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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    I’ve spent the past 52 days in New Hampshire. Here’s what to watch for during the primary.
    Explainers

    Moderate voters are still divided on who can beat Trump. That boosts Sanders.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Who needs to win the New Hampshire primary
    Explainers

    The New Hampshire expectations game for (nearly) every candidate, explained.

    By Ella Nilsen
    The 7 biggest moments of the Democratic debate
    Politics

    From a Bernie-Biden hug to Klobuchar’s takedown of Buttigieg, here’s what happened at the last debate before the New Hampshire primary.

    By Emily Stewart, Ella Nilsen and 1 more
    Politics
    Iowa’s disaster is shaking New Hampshire voters’ faith in electionsIowa’s disaster is shaking New Hampshire voters’ faith in elections
    Politics

    The Iowa caucuses could have been a reset from 2016. Instead, it’s made things worse, some voters say.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders has declared victory in Iowa, without the final resultsBernie Sanders has declared victory in Iowa, without the final results
    Politics

    Sanders just declared a “strong victory” in Iowa, after the DNC called for a recanvass.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Satellite caucuses could put Bernie Sanders over the top in IowaSatellite caucuses could put Bernie Sanders over the top in Iowa
    Politics

    The Sanders campaign’s satellite caucus strategy could give him a boost in a close race.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Pete Buttigieg claims victory in Iowa before the results are inPete Buttigieg claims victory in Iowa before the results are in
    Politics

    Sure, it’s good to be confident, but maybe Buttigieg would be wise to wait to declare himself the victor until he actually wins.

    By Emily Stewart and Ella Nilsen
    The extremely small number of votes it takes to win the Iowa caucuses, explained
    Explainers

    And why it’s so hard to get them.

    By Ella Nilsen and Tara Golshan
    Politics
    The Iowa caucuses have a big accessibility problemThe Iowa caucuses have a big accessibility problem
    Politics

    The caucuses have a low turnout rate. Accessibility is a big reason.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Voters are back to worrying whether a woman can winVoters are back to worrying whether a woman can win
    Politics

    Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar are being held to a higher “electability” standard than the men running for president.

    By Ella Nilsen