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Midterm Elections 2018 Archive

Archives for November 2018

Politics
“Sit down ... you’re a terrible person”: Trump unloads on reporters during ugly news conference“Sit down ... you’re a terrible person”: Trump unloads on reporters during ugly news conference
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Politics

“You are a rude, terrible person. You shouldn’t be working for CNN.”

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Trumpism doesn’t win majorities. And Trump doesn’t care.Trumpism doesn’t win majorities. And Trump doesn’t care.
Politics

The president’s caravan obsession might have cost the GOP, but it’s the only tactic Trump knows.

By Dara Lind
Midterm Elections 2018
Ned Lamont elected governor of ConnecticutNed Lamont elected governor of Connecticut
Midterm Elections 2018

The Netroots have their revenge.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Massachusetts votes to keep transgender protections with Question 3Massachusetts votes to keep transgender protections with Question 3
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Midterm voters’ approval of Massachusetts Question 3 means transgender people will remain protected from discrimination.

By German Lopez
Explainers
Trump’s bizarre post-election press conference, explainedTrump’s bizarre post-election press conference, explained
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Explainers

A secret plan to solve abortion — and more!

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Mike Dunleavy elected governor of Alaska: rare 2018 pickup for RepublicansMike Dunleavy elected governor of Alaska: rare 2018 pickup for Republicans
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The Republican beat Democrat Mark Begich in what was originally a three-way race with independent Gov. Bill Walker.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Ron DeSantis solidly ahead in Florida governor’s race, headed for recountRon DeSantis solidly ahead in Florida governor’s race, headed for recount
Politics

The Republican stayed close to Donald Trump, even amid troubling questions about his association with white nationalists.

By Dylan Scott
The midterm election shows white women are finally starting to abandon Trump
Politics

Women of color have backed Democrats for years. In 2018, more white women started to join them.

By Anna North
Politics
Democrat Deb Haaland’s win in New Mexico is historicDemocrat Deb Haaland’s win in New Mexico is historic
Politics

Haaland is one of the first Native American women elected to Congress.

By Ella Nilsen
Midterm Elections 2018
Nevada just got rid of its “tampon tax”Nevada just got rid of its “tampon tax”
Midterm Elections 2018

Advocates argued that the sales tax on tampons and pads was unfair to women.

By Anna North
Politics
Utah votes to legalize medical marijuana with Proposition 2Utah votes to legalize medical marijuana with Proposition 2
Politics

Medical marijuana is now legal in this dependably conservative state.

By German Lopez
Midterm Elections 2018
The midterm elections revealed that America is in a cold civil warThe midterm elections revealed that America is in a cold civil war
Midterm Elections 2018

This is a country fundamentally split in two, with no real room for compromise.

By Zack Beauchamp
Republicans will hold on to their Senate majority
Politics

The GOP was aided by a favorable map, allowing them to hold on to their Senate majority and keep confirming Trump judges.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is now the youngest woman elected to CongressAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez is now the youngest woman elected to Congress
Politics

She’s one of Democrats’ biggest stars from this cycle.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Kevin Cramer wins North Dakota Senate raceKevin Cramer wins North Dakota Senate race
Politics

He’s unseated vulnerable incumbent Heidi Heitkamp.

By Li Zhou