National Politics It Won't Take Long for the Deep Dem Field to Start Thinning If Montana Gov. Steve Bullock and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio get into the race for president, Democrats will be one candidate short of an even two dozen. It’s a good bet that this herd will… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. May 17, 2019
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National Politics Polling Responses Provide Vivid Illustration of Divergent Opinions on Trump In this era of political tribalism, with so many people living in partisan and ideological silos—living, working, and socializing with like-minded people—it tends to not just reinforce thinking, but… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. May 14, 2019
Joe biden National Politics The Electability Trap AWalter Head Amy Walter May 8, 2019
National Politics Democrats' Huge Field Reflects the High Perceived Value of the Nomination With both former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado now officially in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination and Montana Gov. Steve Bullock reportedly… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. May 7, 2019
National Politics As Lugar Learned, Experience Is No Silver Bullet in Politics As a Capitol Hill intern in the mid-'70s, I heard a story about a young, eager-beaver freshman congressman who spent a considerable amount of time in the well of the House, badgering the floor… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. May 3, 2019
economy National Politics The Economy and the Election AWalter Head Amy Walter May 2, 2019
National Politics The Political Risk of Impeachment Democrats face a choice. We’ve heard many say President Trump is unqualified and unworthy of being president; that he has behaved in ways beneath his position and that he has betrayed the office—and… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. April 26, 2019
Biden National Politics Restoration Versus Revolution AWalter Head Amy Walter April 25, 2019
National Politics Let's Take a Breath on the Mueller Report's Political Ramifications It’s now time to practice deep breathing exercises. In the 818 days since President Trump took the oath of office, we have heard over-caffeinated pundits and others say, “today is a decisive day for… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. April 23, 2019
National Politics The Power of "Negative Partisanship" It’s no secret that the level of political acrimony in the 1970s and 1980s now pales in comparison to the current climate of partisanship. Indeed, when the Justice Department on Thursday releases… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. April 19, 2019
bernie National Politics It’s Bernie’s World (And 2020 Democrats Are All Living in It) AWalter Head Amy Walter April 19, 2019