Key Points• As we head into a once-a-decade redistricting cycle, we analyzed which states have one party that is currently overperforming in its House delegation compared to that party’s share of the 2020 presidential vote.• Overall, the GOP has notched notable overperformances in 19 medium-to-large-sized states, compared to 11 for […] Read more »
When we’ll know how much Trump’s support is worth
Early 2022 Senate primaries will be a good test of President Donald Trump’s enduring strength within the Republican Party. … While Trump likes to boast about the success of candidates he has endorsed in the past, that won’t guarantee future victories. He is wading into more crowded and competitive races […] Read more »
A Large Field May Save the Day for Cheney, Other Republicans
Discretion is said to be a major part of valor. In the case of an incumbent who has fallen out of favor with his or her party base, they must apply such discretion in their decision whether to run for reelection. In cases of a lone, credible primary challenger, the […] Read more »
The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022
Congress is out of session with lawmakers back home for the holiday recess — a traditional time for fireworks, parades, and yes, politicking. The fight for control of the evenly divided Senate will be the most dramatic showdown of 2022, and based on the candidates who have jumped in so […] Read more »
Yes, Democrats are bickering. But Biden’s wish list is gaining traction
As he pursues his $4-trillion domestic spending wish list, President Biden has had a lot more than Republican opposition to contend with. He has found himself squeezed between two wings of his own party: progressives who want the biggest possible expansion of federal programs and moderates like Sen. Joe Manchin […] Read more »
Day of Rage: An In-Depth Look at How a Mob Stormed the Capitol
A six-month Times investigation has synchronized and mapped out thousands of videos and police radio communications from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, providing the most complete picture to date of what happened — and why. New York Times The OPINION TODAY email newsletter is a concise daily rundown of significant new poll results […] Read more »