrative from the GOP?
"New Politics recruits candidates with military backgrounds and has endorsed Bennett and Maasdam."
June 29, 2026
Rebecca Bennett Wins New Jersey House Primary to Take On Thomas Kean Jr.
“If this group of badass American patriots can get a political outsider — a 2010 Honda Accord-driving, Navy-veteran mom — to win in one of the most competitive primaries in the country, we are going to flip this seat,” Ms. Bennett said.
June 3, 2026
Vindman raises $8.2M for Democratic Florida Senate bid
"Alexander Vindman, the former National Security Council aide known for his role in President Donald Trump’s first impeachment, has raised $8.2 million since launching his Democratic bid for Senate in the Sunshine State."
April 2, 2026