In many ways, the election results last week, specifically the races in Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, have noteworthy implications for Republicans and Democrats going into 2020. However, both parties must be wary before drawing absolute conclusions from these results. CONT. Douglas E. Schoen, The Hill Read more »
Can Bloomberg’s unconventional strategy win a Democratic nomination?
… A Bloomberg entry is seen both as a vote of no confidence in Biden and as evidence that the donor wing of the party, or the moderate wing of the party, or the establishment wing of the party is truly terrified that Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has gained the […] Read more »
The electability difference between Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden
… As I pointed out in July, there is a slew of evidence that more moderate candidates have done better than those closer to ideological poles in House elections over the last decade. Now, the difference isn’t so great as to make Warren unelectable, and there are other factors at […] Read more »
Bloomberg Enters the 2020 Race! Maybe?
Harry and John discuss Michael Bloomberg’s chances for a successful 2020 presidential bid, and what his entrance into the race could mean for the rest of the field. The Forecast Fest, CNN Read more »
It’s Old and White, but New Hampshire Is Not Republican
… As the second-oldest and fourth-whitest state in the union, New Hampshire might seem at first glance a Republican paradise. But upper New England whites don’t include many evangelicals or racists raging against minority incursions, since minorities, including immigrants, have largely stayed away. It’s a purple state with an all-Democratic […] Read more »
Politics with Amy Walter: What Did Democrats Get Wrong About Religious Voters in 2016?
A recent study from Pew Research found that white people who identify as Christians represent about two-thirds of all Republicans. Meanwhile, Americans unaffiliated with any religion, and racial minorities who identify as Christians, now each make up a bigger share of the Democratic coalition. This week, we take a look […] Read more »