
Ella Nilsen
Former White House Reporter
Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

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

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

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


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


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


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


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

And why it’s so hard to get them.


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


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