Michael Kruse

senior staff writer for Politico and Politico Magazine

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Casey DeSantis is among the few people her husband Ron takes political advice from. That makes her, according to some close to the couple, both his greatest asset and weakness.

Casey DeSantis: Asset or liability to husband’s presidential hopes?

Casey DeSantis is among the few people her husband Ron takes political advice from. That makes her, according to some close to the couple, both his greatest asset and weakness.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Democrats are pinning their hopes for the midterms on a record number of millennial candidates with military backgrounds. Could these vets be key in helping Dems take back the House?

New wave of veterans are running for office this year

Democrats are pinning their hopes for the midterms on a record number of millennial candidates with military backgrounds. Could these vets be key in helping Dems take back the House?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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