Recent Elections & Politics Posts
Democrats Should’ve Saved Kevin McCarthy
Brief #104 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Arvind Salem
The effort to oust McCarthy, spearheaded by Representative Matt Gaetz, was initiated after he compromised with Democrats to pass two compromise bills to raise the debt ceiling and avert a government shutdown.
The Candidacies of Robert Kennedy Jr and Cornell West
Brief #103 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by William Borque
Kennedy’s views are largely conspiratorial, with many arguing that he is running for President simply to attempt relevance.
Examining Competitive US House Races in the West
Brief #102 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Ian Milden
The small size of the Republican majority leaves Democrats with a path to re-take the House majority.
Democrats Vie to for a Vacant Senate Seat
Brief #101 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by William Borque
The question that many Californians are asking is if Butler will enter the race.
Trump’s Violent Tongue
Brief #100 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Abigail Hunt
Like the plot point in the hellscape of a dystopian novel, Trump’s Truth Social network provides users a soapbox for vitriol and calls for violence.
Examining Competitive US House Races in the Northeast
Brief #99 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Ian Milden
Republicans shocked many pundits by only winning a four-seat majority in the House of Representatives during the midterm elections.
What Are Trump’s Indictments and How Much Prison Time Would He Serve?
Brief #98 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Arvind Salem
In the most recent case brought against him by the state of Georgia Donald Trump faces 13 felony counts. Here’s what they all mean…
Elections to Monitor in November 2023
Brief #97 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Ian Milden
If Democrats perform poorly statewide again, that could be another sign of trouble for Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), who is up for reelection in 2024.
Not-Prosecuting Children as Adults is a Favorite Tool of Those Seeking to Prosecute Prosecutors
Brief #96 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Mindy Spatt
She was adamant on not charging juveniles as adults. “Charge juveniles as adults?” she commented, “That is not where this community is.”