Arguing that moderate Democrats are the story of the 2026 midterms.
Matt Lewis
Intellectually honest journalist and columnist for NOTUS Perspectives. Author of ‘Too Dumb to Fail’ and ‘Filthy Rich Politicians.’ Political commentary, media criticism, news and culture, with a dose of humor. (Opinions here are my own.)
Matt Lewis hosts and writes Matt Lewis & the News(letter) , hosts and writes The Washington Monthly , writes To the Contrary , writes 24sight News by Tom LoBianco , writes So What , writes The Jim Acosta Show and writes Hardball with Chris Matthews . They have also been a guest on British History .
Recently: “FIVE DAYS OUT: The Alaska Dirty Trick, Tone-Deaf Economy Talk, and Why Trump’s LOW Numbers Are Brutal” on Matt Lewis & the News(letter) (October 2026); “One Week Out — Filtering the Stupid from the Scary” on Matt Lewis & the News(letter) (October 2026); “Is an Historic Blue Wave 🌊 Coming? The Senate Map Explodes as Trump Plays Defense” on Matt Lewis & the News(letter) (October 2026); “Is an Historic Blue Wave 🌊 Coming? The Senate Map Explodes as Trump Plays Defense” on Matt Lewis & the News(letter) (October 2026); “Two Weeks Out: Trump’s Ukraine Betrayal, Vance’s Weakness, and Why November 3 Isn’t the Finish Line” on Matt Lewis & the News(letter) (October 2026); “President Ted Cruz? It’s More Likely Than You Think.” on Matt Lewis & the News(letter) (October 2026).