Senate Race

Poll: Sinema leads McSally by 3 points in Arizona Senate race

Rep. Martha McSallyMartha Elizabeth McSallyGOP warns crime, immigration will spike if Dems win Senate rankings: 10 seats most likely to flip Eight …

Jeff Flake

Sen. Brown on Ohio Senate race: I fight for people

While Democrats are hopeful for a blue wave this November, they still face a challenge in Ohio, a state that voted for President Obama in 2008 and …

Elections

Tennessee Senate hopeful 'embarrassed' by Kavanaugh hearings

LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Phil Bredesen said Wednesday that he's "embarrassed by the circus" in the confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee — and he's pointing at both Democrats and Republicans.<p>The former Tennessee governor said …

U.S. Politics

FiveThirtyEight forecasts Republicans as favorites to keep the Senate

Democrats have a 1-in-3 chance of winning the Senate majority this November, according to FiveThirtyEight’s just-launched 2018 Senate forecast. …

Nate Silver

How Brett Kavanaugh and the abortion debate are driving a key Senate race

Politics Sep 12<p>By Laurie Kellman, Gary Fineout, Associated Press<p>Nation Sep 12<p>By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press<p>Nation Sep …

Brett Kavanaugh

Republicans are Freaking out that Ted Cruz May Actually Lose—and this New Poll Is Only Going to Make It Worse

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a new poll released Tuesday shows Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke in a tight race with Texas Republican Sen. …

Liberal View

Beto O'Rourke hosting private fundraiser in New York

Rep. Beto O'RourkeRobert (Beto) Francis O'RourkeBeto O’Rourke’s mom hits the campaign trail in Texas Senate race McConnell: Election will be 'very …

Republicans

The “new” Democrats fueling the Texas Senate Race | McClatchy Washington Bureau

Beto O’Rourke is awakening a grassroots movement in Texas — one that’s led by gray-haired, once-loyal Democrats who are aggressively working to end …

Fort Worth

Texas senate race offers voters a choice between climate denial and a greener future

Ted Cruz embraces Trump's environmental regulation rollbacks. Beto O'Rourke has been called an environmental champion.<p>Once considered an easy victory …

Environmentalism

BIRTHDAY OF THE DAY: Ethan Klapper, senior audience development editor at Yahoo News

<b>How/where are you celebrating your birthday and with whom?</b> "I’ll be at home in New York celebrating with my girlfriend. It’s the first birthday we’ve celebrated together, so it’s extra special. We’ll go out for dinner next week."<p><b>How did you get your start in journalism?</b> "I’m a proud alumnus of …

Senate Race

TribCast: San Antonio gears up for another special election

On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about the SD-19 special election match-up, Ted Cruz's likability as a factor in his …

San Antonio

Despite George Will's view, electoral math difficult for Mike Espy

CLOSE<p>The Neshoba County Fair crowd react to Senate hopefuls' campaign appeals. Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018.<p>STARKVILLE – Conservative newspaper columnist …

African-American News

Michelle Obama Urges Women Of Color To Hit The Polls In Powerful New PSA

"Women of color know how to get things done," the former first lady says.<p>Michelle Obama is urging women of color to hit the polls this November. In a …

Women of Color

Libertarian Lucy Brenton Polling at 8 Percent in Toss-up Indiana Senate Race

Something closer to the opposite appears to be happening in Indiana.<p>In an August 26–29 Marist College survey of 576 likely Indiana voters, …

Polling

Don’t Get Too Excited About Election Day Yet, Democrats

Making the click-through worthwhile: Why you shouldn’t quite buy the hype about the Democrats winning control of the Senate this November, NBC finds …

Canadian Humour

Poll: John Faso dead-even in reelection bid against Democratic challenger

Rep. John FasoJohn James FasoWhite House re-lowers flag to half staff to honor McCain after backlash If Republicans want to win, they'll have to stop …

Elections

Nevadans not ready to impeach President Trump, poll says

RENO – Nevadans seem to agree that now is not the time to impeach President Donald Trump.<p>That’s according to a Suffolk University/Reno Gazette Journal poll released Tuesday, which found nearly 60 percent of respondents did not think the U.S. House should seriously consider ousting the president. …

Donald Trump

Five Things To Watch For In Wednesday's First Debate Between Ned Lamont And Bob Stefanowski

Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Bob Stefanowski will meet Wednesday in their first head-to-head debate of the 2018 gubernatorial campaign. The …

Income Tax

Bill Nelson, Rick Scott agree to second televised debate Oct. 16 on CNN

click to enlarge<p>A second debate has been set in Florida’s nationally watched U.S. Senate contest, as Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson and Republican …

Orlando

Democrats Could Win The Senate As 5 New Polls Are All Within The Margin Of Error

The Republican freakout will only grow as Fox News released polls of the Senate races in Missouri, North Dakota, Indiana, Tennessee, and Arizona, and …

Liberal View

The facts on Beto O'Rourke on flags in Texas Senate race

Two people asked to take down the American and Texas flags before a campaign rally in Navasota, Texas, but whether they were with the candidate’s …

Fact Checking

Sanders slams Trump for touting Puerto Rico response: 'What a disgrace'

Sen. Bernie SandersBernard (Bernie) SandersBernie Sanders's son falls short in New Hampshire primary Chris Pappas wins Democratic House primary in …

Puerto Rico

OPINION: Hispanics, Obama And The 2018 Election

5:50 PM 09/12/2018<p>Former President Barack Obama has shattered modern precedence by entering the 2018 mid-term campaign; his eight-year presidency, …

Donald Trump

ND-Sen: More bad news for Heidi Heitkamp — she’s now listed as ‘most vulnerable’ incumbent senator

North Dakota’s Heidi Heitkamp, the first-term Democratic senator who is locked in a tight battle with Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer, is the “most vulnerable” incumbent senator of the 2018 midterm election cycle, a new analysis from Roll Call declares.<p>What are the details?<p>According to Roll Call, a …

North Dakota

VB The Wise: The Baker Diehl

Just Now<p>The Baker Diehl…<p>So the Boston Globe ran an opinion column this week about Charlie Baker’s endorsement of Geoff Diehl titled “Feeling Queasy.” …

JFK Assassination

Rick Scott and risks for pre-existing condition protections

One of the Democrats’ key messages for the midterm elections is that Republicans are poised to take away Americans’ health coverage.<p>The Florida …

Health Care

New children's book to Congress: 'You Have to F---ing Lead'

A new children’s book has a not exactly kid-friendly message for Congress: “You have to f---ing lead.”<p>The $10 book, poised to be released on Oct. 16, …

Puerto Rico

In Arizona Senate race, a battle over political evolution

A pink tutu has become the focus of a critical race for a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona.<p>Since Martha McSally won the Republican primary for the U.S. …

Jeff Flake

Scooters banned on sidewalks, Senate race heats up, and Ohio's oldest elected official has died: Here's what you need to know to start your Wednesday

You're almost halfway through the week, here's what you need to know to start your Wednesday:<p>Weather: It'll be mostly cloudy today with a high near …

City Politics

‘Not far enough left’? McCaskill takes moderate approach in Senate race with Hawley

In a year where young, progressive candidates are grabbing headlines in New York and Texas, U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill is marching methodically …

Donald Trump