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A massive midterm wave isn't forming yet. Here's why.
Given how slim the majorities are in Congress, Republicans' exposure might be limited.
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A question for Maine Democrats: Do you feel lucky?
Senate contender Graham Platner is about as untested as a candidate can be in such a key race.
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Can the parties crack their bases' code during the primaries?
After a month or so, we will have a better idea of just how self-indulgent each party’s primary voters are this year.
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Quantifying voter enthusiasm with eight months to go
The electorate looks to skew Democratic this year, and not much—especially not the State of the Union—will change that.
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Heads or hearts this year? Voters will begin to tell us next month
It's not just Republicans versus Democrats. It's pragmatism versus principle.
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Statewide officeholders find themselves in primary peril this year
Two senators and two governors could lose renomination.
 • Charlie Cook
Democrats' list of priorities for the fall
Winning the House comes first, followed by Senate races in swing states. But the party could be better served by targeting state legislatures than…
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Charlie Cook offers clear, data-driven insights into American politics, drawing on decades of nonpartisan election analysis to help readers make sense of dynamic political landscapes.

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