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Midterm Elections 2018 Archive

Archives for October 2018

Politics
A new attack ad says Antonio Delgado’s rap career is “offensive”A new attack ad says Antonio Delgado’s rap career is “offensive”
Politics

A black Harvard Law grad is running for office. All the GOP wants to discuss is his time as a rapper.

By P.R. Lockhart
Democrats suddenly look strong again in the Midwest
Politics

The Midwest’s central role in the 2018 midterms, explained.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Democrats need to get serious on statehood for DC and Puerto RicoDemocrats need to get serious on statehood for DC and Puerto Rico
Politics

Democrats for democracy!

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Latinos feel worse off under Trump, and more energized to voteLatinos feel worse off under Trump, and more energized to vote
Politics

With Trump in office, Latinos see less economic opportunity.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Trump’s new plan to reduce Medicare drug prices, explainedTrump’s new plan to reduce Medicare drug prices, explained
Politics

What we know — and still don’t — about Trump’s new “America First” plan to tackle drug costs.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Republicans are making it harder for people to vote in key 2018 electionsRepublicans are making it harder for people to vote in key 2018 elections
Politics

The fight over voting rights in key 2018 states, briefly explained.

By Ella Nilsen
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
How Republicans are misleading voters about preexisting conditionsHow Republicans are misleading voters about preexisting conditions
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Fact-checking the 2018 campaign spin.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Trump called for unity in the wake of bomb attempts — then blamed the mediaTrump called for unity in the wake of bomb attempts — then blamed the media
Politics

After a string of attempted bombings against Democrats, Trump cast blame away from himself for divisive political rhetoric.

By Ella Nilsen
Democrats’ new bet: boring can win
Politics

Senate candidate Phil Bredesen’s radical experiment with a low-drama, local-issue-driven campaign in conservative Tennessee.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
How Russian money and influence slipped through cracks in the US legal systemHow Russian money and influence slipped through cracks in the US legal system
Politics

The 2010 Citizens United decision helped open the door to foreign influence in US elections.

By Alex Finley - Center for Public Integrity
The hacking threat to the midterms is huge. And technology won’t protect us.
Features

An investigation into the US election system reveals frightening vulnerabilities at almost every level.

By Benjamin Wofford
Politics
The Republican base is really angry about immigrationThe Republican base is really angry about immigration
Politics

Survey: Republicans are most upset by border crossings and calls to impeach Trump.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
The Stacey Abrams Georgia flag burning “controversy,” explainedThe Stacey Abrams Georgia flag burning “controversy,” explained
Politics

Abrams is defending her involvement in a 1992 protest against the then-Georgia state flag’s use of Confederate imagery.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
How pollsters are responding to problems that came up in 2016How pollsters are responding to problems that came up in 2016
Politics

There are no easy fixes.

By Li Zhou
Politics
In leaked audio, Brian Kemp expresses “concern” over Georgians exercising their voting rightsIn leaked audio, Brian Kemp expresses “concern” over Georgians exercising their voting rights
Politics

The comments came as the Georgia secretary of state and GOP gubernatorial candidate spoke about voters turning out for Stacey Abrams.

By P.R. Lockhart