Documents discovered in the files of a deceased Republican redistricting strategist contain further information connecting him to the Trump administration’s quest to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census, say civil rights groups challenging the question. Attorneys for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), Asian Americans […] Read more »
As Passions Flare in Abortion Debate, Many Americans Say ‘It’s Complicated’
… The 2020 election could be the first time in recent memory that abortion is as galvanizing a voting issue for Democrats as it is for Republicans, who for decades have held out hope of flipping the Supreme Court and reversing Roe. Now, with a conservative majority on the court, […] Read more »
Here’s why Pelosi won’t allow the House to pursue impeachment — at least not yet
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is still resisting calls from the Democratic Caucus to formally open an impeachment inquiry of President Trump. True, only five dozen House Democrats are on record in favor, as I’ll examine below. But support for launching an impeachment investigation probably runs deeper in her caucus and […] Read more »
Trump or a Democrat? Eastern Iowa ponders its presidential choice.
Eastern Iowa is home to industrial riverfront cities, small towns surrounded by verdant farmland and a consequential number of voters who were inspired to vote for both Barack Obama and Donald Trump. And unlike many of the president’s Republican supporters, who could never imagine voting for a Democrat, many of […] Read more »
Senate: Taking Baby Steps
Comparatively speaking, Senate races have gotten off to a glacial start this cycle. In recent cycles, a number of first-tier candidates had announced in the first quarter of the off year, largely setting the table of competitive races early. This cycle, it may be clear where the most competitive races […] Read more »
California: Trump remains hugely unpopular, but no consensus on impeachment
While President Donald Trump remains hugely unpopular in California, voters here are not of one mind when it comes to what Congress should do with regard to his possible impeachment. While 35% of the state’s registered voters believe Congress should begin impeachment proceedings, 30% support continuing their investigations without starting […] Read more »