California Voters Reject Prop. 40 Billionaire Tax Measure
The outcome could hinder the wealth tax movement in California and across the country in future years. More
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Rep. Ken Calvert Wins House Battle Between Two California Republicans
After redistricting, Mr. Calvert ended up running against and defeating Representative Young Kim. More
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Democrats’ Fight With Trump Is Just Getting Started
The party is debating how, and how hard, to push back now that it has power. More
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In a Democratic Wave, Even the Long Shots Defied the Odds
A handful of Democrats scored improbable victories in races against Republican incumbents who were favored to win. More
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The Biggest Surprise of Election Night
For the columnist Jamelle Bouie, the story of the midterm elections was a “transformation of the partisan landscape in the Deep South.” In a live conversation for “The Opinions,” he breaks down the most surprising wins across the South and explains how the organizing power of Black voters is reshaping the region’s politics. More
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How Much Did Data Centers Influence Election Results?
In the aftermath of this week’s midterm elections, the New York Times Opinion columnist Ezra Klein spoke on the “Hard Fork” podcast about how data centers might have influenced results. More
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Progressives Defied Their Party and Won Big. They Still Feel Ignored.
As Democrats prepare to take power in Congress, some centrists are brushing off the victories of left-wing candidates. The left is pushing back. More
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Why Winning Big Matters
The midterm elections in the United States and recent votes in Europe show how blowout victories can make results impossible to deny. More
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Jeffries and Schumer Face Blowback at Home as They Ascend in Washington
Even as Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries prepare to lead Congress, primary challenges scenarios in 2028 are already emerging in New York. More
