Recent Elections & Politics Posts
Examining Competitive House Races in the Midwest
Brief #109 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Ian Milden
There are a handful of seats in this region that Democrats can target, but the Democratic Party will need to make significant efforts to recruit the right candidates and support their campaigns.
What to expect from Speaker Johnson
Brief #108 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by William Borque
The fourth-term Congressman out of Western Louisiana was not on many Bingo cards as the next speaker of the house…but here we are.
A Closer Look at Trump’s Criminal Defense
Brief #105 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Abigail Hunt
Former President Donald Trump faces federal charges for tampering with the 2020 election.
Examining Competitive US House Races in the South
Brief #107 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Ian Milden
The South has largely not been friendly to Democrats in recent election cycles due to Republicans’ control of the redistricting process and increasing hostility to the Democratic Party…
A Look at the Racketeering Case Against Trump in Georgia
Brief #106 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Abigail Hunt
In the state of Georgia, Trump is currently out on a $200,000 bond for 13 felony indictments.
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.