… Special election results so far this cycle are among the clearest portents of a Democratic wave in November. Democrats are beating their usual percentages of the vote not only in special federal elections (i.e., for the U.S. Senate and House), but also in special state legislative elections. … But […] Read more »
How Much Can Primaries Predict the General Election?
The 2018 elections formally begin with the Texas primary on Tuesday, and early voting tallies are already being interpreted as yet another sign of Democratic strength heading into the midterms. … In terms of this year’s midterm elections, there are two ways to look at the primaries: at the national […] Read more »
The lemongrass burrito is the new America. Can either party keep up?
If recent population trends continue at their current pace, it’s likely that by Election Day this November, minorities will constitute the majority of the population in the Congressional District centered on this prospering small city in Orange County about an hour south of Los Angeles. That places the 45th Congressional […] Read more »
How Things Could Go Wrong For Republicans In Mississippi’s New Senate Race
On Monday afternoon, Sen. Thad Cochran, the first Republican in over a century to win a statewide race in Mississippi and the longest-serving member currently in Congress, announced he would resign from office on April 1. The news wasn’t unexpected — Cochran’s worsening health began stirring up rumors of resignation […] Read more »
Polls show support for gun control is widespread
Although there are several gun control measures, such as universal background checks, that enjoy broad support among the general public, Congress has not enacted laws in the wake of mass shootings from Newtown to Parkland. Nor it is clear that the mass murder of 17 people on Valentine’s Day will […] Read more »
Can Texas Democrats turn the Lone Star State blue?
For years, Democrats have dreamt of turning the state of Texas blue, or at least a competitive shade of purple. Tuesday’s Democratic and Republican primary votes may offer some hint as to whether that dream is any closer to becoming a reality. The idea of turning the Lone Star State […] Read more »