Bernie Sanders Scares a Lot of People, and Quite a Few of Them Are Democrats

… I asked a group of Democratic and liberal-leaning consultants, pollsters, economists and political scientists what the likelihood of a Sanders’ nomination was, what his prospects would be in the general election, and how Democratic House and Senate candidates might fare with Sanders at the top of the ticket. When […] Read more »

After Democrats Surged In 2018, Republican-Run States Eye New Curbs On Voting

After high turnout in last year’s midterm elections propelled Democrats to a new House majority and big gains in the states, several Republican-controlled state legislatures are attempting to change voting-related rules in ways that might reduce future voter turnout. … If enacted, these proposals could have an impact on future […] Read more »

A first look at the 2020 Senate map: Republicans have a good shot at maintaining control

Voter enthusiasm for the 2020 presidential election is already sky high. With all the coverage of Beto O’Rourke’s counter climbing and Pete Buttigieg’s speaking approximately 200 languages, you might forget that 34 Senate seats are also up for election. You can bet those races will soon be hotter than a […] Read more »

‘Impeachment Will Help Republicans’ and Other Myths

With the (redacted) Mueller Report now in the hands of the public, Democrats have begun a furious debate over whether or not to seek president Donald Trump’s impeachment and removal from office. Notably, the discussion over removing Trump from office has shifted from the mouths of activists and volunteers to […] Read more »

There’s a Bigger Prize Than Impeachment

… With the benefit of hindsight, impeaching President Clinton was a disaster for the Republicans. Mr. Clinton’s job approval was at a record 73 percent the month he was impeached, Democrat’s defied the odds and picked up seats in the midterm elections and Mr. Gingrich returned to the private sector. […] Read more »