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Midterm Elections 2018 Archive

Archives for October 2018

Politics
Trump is more than happy to throw Paul Ryan under the busTrump is more than happy to throw Paul Ryan under the bus
Politics

Trump insults Paul Ryan in the final week before the election — and it’s very telling.

By Tara Golshan
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
10 House races where health care could swing the 2018 election10 House races where health care could swing the 2018 election
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

All the different ways health care is playing in the 2018 midterms.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Journalists should stop repeating Trump’s liesJournalists should stop repeating Trump’s lies
Politics

Plus, we need a more robust theory of the media.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
North Dakota’s new voting restrictions seem aimed at Native Americans who vote DemocratNorth Dakota’s new voting restrictions seem aimed at Native Americans who vote Democrat
Politics

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) won in 2012 with Native American support. So Republicans passed new voting restrictions.

By German Lopez
Politics
Oprah will campaign with Stacey Abrams in GeorgiaOprah will campaign with Stacey Abrams in Georgia
Politics

Winfrey’s support helped Obama greatly in 2008.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
More than 1,000 teachers will be on ballots across the country next weekMore than 1,000 teachers will be on ballots across the country next week
Politics

The teacher strikes pushed a record number of educators to run for office.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Iowa voters might have finally had it with Steve King’s Nazi panderingIowa voters might have finally had it with Steve King’s Nazi pandering
Politics

One poll shows the Democrat a point behind in the most conservative district in the state.

By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
Politics
Mike Pence sparks outrage after appearing with “Christian rabbi” in MichiganMike Pence sparks outrage after appearing with “Christian rabbi” in Michigan
Politics

Rabbi Loren Jacobs prayed for comfort for the Pittsburgh shooting victims — and for Republican candidates to win.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Exclusive: Republicans are outspending Democrats 5 to 1 in key statehouse racesExclusive: Republicans are outspending Democrats 5 to 1 in key statehouse races
Politics

Democrats doubled their spending for statehouse races this year. They’re still far behind Republicans.

By Ella Nilsen
A Texas Democrat’s radical experiment in turning out Asian-American voters could become a model for the party
Politics

Sri Kulkarni’s innovative midterms strategy: campaigning in 16 languages.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The case for amnestyThe case for amnesty
Politics

Why giving unauthorized immigrants a path to citizenship is so important.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Former President Jimmy Carter calls for Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp to resignFormer President Jimmy Carter calls for Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp to resign
Politics

With voter suppression allegations swirling, Carter says that “popular confidence is threatened.”

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
Bob Menendez’s corruption case is making Democrats nervous about a safe Senate seatBob Menendez’s corruption case is making Democrats nervous about a safe Senate seat
Politics

Democratic Sen. Menendez is in a close race in New Jersey. What does that mean for Democrats taking back the Senate?

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Democratic priorities for 2021: what’s most important?Democratic priorities for 2021: what’s most important?
Politics

2020 contenders are not incredibly clear on what their top priorities are.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Newt Gingrich just revealed what the Kavanaugh fight was really aboutNewt Gingrich just revealed what the Kavanaugh fight was really about
Politics

The former Republican House speaker suggested Kavanaugh would help stop the release of Trump’s tax returns if Democrats subpoena them.

By Tara Golshan