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Trump Said the Election Was About Him. Voters Agreed.
Republicans around the country did well even as it appears Americans rejected the president.
Wisconsin Republicans Might Have Outperformed Trump. But Will It Last?
GOP support is softening in the suburbs.
The Man Behind the Fox News Decision Desk
An early call in Arizona shines light on Arnon Mishkin’s outsize role in Fox News’ election coverage.
Let’s Take a Deep Breath, and a Step Back
Politics has become so important that we treat politicians—Republican or Democrat—like monarchs with control over the nation's soul.
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Why It Appears California Will Reject a Proposition to Bring Back Affirmative Action
It has a lot to do with higher education.
Can Democrats Win a Senate Seat in … Kansas?
Barbara Bollier is a serious contender against GOP Rep. Roger Marshall in an open race.
Which Steve Will Win Montana’s Tight Senate Race: Daines or Bullock?
Trump has a slight lead in the state's presidential race, but his coattails are less of a factor in a state where voters pride themselves on splitting their tickets.
The Biden Agenda: What Would Biden Do about Poverty?
He’d be better on fighting the pandemic than Trump has been, but in other areas his policies could limit growth without fighting poverty.
Will the Vote Be Legitimate?
From mail-in voting to the pandemic to disinformation campaigns, elections look very different this year. The people running them in dozens of states are confident they've pulled it off.
Despite Everything, It’s a Great Time to Be Alive
Almost every hallmark of human misery has been improving for decades.
Donald Trump Turned Me into a Mugwump
Voting for Joe Biden is almost like voting against Trump twice.
The Biden Agenda: Eyes on Iran
Look for plans to return the U.S. to the JCPOA while concerns about regional aggression, terrorism, and more are shunted to the side.