Outside the Beltway

Putting down markers for future reference.

Her emphasis on turnout has helped other Democrats but she’s a two-time loser.

Democrats increase their Senate margin.

The will of the majority can prevail even in a skewed system.

The margins for 2024 are likely to be slim. But that hides a larger story.

In case you need some reading this morning.

There was some quiet meddling going on.

Discrimination? Issues? Incumbency?

With a win in Nevada, the party will retain at least 50 seats.

Thinking about what was likely and what wasn’t.

The New York Post and Wall Street Journal are blasting the losing loser.

The 2020 loser has doubled down on losing.

The Needle is Broken

Describe the sound made when a sheep explodes.

We likely won’t know on Election Night.

Journalists openly root for a good story.

The race is returning to expectation.

A thought inspired by the PA Senate race.

31 of the 35 Senate races next month are noncompetititve.

And a reminder of the role of political parties.

Voting isn’t just about candidates.

Partisanship may overcome poor candidate quality.

American parties are coordination problems with shared branding.

“America can survive the demagogues themselves, it’s their audience that will kill us.”

It’s early, but here are some key numbers as they exist now.

More ugly revelations about the football hero turned politician.

Two incumbents roared to victory despite his opposition.

A illustration from the Senate race in Georgia.

This man is the face of the post-Trump party.

The city’s second major championship was among the most improbable.

Could it be?

The Donald Trump presidency has some eerie parallels with his run on “The Apprentice.”