Democratic voters, especially young, white liberals, have been moving sharply in a progressive direction, not only on issues of race, but across the board — on the economy, on immigration and on the environment. CONT. Thomas B. Edsall, New York Times Read more »
Why You Should Focus on Independents
I don’t trust anyone who tells me they already know the makeup of the midterm electorate. We can’t possibly know who will vote in the fall, let alone how they will cast their ballots. If I were going to focus on a handful of variables to understand how the cycle […] Read more »
FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast: Things Are Looking Worse For The Democrats
The Democrats’ advantage in generic ballot polls has declined in recent months, as President Trump’s approval rating has risen. The FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast team debates what that means for Democrats’ prospects this fall and how significant a change it is. The crew also tracks the recent developments in possible talks […] Read more »
2018 primaries see Democratic turnout surge, but GOP shows signs of energy too
In the 13 states that have held primaries so far in 2018, Democrats have seen a surge in turnout that has them confident they’re harnessing discontent generated by President Donald Trump and turning it into political gains. From Georgia to Idaho, from Texas to Pennsylvania, Democrats have consistently voted in […] Read more »
In 2018, women candidates are on track to make history
For all the talk of a “blue wave” that could remake Congress in 2018, there is another trend emerging in this year’s early primary results, a wave of women candidates, and in the long run, it could have the bigger impact on Washington. CONT. Dante Chinni, NBC News Read more »
The Tale of the ‘Trump Triers’
Will tried-and-true Democrats in the Midwest who voted for Trump in 2016 continue supporting the president? And what do their evolving views say about the rest of the country? Washington Post Read more »