About a year ago at this time, many of us in Washington, DC were trying to catch our breath, still reeling from the political upset that blindsided us. Many of us were wondering if the rulebook of politics—the one all of us had been dutifully following for years—should be thrown […] Read more »
Alabama: Accusations Against Moore Put Senate Race in Limbo
Revelations today that four women have accused former state Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore, the GOP in the special election to replace Attorney General Jeff Sessions, of sexual harassment in a series of events that occurred more than 30 years ago has put this race into limbo. With the December […] Read more »
California: It’s a tightening race for governor and Sen. Dianne Feinstein holds strong lead for reelection
Californians overwhelmingly support Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s reelection bid, and she is far better known than her top rival, according to a new USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll. Voters are more divided in the governor’s race, creating a closer contest between Democrats Gavin Newsom and Antonio Villaraigosa. CONT. Seema Mehta & […] Read more »
‘Canary in the coal mine’: Republicans fear Democratic wins mean more losses to come
A wave of Democratic victories ignited a ferocious debate across the Republican Party on Wednesday over whether President Trump’s unorthodox behavior and polarizing agenda are jeopardizing the GOP’s firm grip on power in Congress, governors’ mansions and state legislatures. The recriminations sparked by Tuesday’s results — a decisive rebuke of […] Read more »
2018 Midterms: What To Watch For One Year Out
One year out from the 2018 midterm elections, Democrats see light ahead while Republicans are being dragged down by President Trump. Democrats got a huge boost after big wins in Virginia and other states on Tuesday in a repudiation of Trump’s victory just one year ago, finally harnessing the backlash […] Read more »
Suburbs Rebel Against Trump, Threatening Republicans in Congress
The American suburbs appear to be in revolt against President Trump after a muscular coalition of college-educated voters and racial and ethnic minorities on Tuesday dealt the Republican Party a thumping rejection and propelled a diverse class of Democrats into office. From the tax-obsessed suburbs of New York City to […] Read more »