The Funny Math Behind Centrist ‘Electability’ Arguments
“Wins above replacement” makes sense in baseball. In politics, not so much.
The Sad Republicans Exploiting Family Tragedy
What Ken Paxton and Vivek Ramaswamy have in common.
The Military Might Have To Economize for Once
Maybe Northrop Grumman can get some elementary school teachers to teach them how to hold a bake sale.
Rep. Becca Balint Eyes Top Position on the House Antitrust Subcommittee
A anti-monopoly legislator wants to head an influential subcommittee that often shapes antitrust politics, enforcement, and industry targets for investigations…
Which Trumpies’ Heads Will Roll Next?
Trump will blame everyone else for midterm defeats, but only some of his people—most likely, women—will be tossed aside.
A New Hope in Vermont
Can Amanda Janoo, a 39-year-old progressive economist, beat Vermont’s sitting Republican governor?
Michigan’s Mike Rogers Got Big Payout Before Controversial Cybersecurity Firm Went Bankrupt
Filings indicate that Rogers remains a substantial creditor in a cybersecurity firm backed by a controversial South African intelligence operative…
Bill Huizenga Faces His Toughest Re-Election Race Yet
A top Financial Services Committee Republican’s 30-year career could soon come to an end.
Downvoting Data Centers in Maine
During the final debate between Troy Jackson and Susan Collins, a contrite protester puts the issue back on the table.
El-Sayed Works to Stitch Together a Diverse Majority
Overcoming tensions between the Arab American and Black communities in Michigan will be key for the progressive’s Senate campaign.