Chris Cillizza
@chriscillizza.bsky.social
Former WaPo. Former CNN. Now: Independent political journalist writing at Substack (chriscillizza.substack.com) and making daily videos on YouTube (youtube.com/chriscillizza)
The Colbert-Talarico interview is now up to 85(!) million views across YouTube and social media.
Stunning.
Stunning.
February 19, 2026 at 6:49 PM
The Colbert-Talarico interview is now up to 85(!) million views across YouTube and social media.
Stunning.
Stunning.
My NEW rankings of the 11 most competitive Senate seats in 2026 is OUT!
A preview:
11. Nebraska
10. Minnesota
9. Iowa
8. Alaska
Get the top 7 here: tinyurl.com/3nx8er4u
A preview:
11. Nebraska
10. Minnesota
9. Iowa
8. Alaska
Get the top 7 here: tinyurl.com/3nx8er4u
The 11(!) most competitive 2026 Senate races
Let's rank some races!
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February 19, 2026 at 5:34 PM
My NEW rankings of the 11 most competitive Senate seats in 2026 is OUT!
A preview:
11. Nebraska
10. Minnesota
9. Iowa
8. Alaska
Get the top 7 here: tinyurl.com/3nx8er4u
A preview:
11. Nebraska
10. Minnesota
9. Iowa
8. Alaska
Get the top 7 here: tinyurl.com/3nx8er4u
The Trump Dynasty Isn’t Ending in 2029 👑
February 19, 2026 at 2:19 PM
The Trump Dynasty Isn’t Ending in 2029 👑
My NEW 2026 Senate rankings are out tomorrow!
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So What | Chris Cillizza | Substack
An independent news creator. I call balls and strikes no matter what uniform the batter at the plate is wearing. Fair and fearless. Not owned by a billionaire or a massive media conglomerate. Click to...
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February 19, 2026 at 4:06 AM
My NEW 2026 Senate rankings are out tomorrow!
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Donald Trump's speech at an event commemorating Black History Month went...about like you probably thought it would.
I went through the whole transcript line by line.
My fav?
“We can say Merry Christmas is right. Thank you.”
All 28 Trump lines here: chriscillizza.substack.com/p/the-28-mos...
I went through the whole transcript line by line.
My fav?
“We can say Merry Christmas is right. Thank you.”
All 28 Trump lines here: chriscillizza.substack.com/p/the-28-mos...
The 28 most ridiculous lines from Donald Trump's Black History Month event 🤦
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
chriscillizza.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Donald Trump's speech at an event commemorating Black History Month went...about like you probably thought it would.
I went through the whole transcript line by line.
My fav?
“We can say Merry Christmas is right. Thank you.”
All 28 Trump lines here: chriscillizza.substack.com/p/the-28-mos...
I went through the whole transcript line by line.
My fav?
“We can say Merry Christmas is right. Thank you.”
All 28 Trump lines here: chriscillizza.substack.com/p/the-28-mos...
Two things are true:
1. AOC screwed up in Munich
2. The Republican reaction to that screwup was very instructive
1. AOC screwed up in Munich
2. The Republican reaction to that screwup was very instructive
February 18, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Two things are true:
1. AOC screwed up in Munich
2. The Republican reaction to that screwup was very instructive
1. AOC screwed up in Munich
2. The Republican reaction to that screwup was very instructive
Democrats have grown "intellectually flabby" in the past decade, according to Rahm Emanuel
February 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Democrats have grown "intellectually flabby" in the past decade, according to Rahm Emanuel
The two words that could win Democrats thew 2026 midterms? "Cruel" and Corrupt"
February 18, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The two words that could win Democrats thew 2026 midterms? "Cruel" and Corrupt"
Is this the perfect Dem ticket in 2028?
And is there any chance it will actually happen?
And is there any chance it will actually happen?
February 17, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Is this the perfect Dem ticket in 2028?
And is there any chance it will actually happen?
And is there any chance it will actually happen?
Supreme Court Bombshell? Retirement Rumors Explode 💣
February 17, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Supreme Court Bombshell? Retirement Rumors Explode 💣
Yes, AOC stumbled at the Munich Security Conference.
But as Chuck Todd noted today, Republicans criticizing her for her lack of foreign policy knowledge appear to have forgotten about the guy currently in the White House.
But as Chuck Todd noted today, Republicans criticizing her for her lack of foreign policy knowledge appear to have forgotten about the guy currently in the White House.
February 17, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Yes, AOC stumbled at the Munich Security Conference.
But as Chuck Todd noted today, Republicans criticizing her for her lack of foreign policy knowledge appear to have forgotten about the guy currently in the White House.
But as Chuck Todd noted today, Republicans criticizing her for her lack of foreign policy knowledge appear to have forgotten about the guy currently in the White House.
Blocking Stephen Colbert from running his interview with James Talarico is a very slippery slope...
February 17, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Blocking Stephen Colbert from running his interview with James Talarico is a very slippery slope...
For less than $2, you can get my FULL list of the best presidential biographies for each of the 45 presidents!
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February 16, 2026 at 8:28 PM
For less than $2, you can get my FULL list of the best presidential biographies for each of the 45 presidents!
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Happy Presidents' Day!
To celebrate, I put together a list of the best presidential biographies for all 45 presidents!
Full list is here: tinyurl.com/3uzy2dmk
To celebrate, I put together a list of the best presidential biographies for all 45 presidents!
Full list is here: tinyurl.com/3uzy2dmk
The best presidential biographies for *all* 45 presidents 🇺🇸
Happy Presidents' Day!
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February 16, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Happy Presidents' Day!
To celebrate, I put together a list of the best presidential biographies for all 45 presidents!
