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Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) campaigning for himself.

The wave beneath the wave

Salena Zito · November 5, 2026 4:12 pm

Mary Peltola

Alaska — a stain on Democrats that the blue wave can’t wash clean

Supporters cheer as they watch early election results before Democratic Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico arrives to speak at an election night event in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

More than a thumping, possibly a realignment

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Looks like starter homes will remain in illegal in much of Massachusetts

Trump.

The arrival of divided government

Evangelicals stand a better chance on judges and social issues with Donald Trump than Hillary Clinton. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Hostile Dems push Christians into Trump’s arms

W. James Antle III June 23, 2016 4:01 am

"Subsequent reports, however, suggest that President Trump may still be using his personal smartphone." (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Trump pivoting away from New York tabloid-style campaigning

Michael Barone June 22, 2016 10:41 pm

If Donald Trump's campaign could save money by staying at Trump's hotels, that might be a shrewd move. But legally, they can't. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen, File)

Trump’s campaign smells like one big self-dealing scam

Timothy P. Carney June 22, 2016 4:23 am

A coup of sorts threatened to snatch the White House away from Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) in the penultimate episode of "Veep's" fifth season. (Image courtesy screenshot)

‘Veep’ lays out blueprint for a presidential spoiler

Joshua Axelrod June 22, 2016 4:00 am

"I have a moral and ethical commitment to return [to Cuba]. I can't leave my people enslaved," Oscar Biscet said. (AP Photo)

Oscar Biscet’s Cuba

Daniel Allott June 20, 2016 4:05 am

Opinion polls now give the edge to Leave, though the betting still favors Remain. Either outcome is feasible. (Bloomberg)

A vote 26 years in the making

Dan Hannan June 20, 2016 4:03 am

It is a binary choice — that is obvious at least to every active duty member of the American military. Either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will be their commander in chief. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Responsible citizens have to choose

Hugh Hewitt June 19, 2016 9:00 pm

In an economy in which patterns of specialization and trade are always changing, Arnold Kling argues, it's impossible to maintain stable local employment patterns. (AP Photo)

Why we have, and probably will keep having, sluggish job growth

Michael Barone June 19, 2016 4:01 am

"Braindead" appears to be examining why it seems so hard to get anything of substance done on Capitol Hill. (Jeff Neumann/CBS via AP)

Hollywood’s solution to end partisan gridlock in Congress? Space bugs

Joshua Axelrod June 17, 2016 4:03 am

Due process is what's killing us right now," said Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Due process is under assault in America

Ashe Schow June 17, 2016 4:00 am

Donald Trump is getting schlonged

Philip Klein June 16, 2016 9:00 pm

Nebraska State Senator Laura Ebke is the newest Libertarian election official, and you could fairly call her the highest-ranking elected Libertarian in the country. (Courtesy of Nebraska Legislature)

A libertarianism for conservatives

Timothy P. Carney June 16, 2016 8:59 pm