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Midterm Elections 2018 Archive

Archives for September 2018

Politics
The very simple reason Republicans are fighting so hard for Brett KavanaughThe very simple reason Republicans are fighting so hard for Brett Kavanaugh
Politics

Republicans can’t risk demoralizing their voters by pulling the nomination.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
How Trump could win in 2020How Trump could win in 2020
Politics

Trump doesn’t have any personal history of consistency as a conservative. That could help him in the future.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Trump accuses China of 2018 election interference: “They do not want me or us to win”Trump accuses China of 2018 election interference: “They do not want me or us to win”
Politics

It’s a big escalation in the growing row between Washington and Beijing.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
The latest developments in the abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison, explainedThe latest developments in the abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison, explained
Explainers

Here’s what they are and why they’re back in the news.

By Ella Nilsen
Midterm Elections 2018
Ted Cruz tweets out viral Beto O’Rourke video in a bizarre moveTed Cruz tweets out viral Beto O’Rourke video in a bizarre move
Midterm Elections 2018

It’s either a massive self-own or a racist dog whistle.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
6 siblings of an Arizona Congress member endorse his opponent in attack ads6 siblings of an Arizona Congress member endorse his opponent in attack ads
Politics

Rep. Paul Gosar’s brothers and sisters are featured in ads for his opponent, David Brill.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
3 key themes in Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke’s first face-off3 key themes in Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke’s first face-off
Politics

Cruz tried to define O’Rourke as a radical in their first debate for the Senate race in Texas. O’Rourke seemed unfazed.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Amazon’s looming challenge: Europe’s antitrust lawsAmazon’s looming challenge: Europe’s antitrust laws
Politics

And what’s next for American antitrust reforms?

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Democrats should worry about all their close special election lossesDemocrats should worry about all their close special election losses
Politics

Democrats can’t rest on moral victories in the 2018 midterms.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The battle for state legislaturesThe battle for state legislatures
Politics

Do you know the names of your state legislators?

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The banking industry is spending big on red-state Democrats in 2018The banking industry is spending big on red-state Democrats in 2018
Politics

In 2016, the banks gave most to Marco Rubio and Pat Toomey. This year, it’s Jon Tester and Heidi Heitkamp.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Google’s Dragonfly abandons “don’t be evil”Google’s Dragonfly abandons “don’t be evil”
Politics

The company’s China project will make it easier for the government to monitor people’s search queries.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The unprecedented number of women running for governor in 2018The unprecedented number of women running for governor in 2018
Politics

There are just six women governors in the US. Twelve women are nominees for governor in 2018.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Live results for New York primariesLive results for New York primaries
Politics

See full election results for Thursday’s New York primary elections for governor and other state and local races.

By Jen Kirby, Ryan Mark and 2 more
Politics
The 2018 midterms, as told by Republican and Democratic campaign adsThe 2018 midterms, as told by Republican and Democratic campaign ads
Politics

Republicans are campaigning on culture wars. Democrats are focused on health care.

By Tara Golshan