Supreme Court Extends Immigration Voluntary Departure Deadline

Recent polling suggests that, heading into the 2026 Democratic primaries, voters are prioritizing candidates' willingness to fight over their ideological alignment, with the vast majority favoring 'fighter' candidates regardless of whether they are moderate or progressive. This shift indicates that the central axis for Democratic primary voters is now about candidates' perceived tenacity and readiness to battle for their positions, rather than strictly their policy stances. The trend is expected to shape primary contests nationwide, influencing which challengers gain traction and which incumbents are at risk. This dynamic is reflected in specific races, such as New York, where Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leads Chuck Schumer in a hypothetical matchup, attributed to her combative style rather than just her progressive policies. As the 2026 primaries approach, this fighter-versus-ideologue paradigm is likely to dominate both campaign strategy and voter discourse.