Outside the Beltway

Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is reportedly considering a late entry into the race for the Democratic nomination.

A conservative columnist explains how once-Republican states are switching sides.

Tuesday’s elections continued a trend in which Republicans have lost support among suburban voters, even in deeply red states. Guess who’s responsible for that.

Mike Bloomberg is apparently entering the race for the Democratic nomination.

Governor Matt Bevin still won’t concede the Kentucky Governor’s race.

A big win for ranked-choice voting in the Big Apple as voters approve a referendum that will bring ranked-choice voting to the nation’s most populous city.

Another bad night for Republicans in Virginia, and another warning sign for Republicans nationally.

Republicans in general and Donald Trump in particular suffered a big loss in the Kentucky Governor’s race.

Virginia voters don’t like Donald Trump, or Republicans in general, very much right now, and that could translate into Democrats taking control of the state legislature for the first time in nearly 30 years.

It’s mostly a quiet Election Day around the country, but there are some races for Governor worth watching.

With the 2019 United Kingdom General Election campaign just starting, Boris Johnson and the Tories look to be in strong shape. However, anything can happen in the next six weeks.

While the economy is likely to remain at its current levels for the next year, that probably won’t help Trump and the GOP much.

Twitter is banning all political advertising from its site. It is a largely meaningless decision, but it’s still a bad idea.

Today the House of Representatives approved the procedures for the impeachment proceeding against the President.

Brits will head to the polls for the fourth time in four years with the future of Brexit on the ballot.

Former North Caroline Senator Kay Hagan has died,

With just days to go before the end of the month, the European Union has agreed to another Brexit extension. Before we get there, though, thee’s likely to be another General Election.

Justin Trudeau lost his majority but will still hold on to power in Canada, the question is how long it will last.

After a close election, Benjamin Netanyahu has given up on his effort to form a government.

It’s Election Day in Canada and the outcome is far from certain.

The United Kingdom and European Union have apparently reached a new Brexit deal, but it’s unclear if Boris Johnson can get it through Parliament.

An iconic and honorable Member of Congress has passed away.

Fear of Donald Trump and his minions is making it hard for Republicans to answer a simple question.

It’s not the responsibility of the opposition party to make up for Donald Trump.

Michael Bloomberg is reportedly reconsidering his decision not to run for President.

The Commission on Presidential Debates has released the schedule and criteria for the General Election debates. As usual, the criteria are heavily biased in favor of the major party candidates.

Trump’s error in Syria.

As widely expected, yesterday’s “jungle primary” in the Louisiana Governor’s race ended with nobody winning a majority.

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize Laureate comes from a part of the world that most people almost never think about.

Don’t worry folks, we’ll make it past that mark quite easily over the course of the new Fiscal Year.

Late last week, a Federal Judge in California placed on hold a state law requiring candidates to provide copies of their tax returns.

With the ongoing Ukraine scandal having an impact in Washington and Kyiv, the biggest winner is in Moscow.

A conservative columnist argues the legitimacy of our system is in question.

Trying to nail down some basics about a very complicated situation.

Contrary to the hopes of some, getting rid of Trump isn’t going to purge the GOP of Trumpism.

Bernie Sanders has slipped in the polls but retains his ability to raise money.

Congressman Chris Collins, an early supporter of President Trump’s, will be pleading guilty to insider trading charges.

Not surprisingly, President Trump told Russian officials early on that he didn’t care if Russia interfered in the 2016 election.

More on rules and how they matter (plus issues of representation).

Just so we all know it isn’t just the US suffering a crisis of leadership…

A little bit of this for a little bit of that.

Jacques Chirac, who served two terms as President of France and was a strong opponent of the Iraq War, has died.

The Acting Director of National Intelligence has released the complaint filed by an intelligence community whistleblower that has set off allegations that the President sought foreign aid in undermining a political opponent.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is getting the first shot at forming a new government. Whether he’ll succeed or not is another story.

The escalation has been rapid, dramatic, and warranted.

Late last week, a Federal Judge blocked a California law requiring candidates for President and other offices to make copies of their tax returns public.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a huge and historic loss in the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.

Just days before he repeatedly pressured the President of Ukraine to reopen a closed investigation involving the son of former Vice-President Biden, President Trump suspended military aid that had been authorized by Congress.

A familiar name has entered the race for the Democratic Senate nomination in Massachusetts.

With election results showing his Likud Party falling short of a majority, Benjamin Netanyahu is joining his chief rival in vallsfor a unity government. Getting there would be complicated, though,