Full list is here: tinyurl.com/3uzy2dmk
To celebrate, I put together a list of the best presidential biographies for all 45 presidents!
Full list is here: tinyurl.com/3uzy2dmk
I went through the entire Wall Street Journal Kristi Noem-Corey Lewandowski story and pulled out the most "HOLY SHIT" sentences.
Thanks to Ledewire, you don't have to be a paid subscriber to read it.
Available for just $.99 here: chriscillizza.ledewire.com/article/c188...
Thanks to Ledewire, you don't have to be a paid subscriber to read it.
Available for just $.99 here: chriscillizza.ledewire.com/article/c188...
February 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
I went through the entire Wall Street Journal Kristi Noem-Corey Lewandowski story and pulled out the most "HOLY SHIT" sentences.
Thanks to Ledewire, you don't have to be a paid subscriber to read it.
Available for just $.99 here: chriscillizza.ledewire.com/article/c188...
Thanks to Ledewire, you don't have to be a paid subscriber to read it.
Available for just $.99 here: chriscillizza.ledewire.com/article/c188...
The Wall Street Journal story on Kristi Noem is BONKERS
I went through the entire thing and picked the sentences you have to see.
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/the-23-wor...
I went through the entire thing and picked the sentences you have to see.
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/the-23-wor...
The 23 worst sentences from the Wall Street Journal's bombshell Kristi Noem story 😲 💣
O.M.G.
chriscillizza.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:47 PM
The Wall Street Journal story on Kristi Noem is BONKERS
I went through the entire thing and picked the sentences you have to see.
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/the-23-wor...
I went through the entire thing and picked the sentences you have to see.
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/the-23-wor...
Let's give out some awards for the Worst Week in Washington!
3rd place 🥉: Will Lewis
2nd place 🥈: Howard Lutnick
And the winner of "Worst Week" is....
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/the-worst-...
3rd place 🥉: Will Lewis
2nd place 🥈: Howard Lutnick
And the winner of "Worst Week" is....
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/the-worst-...
The Worst Week in Washington 🫠
And the winner is...
chriscillizza.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Let's give out some awards for the Worst Week in Washington!
3rd place 🥉: Will Lewis
2nd place 🥈: Howard Lutnick
And the winner of "Worst Week" is....
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/the-worst-...
3rd place 🥉: Will Lewis
2nd place 🥈: Howard Lutnick
And the winner of "Worst Week" is....
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/the-worst-...
From adverse legal rulings to the ICE withdrawal, this has been a very bad week for Donald Trump.
And his polls show it.
And his polls show it.
February 12, 2026 at 10:33 PM
From adverse legal rulings to the ICE withdrawal, this has been a very bad week for Donald Trump.
And his polls show it.
And his polls show it.
My big takeaway from Pam Bondi's combative testimony on Capitol Hill?
There are going to be a LOT more Donald Trumps
There are going to be a LOT more Donald Trumps
February 12, 2026 at 4:52 PM
My big takeaway from Pam Bondi's combative testimony on Capitol Hill?
There are going to be a LOT more Donald Trumps
There are going to be a LOT more Donald Trumps
I wrote about James Van Der Beek, Dawson Leery and why a cheesy show about high school drama has such a special place in my heart
Hope you take a a few minutes this morning to read.
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/saying-goo...
Hope you take a a few minutes this morning to read.
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/saying-goo...
Saying Goodbye to Dawson Leery 😢
RIP, James Van Der Beek
chriscillizza.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM
I wrote about James Van Der Beek, Dawson Leery and why a cheesy show about high school drama has such a special place in my heart
Hope you take a a few minutes this morning to read.
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/saying-goo...
Hope you take a a few minutes this morning to read.
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/saying-goo...
Why So Many Members of Congress are quitting 🚪💨
February 11, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Why So Many Members of Congress are quitting 🚪💨
Just posted my top 10 rankings for the 2028 Republican field!
10. Josh Hawley
9. Sarah Huckabee Sanders
8. Glenn Youngkin
7. Rand Paul
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/my-ranking...
10. Josh Hawley
9. Sarah Huckabee Sanders
8. Glenn Youngkin
7. Rand Paul
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/my-ranking...
My rankings of the 10 Republicans most likely to be the 2028 nominee
The contenders (and pretenders) ranked
chriscillizza.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Just posted my top 10 rankings for the 2028 Republican field!
10. Josh Hawley
9. Sarah Huckabee Sanders
8. Glenn Youngkin
7. Rand Paul
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/my-ranking...
10. Josh Hawley
9. Sarah Huckabee Sanders
8. Glenn Youngkin
7. Rand Paul
chriscillizza.substack.com/p/my-ranking...
Donald Trump LOVES @Rasmussen_Poll
On Tuesday, Rasmussen asked who did a better job as president: Trump or Biden.
Biden 48%
Trump 40%
Ruh roh
On Tuesday, Rasmussen asked who did a better job as president: Trump or Biden.
Biden 48%
Trump 40%
Ruh roh
February 11, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Donald Trump LOVES @Rasmussen_Poll
On Tuesday, Rasmussen asked who did a better job as president: Trump or Biden.
Biden 48%
Trump 40%
Ruh roh
On Tuesday, Rasmussen asked who did a better job as president: Trump or Biden.
Biden 48%
Trump 40%
Ruh roh
Donald Trump interacted with reporters 493(!) separate times in the first year of his 2nd term.
That's double what he did in the first year of his 1st term.
And it reveals something important about him.
That's double what he did in the first year of his 1st term.
And it reveals something important about him.
February 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Donald Trump interacted with reporters 493(!) separate times in the first year of his 2nd term.
That's double what he did in the first year of his 1st term.
And it reveals something important about him.
That's double what he did in the first year of his 1st term.
And it reveals something important about him.