Election 2024
Ron DeSantis Donors Upbeat About Third-Quarter Fundraising
Next up? Convincing unaffiliated donors he can beat Trump.
RFK JR. Could Play Spoiler, but Not for Biden
He’s more popular with right-leaning Americans than with Democrats.
It’s the Hope That Kills You
Republicans are setting themselves up for a crisis of overconfidence.
Nikki Haley and Tim Scott’s Collision Course
Plus: Donald Trump hopes to shut down more GOP debates.
The GOP Survivor Problem
The second Republican presidential primary debate was even more chaotic than the first.
Can Nikki Haley Be the Consensus Candidate—And Will It Matter?
Plus: Joe Biden goes on the offensive against Republicans, and Rep. Mike Gallagher on the GOP field.
‘I Just Want a Serious National Security Debate’
Rep. Mike Gallagher talks to The Dispatch about tonight’s debate, China policy, and more.
Unpacking the Menendez Indictment
The New Jersey senator faces another round of bribery charges, and Democrats are split on his next move.
Donald Trump Tests the Iowa Evangelical Faithful
Plus: Corruption charges against Sen. Bob Menendez shake up next year’s New Jersey Senate race.
A Looming Shutdown Threatens Republicans in Virginia
Plus: Dave McCormick set to challenge Bob Casey for the Senate in Pennsylvania.
Donald Trump Puts Pro-Lifers on the Back Foot
Plus: A cold war between two Florida congressmen previews a possible Florida governor primary in 2026.
Politics by the Numbers Is Not Enough
Neither polls nor demography can really tell candidates or journalists what will end up working.