What Dan Pfeiffer has said about 2026 New York Democratic primaries

3 quotes · 1 episode · Jun 26, 2026

Dan Pfeiffer, Co-host of Pod Save America, author of the Message Box newsletter, and former White House communications director, has been quoted on 2026 New York Democratic primaries 3 times in 1 episode of Pod Save America, most recently on June 26, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

  • Pfeiffer notes that House incumbents almost always win renomination, making two losses in one night significant.

    “from 1946 to 2024, more than 98% of incumbents have won renomination”

    Pod Save America: Trump Sabotages Trump Agenda (Jun 26, 2026) · Listen from 26:27

  • Pfeiffer argues the results are a warning that establishment endorsements may now be a liability.

    “There's a giant warning sign for the Democratic establishment here, where the support of people like Schumer or even Akeem Jeffries is really not an asset in your campaign”

    Pod Save America: Trump Sabotages Trump Agenda (Jun 26, 2026) · Listen from 26:27

  • Pfeiffer identifies Israel and Gaza as one of three drivers of anti-establishment anger, especially in the Lander-Goldman race.

    “And then the third reason is Israel and Gaza. And that was obviously particularly prominent in the Landor-Goldman race”

    Pod Save America: Trump Sabotages Trump Agenda (Jun 26, 2026) · Listen from 38:06

Episodes

  • Trump Sabotages Trump Agenda

    Pod Save America · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 h 34 min

    Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Trump canceling a housing bill signing, DSA wins in New York primaries, and JD Vance, then Favreau interviews Texas gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa.

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