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Midterm Elections 2018 Archive

Archives for July 2018

Nancy Pelosi’s last stand
Explainers

If Democrats win in November, their first order of business is going to be a nasty leadership fight.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Poll: in 48 GOP districts, voters think Republicans are “more corrupt” than DemocratsPoll: in 48 GOP districts, voters think Republicans are “more corrupt” than Democrats
Politics

The Democrats are focusing on GOP corruption this fall.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Michelle Obama may not want to be your president, but she still wants you to voteMichelle Obama may not want to be your president, but she still wants you to vote
Politics

The former first lady launched an initiative on July 19 to encourage young people to head to the polls.

By Jennie Neufeld
Politics
Trump critic Martha Roby wins her runoffTrump critic Martha Roby wins her runoff
Politics

She ended up sweeping competitor Bobby Bright.

By Li Zhou
Politics
A warning sign for the House GOP: Democratic challengers are raising more moneyA warning sign for the House GOP: Democratic challengers are raising more money
Politics

Democratic congressional candidates raised more than incumbent Republicans in 56 districts in recent months.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
The left’s gains in the 2018 Democratic primaries, explained in 3 chartsThe left’s gains in the 2018 Democratic primaries, explained in 3 charts
Politics

More progressives are winning in 2018 than ever before. But there’s more to the story.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Republican House member once lamented you can’t call women “sluts” anymoreRepublican House member once lamented you can’t call women “sluts” anymore
Politics

“Are we beyond those days where a woman can behave as a slut, but you can’t call her a slut?”

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Poll: only 28 percent of young voters say they will certainly vote in the 2018 midtermsPoll: only 28 percent of young voters say they will certainly vote in the 2018 midterms
Politics

Millennials are pretty reliable Democrats, but unreliable voters.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Trump endorsed one of his critics. Will it be enough to help her win her runoff in Alabama?Trump endorsed one of his critics. Will it be enough to help her win her runoff in Alabama?
Politics

Rep. Martha Roby says she has “no regrets” about her 2016 critiques of the president.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Hillary Clinton’s view of America under Trump: “organized cruelty”Hillary Clinton’s view of America under Trump: “organized cruelty”
Politics

The former secretary of state painted a grim picture of America’s future under President Trump.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Texas special election: the race to replace Blake Farenthold (for a few months)Texas special election: the race to replace Blake Farenthold (for a few months)
Politics

Finding the accused sexual harasser’s replacement has turned into a real problem for Texas.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
The confusing ballot procedure behind Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Joe Crowley’s Twitter beef, explainedThe confusing ballot procedure behind Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Joe Crowley’s Twitter beef, explained
Politics

Joe Crowley is still on the ballot in New York’s 14th Congressional District. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants him off.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Beto O’Rourke is blowing Ted Cruz out of the water in fundraisingBeto O’Rourke is blowing Ted Cruz out of the water in fundraising
Politics

O’Rourke says the average donation is $33.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Black voters exist in the Midwest. Democrats, ignore us at your peril.Black voters exist in the Midwest. Democrats, ignore us at your peril.
Politics

Progressive candidates will fail in the Midwest if they erase voters of color.

By Eli Day
Politics
I’ve spoken to hundreds of voters in “flyover country.” Socialism is an easy sell.I’ve spoken to hundreds of voters in “flyover country.” Socialism is an easy sell.
Politics

Kentucky voters are ready for a bold progressive agenda.

By Richard Becker