Evangelicals are now the key constituency in the Republican Party. They are reaping the benefits.

Last month, Pew Research Center found that President Donald Trump had a 69 percent approval rating among white evangelical Protestants, compared to around 40 percent with the entire nation. When the Republicans nominated the thrice-married serial philanderer with precious little knowledge of the Bible, some pundits took this as a […] 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 »