The only way for the party to regain traction in rural places is by running strong campaigns in districts that usually back Republicans.
Tag: Midterm Elections (2022)
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The Ohio Primary and the Return of the Republican Civil War
How the divides of the party’s 2016 primary campaign have risen fully to the surface again.
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Drug Sentencing Bill Is in Limbo as Midterm Politics Paralyze Congress
A broadly supported bipartisan measure to eliminate a racial disparity in drug sentencing faces a difficult road as Republicans seek to weaponize the issue of crime against Democrats.
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Why Republican Insurgents Are Struggling to Topple G.O.P. Governors
Republicans in several states are trying to oust conservative governors by harnessing anti-establishment energy. But in battles for a state’s top job, it’s hard to beat the establishment.
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How N.Y. Democrats Lost a Critical Redistricting Battle
When an independent redistricting commission failed to reach consensus, Democratic leaders decided to make their own maps and risk a lawsuit.