A conversation helper for three major debates in American politics right now.
Author: Amber Phillips
What Democrats need to do to maintain power in 2022
It’s the economy, stupid
All the big deadlines facing Congress this holiday season
Everything from the debt ceiling to a military policy bill to avoiding a government shutdown.
How Republicans can take back the majority in the Senate and House
A look at how many seats they need to win and where in the 2022 midterm elections.
What does infrastructure package’s passing mean for the Democrats’ bigger social spending bill?
A number of hurdles remain. Let’s walk through them.
What is the CBO and how could its score derail Democrats’ spending bills?
A nonpartisan office will determine whether Democrats’ social safety net legislation is indeed paid for, as they claim.
What are the lessons Republicans learned from the Virginia and New Jersey elections?
And where might they run into trouble applying those lessons in the 2022 elections?
Why are Democrats struggling so much politically right now?
A look at the national dynamics that played into a bad election night for Democrats.
What the Virginia governor’s race can tell us about Democrats’ hope to keep control of Congress
We should be careful of over-extrapolating one race. But there are some big questions the neck-and-neck Virginia governor’s race can help shed light on for the midterms.
Why Biden needs this legislative win — especially now
All the reasons Biden told Democrats his presidency is on the line this week.