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
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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
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Political Advertising OnAir: Cash on Hand Is Growing The release of Q1 2019 fundraising reports offers one of the first insights into the 2020 cycle. The conversation surrounding these reports is largely focused on specific, vulnerable candidates: are… Kyle Kyle Roberts April 23, 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
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National Politics The GOP's Senate Firewall A palpable nervousness is taking hold among Republicans as they look ahead to the 2020 elections, and the word “firewall” is coming up frequently in the same sentence as “Senate.” Republicans… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. April 12, 2019
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