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One of the biggest political stories of 2022 was how the Republican Party fielded an unusually large number of weak candidates for Senate and gubernatorial primaries. Republicans’ failure to elevate candidates with wide appeal cost them dearly in the November midterms, when they bungled potentially winnable contests in Georgia,

From the commentary: (Kevin) McCarthy can defy extremist Republicans before a government default or he can defy them after a default. His real choice isn’t whether to avoid that clash; it’s whether or not to precipitate an economic calamity.

The Atkinsons and the Bernsteins are South Side families who have had a role in aspects of Chicago’s history.

With the debate moved to divisive social issues, low-income white voters are siding against their own interests.

The federal government says that 38 million Americans live in poverty. In addition, tens of millions live above the poverty line but in more or less permanent financial insecurity. Who

It’s a fundamental right, and worries that it would benefit any candidate or party are unfounded.

Minnesota this month became the latest state to restore voting rights to ex-felons once they are released from prison. Democrats around the US have been pushing to reduce or eliminate restrictions on voting, in particular fighting to extend voting rights to people on parole or probation. Many Republicans have been pushing back,

Minnesota this month became the latest state to restore voting rights to ex-felons once they are released from prison. Democrats around the U.S. have been pushing to reduce or eliminate

Both left and right rushed to lay blame and demand more regulations after the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment. An early report on the accident shows how premature this was.

They can back Biden’s course and risk criticism or side with party extremists and risk loss of public support.