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Emma Janssen

Emma Janssen is a staff writer at The New Republic who covers Democrats in Congress for The Blue Book newsletter. She writes about policy, intra-party debates, and campaigns. Previously, she worked at The American Prospect, where she wrote about anti-poverty policy, money in politics, and more.

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July 16, 2026
Emma Janssen
Will Any Republican Senators Vote Against Todd Blanche?
The Democrats appear united against the attorney general nominee. Meanwhile, outgoing GOP Senator John Cornyn said, “I’m not going to make that decision until I need to.”
July 15, 2026
Emma Janssen
The Democrats Face Another Divisive Vote on Military Aid to Israel
The House is expected to vote Wednesday on a measure that would cut off aid completely, and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries isn’t telling his caucus how to vote.
July 14, 2026
Emma Janssen
She Wants to Win Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat—and Impeach RFK Jr.
After Graham’s death, Democratic pediatrician Annie Andrews doesn’t know whom she’ll be running against this fall. So she’s focusing on her message.
July 11, 2026
Emma Janssen
The Race to Replace Graham Platner Is Heating Up
Maine Democrats plan to stage a nominating convention to select their Senate nominee. They’ve already got a lot of options.
July 9, 2026
Emma Janssen
Poll: Swing Voters Want Progressive Populism
A new Data for Progress survey found that Medicare for All, regulating AI, and taxing the rich were the top issues that would convince these undecided voters to back Democrats this fall.
July 8, 2026
Emma Janssen
Who Benefits From Mallory McMorrow’s Exit in the Michigan Senate Race?
It’s now a two-way contest between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and centrist Haley Stevens.
July 2, 2026
Emma Janssen
The Ex-Vegan Looking to Unseat a Republican Cattle Rancher in Congress
Colorado Democrat Manny Rutinel took down a more moderate candidate in this week’s primary, and will face off against House Representative Gabe Evans this fall.
July 1, 2026
Emma Janssen
What SCOTUS’s Campaign Finance Ruling Means for Democrats
One possible, overlooked implication of the Supreme Court’s finance ruling would be giving political parties an advantage over PACs when it comes to political spending.
June 30, 2026
Emma Janssen
The Bill That Pits House Against Senate Against Big Tech
The KIDS Act passed the House. But some worry differences between the House and Senate version could be exploited by tech companies.
June 29, 2026
Emma Janssen
A Michigan Dem Just Dropped an AI Plan Even Tougher Than Bernie’s
Abdul El-Sayed, a contender in the Democratic senatorial primary, says he’s not afraid of AI companies retaliating against him.
June 26, 2026
Emma Janssen
What’s Going on With the Big Housing Bill, Exactly?
Here’s where things stand since Trump refused to sign it.
June 25, 2026
Emma Janssen
Hakeem Jeffries Downplays Socialist Wins. Others Aren’t So Sure.
Progressive analysts and politicians hope the New York primaries could be the start of something. They have some data to back that up.
June 24, 2026
Emma Janssen
Dems Celebrate Housing Bill: “We Finally Did Something”
Democrats and outside experts say more is needed. But more might also require some key victories in November.
June 23, 2026
Emma Janssen
Inside the Massive AI Spending War in New York’s Primary
An OpenAI-affiliated PAC has spent over $7 million to defeat Alex Bores. An Anthropic-affiliated PAC has spent $10 million to boost Bores. What is going on?

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