National groups are betting on blue-collar Democrats following Gluesenkamp Perez’s success By Erik Neumann (OPB)Nov. 3, 2025 2 p.m.Southwest Washington Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s centrist politics are being seen as a template for the 2026 midterms. 📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up