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The Preeminent Fundraising Group For Democratic Women Is Stuck In The Middle Of The Party’s Wars
Some progressives believe EMILY’s List has outlived its usefulness and is now functioning as just another branch of the Democratic establishment.
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Tom Steyer Is Going To Hold Debates In Democratic Primaries Across The Country
The billionaire Democratic fundraiser says his goal is to help young voters decide who they should vote for in crowded races. That might involve endorsements.
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Republicans Would Like You To Know Their Candidates Are Terrible, And That’s Why They Keep Winding Up In Tight Races
Operatives are trying to keep expectations very low, from Montana to Pennsylvania, to try and distance the GOP from uncomfortably close contests.
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The Too-Close-To-Call Pennsylvania Race Leaves Republicans With A Lot To Worry About
The margin is so slim that even if the Republican reverses the current trend, it gives his party reason to worry going into November.
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Republicans Are Worried They’re About To Lose A House Seat, But Donald Trump Jr. Is Having A Blast
The president’s son blitzed the trail the day before Pennsylvania’s special election, where the Republican appears to be in trouble.
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Is This Anti-Pelosi, Pro-Gun Pennsylvania Democrat Showing His Party The Way To Win Back Trump Voters?
If Conor Lamb wins his Pennsylvania special election Tuesday, his campaign could be a blueprint for Democrats around the country trying to win in conservative districts.
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The Democratic Civil War In Houston’s Suburbs Is Just Getting Started
A House candidate who has been pilloried by the House Democratic campaign arm has made a run-off election in a crucial seat for the party.
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Sen. Thad Cochran Will Leave The Senate, Citing Health Problems
The Mississippi Republican has struggled with health issues. Republican Gov. Phil Bryant will appoint a temporary replacement, setting up another Mississippi Senate election this November.
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How A Texas Suburb Became The Frontline In The Fight For The Future Of The Democratic Party
A swell of candidates, outside groups, and media attention has turned Tuesday’s unusual contest to run against a vulnerable House Republican into a national referendum.
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Progressives Are Determined To Prove In 2018 What They Couldn’t In 2016: Bernie Would’ve Won
Groups aligned with Sen. Bernie Sanders are boosting progressive House candidates across the country, betting that liberal energy can get wins even in swing districts.
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A Texas Democratic Primary Has Turned Ugly — And It Could Be A Preview Of What Competitive Races Look Like
In a rare move, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee dropped a harsh statement against a progressive candidate running in a crowded Texas race. The primary offers a look at how both wings of the party are battling it out in real time.
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This Florida Congressman Is Trump’s Ultimate Defender And Doesn’t Care If He’s Notorious
The freshman Florida Republican is getting tons of attention as he zealously guards the president against allegations of collusion with Russia. “People have to know who you are and what you’re doing if your opinions are to matter,” he told BuzzFeed News.
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So Many Democrats Are Running For Office They Might Run Themselves Out Of The Race
Southern California Democrats are jumping at the chance to help their party take control of the House by knocking Republicans out of long-held seats. But the boom in candidates could keep key districts in GOP hands.
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Koch Donors Don’t Love Trump, But They Love The Trump Administration
“If I had gone into a coma two years ago and woke up today and just read what has been accomplished, I’d be thrilled.”
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The Government Will Stay Shut Down Monday Morning While Senators Keep Working On A Deal
The shutdown will continue until at least Monday afternoon, after the Senate decided to call it a day. Senators plan to vote on a bill to keep the government open for three weeks at noon tomorrow.
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Trump’s Tweets Could’ve Trashed Republicans’ Shutdown Plans. But Republicans Are Tuning Out His Chaos.
After nearly a year under Trump, Republicans in Congress have figured out when to pretend the president’s Twitter account doesn’t exist, even when he’s tweeting about what they’re doing.
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Trump Wants To Help Republicans Win Tough Elections. Some Candidates Would Prefer He Stay Home.
GOP leaders have a preliminary plan for how best to use a president with low approval ratings, but who is still popular in some competitive districts.
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Steve Bannon’s Endorsement Was A Cherished Prize. Now, For Some Republicans, It’s a Liability.
President Trump has turned hard against his former chief strategist. That puts some Republican congressional candidates in a bind.
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Democrats Just Scored A Historic Win In Alabama
Doug Jones will become the first Democrat to represent Alabama in the Senate in more than two decades.
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Here’s What You Need To Know About Today’s Election Between Roy Moore And Doug Jones
Polls have opened, and Alabama’s wild race is coming to a close.
