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Christian Paz

Christian Paz

Correspondent

    Latest articles by Christian Paz

    Politics
    Ruben Gallego’s Kyrsten Sinema challenge is on — with big implications for Democrats’ futureRuben Gallego’s Kyrsten Sinema challenge is on — with big implications for Democrats’ future
    Politics

    Progressive Ruben Gallego’s Senate run will test Arizona’s appetite for progressivism.

    By Christian Paz
    Politics
    Katie Porter just kicked off California’s Senate race — and created a big Democratic liabilityKatie Porter just kicked off California’s Senate race — and created a big Democratic liability
    Politics

    The progressive representative, who has repeatedly won a swing district in a historically Republican region, is running for Senate.

    By Christian Paz
    World Politics
    Biden has a chance to push back against Mexico’s anti-democratic turn. Will he take it?Biden has a chance to push back against Mexico’s anti-democratic turn. Will he take it?
    World Politics

    For Biden, a historic border crisis, surging fentanyl deaths, and Mexico’s eroding democratic institutions are all interrelated problems.

    By Christian Paz
    Politics
    “We’re going to make them pay a price”: The liberal groups attacking the House GOP“We’re going to make them pay a price”: The liberal groups attacking the House GOP
    Politics

    A coalition of Democratic groups and strategists are ramping up a coordinated effort to investigate and go after House Republicans.

    By Christian Paz
    Politics
    Kyrsten Sinema made Arizona’s next Senate race even more chaoticKyrsten Sinema made Arizona’s next Senate race even more chaotic
    Politics

    Three key questions to consider for 2024’s Senate contest.

    By Christian Paz
    Politics
    Good luck explaining a TikTok ban to young peopleGood luck explaining a TikTok ban to young people
    Politics

    Consensus is building in Washington that the most popular social media app among teenagers is a national security risk. How do you explain that to the app’s users?

    By Christian Paz
    What America’s politicians get wrong about young voters
    Politics

    Democrats have long assumed young voters would save them, but both parties have badly misunderstood what drives young people to vote.

    By Christian Paz
    Politics
    How Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party will change the SenateHow Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party will change the Senate
    Politics

    The Arizona first-termer becomes the first Senate Democrat to leave her party since the 2000s.

    By Christian Paz
    Politics
    The next Congress will be the most representative of Latino identity everThe next Congress will be the most representative of Latino identity ever
    Politics

    Voters are sending the highest number of Latino lawmakers to Congress ever, and increasing ideological diversity along with it.

    By Christian Paz
    How independent voters saved Democrats
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    In several battleground states and competitive districts, these key swing voters put Democrats over the edge.

    By Christian Paz