David M. Drucker

David M. Drucker is a senior writer for The Dispatch and author of In Trump’s Shadow: The Battle for 2024 and the Future of the GOP.

David M. Drucker

With Abortion Comments, Trump Hands DeSantis Iowa Opportunity

Plus: A pro-choice gala spotlights Kamala Harris on Tuesday.

In Iowa, Ron DeSantis Shops Retail (for Votes) 

The typically standoffish GOP contender warms to personal politicking.

DeSantis Plants a Flag in Iowa

Plus: Trump cancels his Des Moines rally, but his Iowa devotees remain committed.

Nikki Haley Reopens the ‘Kill Marco’ Playbook

Plus: Is Trump’s candidacy warping GOP Senate recruitment?

Pro-Choice Groups Take the Abortion Fight to Red States

Plus: What to expect in next week’s neck-and-neck Kentucky GOP governor’s primary.

How GOP Donors Really Feel About Ron DeSantis

Party financiers have some reservations about the Florida governor, but the narrative of a donor exodus lacks nuance.

Chris Christie Prepares ‘Direct, Frontal Challenge to Donald Trump’

Plus, former GOP Rep. Mark Walker looks poised to enter North Carolina’s gubernatorial race.

Fake Town Halls (w/ Chris Christie)

Another proto-candidate.

Will Democrats Try to Turn the Tables on Trump’s Age?

Plus: Kari Lake threatens to clear the GOP field in Arizona.

When Will Dianne Feinstein Return?

Plus: Why Trump’s early polling numbers may be even stronger than they look.