There is growing concern among Republicans that Don Blankenship, a bombastic coal baron who has spent time in prison, is surging ahead of Tuesday’s West Virginia Senate primary — and a last-minute campaign is underway to stop him. As the tight contest hurtles to a close, four Republicans said they’d […] Read more »
Ohio: A political landscape upended by President Trump
Until 2016, Ohio was the ground zero of presidential politics. Yes, there was also Florida, Ohio’s bookend in all recent elections. But the Buckeye State’s fiercely competitive environment, combined with its heartland sensibilities, often made it the nation’s preeminent political crossroads every four years. Everyone assumed 2016 would produce another […] Read more »
GOP Senate Targets Fade From View
When this election cycle began, handicappers repeatedly pointed out that 10 Democratic Senate incumbents from states carried by Donald Trump would be on the ballot in 2018. That count was accurate, and the point behind it obvious — Republicans had a long list of opportunities. But now even the most […] Read more »
California Dreaming: Is Talk of Secession Just Politics?
Democratic state officials in California, including the governor and attorney general, have made national news over the Golden State’s various legal battles with the Trump administration. These battles have led some to wonder if Californians would prefer that the state become an independent country or at least act like one. […] Read more »
Before They Make Gains, Dems Need to Look in the Mirror
With the chances of Democrats capturing control of the House edging from a possibility to a probability, and a Democratic majority in the Senate now quite plausible—though still under 50-50—it’s a good time for Democrats to reflect on which version of their party might become part of the governing process. […] Read more »
GOP Primaries Focus On Candidates’ Loyalty To President Trump
… Despite low national approval ratings, a steady stream of administration controversies and the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election led by Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller, nothing has shaken President Trump’s enduring popularity among Republicans, where his approval ratings hover around 90 percent. Veteran House […] Read more »