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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

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    His unexpectedly bold proposal would make the early state lineup more diverse. But enacting it will be a challenge.

    By Andrew Prokop
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    Why special counsel Jack Smith might be different from Robert MuellerWhy special counsel Jack Smith might be different from Robert Mueller
    Politics

    He’s overseeing Trump investigations, but his appointment comes in a very different context.

    By Andrew Prokop
    The GOP had terrible Senate candidates and it really did sink them
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    Mitch McConnell was right.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Why a second Trump term would be even more dangerous than his firstWhy a second Trump term would be even more dangerous than his first
    Politics

    Trump is running for president again. If he wins, he wouldn’t hold back anymore.

    By Andrew Prokop
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    Democrats’ path to keep the House has gotten tougherDemocrats’ path to keep the House has gotten tougher
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    It all depends on remaining mail ballots in several key states.

    By Andrew Prokop
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    Why the red wave didn’t comeWhy the red wave didn’t come
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    The midterms were a choice, not a referendum.

    By Andrew Prokop
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    Why Florida and Missouri Republicans won’t let federal observers in polling placesWhy Florida and Missouri Republicans won’t let federal observers in polling places
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    It looks like a political stunt.

    By Andrew Prokop
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    What the final pre-election polls tell us about how the midterms will turn outWhat the final pre-election polls tell us about how the midterms will turn out
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    And, of course, how those polls could be wrong again this year.

    By Andrew Prokop
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    The plan to save America by killing the partisan primaryThe plan to save America by killing the partisan primary
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    It’s on the ballot in Nevada, and it may be coming soon to a state near you.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    “A path to chaos in America”: Biden’s dark warning about election deniers on the ballot“A path to chaos in America”: Biden’s dark warning about election deniers on the ballot
    Politics

    Republicans who have fully embraced Trump’s stolen election claims could win key offices in crucial states.

    By Andrew Prokop

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