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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    Harry Reid is still a Democratic kingmaker
    Politics

    His Nevada machine could make or break Democrats’ chances of taking the Senate.

    By Ella Nilsen
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    New poll finds a 30-point gender gap going into the midtermsNew poll finds a 30-point gender gap going into the midterms
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    Two-thirds of likely women voters say they support Democrats, according to a CNN poll.

    By Ella Nilsen
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    Poll: Women voters are driving Democrats’ favorability gains in battleground House districtsPoll: Women voters are driving Democrats’ favorability gains in battleground House districts
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    With about a month until the midterms, a new poll shows Democrats with an advantage among voters in battleground House districts.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Kavanaugh’s confirmation sets even higher Supreme Court stakes for 2020Kavanaugh’s confirmation sets even higher Supreme Court stakes for 2020
    Politics

    Kavanaugh’s confirmation battle will make the Supreme Court a pivotal issue in 2018 — and 2020.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    12 senators on what message Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation sends to America’s women12 senators on what message Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation sends to America’s women
    Politics

    Several said not enough has changed since Anita Hill’s testimony in 1991.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Explainers
    8 takeaways from the knock-down, drag-out fight over Kavanaugh’s confirmation8 takeaways from the knock-down, drag-out fight over Kavanaugh’s confirmation
    Explainers

    America will be forever changed after Kavanaugh’s divisive entry to the Court.

    By Andrew Prokop, Li Zhou and 5 more
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    House Democrats are not finished with KavanaughHouse Democrats are not finished with Kavanaugh
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    If they take back the House, Democrats want to investigate whether Kavanaugh committed perjury.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Sen. Jeff Flake announces he plans to vote yes on KavanaughSen. Jeff Flake announces he plans to vote yes on Kavanaugh
    Politics

    A pivotal swing vote just announced he’ll likely vote to confirm the embattled Supreme Court nominee.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Republicans feel good about the FBI’s Kavanaugh investigation. Democrats don’t.Republicans feel good about the FBI’s Kavanaugh investigation. Democrats don’t.
    Politics

    Senate Democrats seem to have hit a dead end on Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation.

    By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Will the Kavanaugh hearings drive women to the polls in 2018? 8 experts weigh in.Will the Kavanaugh hearings drive women to the polls in 2018? 8 experts weigh in.
    Politics

    The Kavanaugh hearings could drive women to vote in 2018. It could also drive Trump supporters.

    By Ella Nilsen