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Mary Peltola

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

Hugo Gurdon · November 4, 2026 4:00 pm

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

Collage of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, President Donald Trump, and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX).

Maybe don’t bully your own Senate majority out of existence

The most recent polls have shown Leave gaining ground and leading Remain among British voters. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)

Brexit causes elites angst — but Britain may leave EU anyway

Michael Barone June 15, 2016 10:15 pm

"Many thanks to the Khan family for your sacrifice, we stand with you," tweets Clinton campaign spokeswoman. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump and Clinton have the same disdain for freedom — just different freedoms

Timothy P. Carney June 14, 2016 9:52 pm

Never in its wildest dreams (assuming an "establishment" has them) could it have inflicted in 10 or more decades the amount of damage to the party that Donald Trump has managed to create in 10 months. (AP Photo)

Making the establishment great again

Noemie Emery June 14, 2016 4:01 am

In theory, if Gary Johnson wins a state, he would make the top three and could be chosen as president by the House. (AP Photo)

The case for Gary Johnson

Dan Hannan June 13, 2016 4:04 am

Why so hard to tell the truth about Orlando?

Michael Graham June 12, 2016 9:39 pm

When it comes to the Clintons, always follow the money

Hugh Hewitt June 12, 2016 9:00 pm

It’s a crucial development that could tip the scales in the race for the White House. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Possible errors in exit polls suggest more election year surprises ahead

Michael Barone June 12, 2016 4:03 am

Hillary Clinton's path to her current heights should be seen as a cautionary tale of the corrupting nature of power and ambition. (John Taggart/Bloomberg)

Daddies, don’t let your children grow up to be politicians

Timothy P. Carney June 9, 2016 8:21 pm

For those of you still wondering how the Obama era could turn the country so left so fast, it's time to stop your analysis: Obama progressives will do or say anything to secure their agenda. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Lies and videotape

Robert Ehrlich June 9, 2016 1:40 pm

It took Donald Trump several days to clarify that he was questioning whether one specific judge was biased against him, not whether all judges of Mexican ancestry are inherently incapable of impartiality. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Meet the one man who can defeat Trump

W. James Antle III June 9, 2016 4:01 am

Bernie Sanders can claim credit for moving the Democratic party closer to his own political creed, socialism, than any Democrat has cared or dared to do before. (AP Photo)

Bernie Sanders wins, even while losing

Michael Barone June 9, 2016 4:01 am

Americans face the most dreadful choice for the nation's highest office in modern history with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. (AP Photos)

Trump vs. Clinton: America’s dreadful choice

Philip Klein June 8, 2016 5:17 am