Senator Mitch McConnell is working furiously to bring allies to Washington who will buck Donald J. Trump. It’s not going according to plan.
Author: Jonathan Martin
John Thune, No. 2 Senate Republican, Will Seek Re-election
The three-term South Dakotan had considered retiring because of family concerns and the continuing grip of former President Donald J. Trump on the Republican Party.
Harry M. Reid, a Power in the Senate, Dies at 82
Mr. Reid, a Democrat from Nevada, displayed his pugilistic instincts as he steered an economic stimulus package and the Affordable Care Act to passage.
John Thune, a Likely Successor to Mitch McConnell, Weighs Retirement
Mr. Thune, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, is considering giving up his South Dakota seat because of both family concerns and Donald Trump’s enduring hold on the G.O.P.
Why a Pollster is Warning Democrats About the 2022 Midterm Elections
Focus groups with Virginia voters led to a bluntly worded memo on what Democrats need to do going into the midterms.
Both Parties Await Election Result in Virginia, and What It Bodes for the Battles Ahead
Republicans hope to hit on a recipe for renewal, while Democrats worry that a loss could force them to defend seats in blue states next year.
Liz Cheney’s Consultants Are Given an Ultimatum: Drop Her, or Be Dropped
The message, delivered by a lobbyist close to the House minority leader, Kevin McCarthy, has already led one Republican firm to cut ties.
Terry McAuliffe’s Other Obstacle in Virginia Race: Democrats’ Apathy
Though the state is getting bluer, voters’ exhaustion is imperiling the former governor’s comeback attempt against his Republican rival, Glenn Youngkin.
Democrats Lost the Most in Midwestern ‘Factory Towns’, Report Says
The party’s struggles in communities that saw declines in manufacturing and union jobs, and health care, could more than offset its gains in metropolitan areas.