We have clues, but we don’t know the whole story—and won’t for a while.
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America Does Care About Democracy and Abortion Rights
The history of midterm elections is one of beatings exacted upon the president’s party. With inflation red hot, President Joe Biden’s job approval low, and Republican Senate candidates rising in the polls, most everyone expected history to repeat itself. It didn’t. We don’t yet know which party will control either the House or Senate, but […]
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Make Republicans Pay a Higher Price for Anti-Hispanic Racism
Democrats have been urged only to talk about pocketbook issues with Hispanic voters. But that advice is incomplete and shortsighted.
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Will the Midterms be a “Wave” Election–and Does It Matter?
The issue isn’t just a couple dozen House seats. It’s the deep malaise of our political system.
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C’mon, Democrats. Tout Your Economic Record
Despite inflation, they have a great story to tell about the Biden administration’s record. Here are three economic talking points, free of charge.
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Hey, Democrats, It’s Time for Unity, Not Purity
The midterms are approaching, and the party is tantalizingly close to keeping its majority—if they stick together.
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Why Liberals Should Embrace Permitting Reform
Joe Manchin’s plan to speed fossil fuel development could also help expand green energy.
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After Ukraine, Which Party Will Be the National Security Party?
War changes history and politics. Putin’s bloody gambit could redraw the American political map.
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What Message Should Biden Use in the Midterms?
Blaming Republicans can only get you so far. The president needs to embrace his bipartisan successes and lay out a plan for more.
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Why Geographic Inequality Tilts the Map Against Democrats
Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District is a case study.
