Blake Hounshell
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Is Ron DeSantis as Strong a Potential Candidate as He Seems?
The Florida governor looks to be well positioned to head into a hypothetical presidential primary in 2024. But past Republican darlings rose just as fast...
On the Ballot This Year: The Ballot Itself
Republicans are trying to limit the use of citizen-initiated legislation in some states after years of progressive victories.
A Chess Champion’s Warning About Ukraine and U.S. Democracy
Seeing the Russian invasion as part of a war on democracy that poses a serious threat to the United States, Garry Kasparov is leading a...
Three Huge Supreme Court Cases That Could Change America
The justices will soon hear major cases on voting rights, affirmative action and partisan gerrymandering. Here’s a preview.
Hints of Republican Concern About Unlimited Campaign Cash
Campaign-finance reform is still very much a Democratic project, but there are signs that the winds are starting to shift on the right.
Biden Makes an Appeal on State Legislative Races
The president’s involvement is a sign that Democratic leaders are taking down-ballot contests more seriously than in past elections.
Secretary of State Races Turn Rowdy During the Homestretch
Democrats are outspending Republicans in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota and Nevada, where they see their opponents as threats to democracy.
The Political Backdrop of Letitia James’s Lawsuit Against Trump
New York’s attorney general tried to downplay the politics hanging over the lawsuit, while allies of former President Donald J. Trump did the opposite.
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