Matt Lewis Can't Lose Kristi Noem Ousted as DHS Secretary Amid Self-Promotion Backlash
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Mar 6, 2026 Bill Scher, Washington Monthly contributor and political analyst, breaks down Kristi Noem’s ouster and the chaotic deportation push. He unpacks the Iran strikes debate, risks of regime decapitation, and comparisons to past interventions. He also maps the Texas Senate scramble and how immigration and Iran policy could reshape the Republican coalition.
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Heal Primary Wounds Quickly To Maximize Turnout
- Democrats should consolidate quickly after primaries to heal divisions and maximize turnout.
- Scher cites Crockett's conciliatory concession speech as crucial for unifying the party behind Tallarico.
Texas Runoff Could Leave Republicans Weakened
- A Paxton-Cornyn runoff risks producing a battered Republican nominee, improving Democrats' general election chances.
- Scher and Lewis note Cornyn's weak primary plurality and Paxton's resilience make a nasty runoff likely.
Deportation Chaos Is Costing Republicans Latino Support
- Chaotic mass deportation tactics have shifted Hispanic voters toward Democrats, undercutting GOP assumptions about immigration politics.
- Scher points to ICE mistakes, wrongful abductions, and deadly errors fueling a national Hispanic swing.
