Neera Tanden: How to Win

Darlene Graham is the perfect MAGA senator because she will do whatever Trump says, unlike John Thune who pretends to have views.

Graham's nomination pressures non-MAGA Republicans who may stay home or vote for Democrats, creating opportunities in South Carolina.

The lawsuit is a bullying tactic intended to make organizations self-censor, but CAP will fight it because the report is factual analysis of policy.

The U.S. has won the war against Iran because it achieved its strategic objectives while Iran lost the ability to achieve its own.

The U.S. is losing the war because Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and is dictating terms, and Trump has alienated allies needed to pressure Iran.

Tanden's heavy focus on attacking the left, like Hassan Piker, is unbalanced and potentially harmful to party unity before the election.

Criticism of figures like Piker is necessary because their rhetoric alienates swing voters and damages the party's brand in competitive districts.

Rob Sand's refusal to demonize opponents and his blunt rejection of Biden and Harris campaigning for him shows a new, effective approach.

Sand's strategy of signaling he will govern for everyone is crucial for winning in Republican-leaning states and should be supported by the party.