#Democrats brace for another Senate nail-biter in Nevada

#Democrats brace for another Senate nail-biter in Nevada

Democrats brace for another Senate nail-biter in Nevada Democrats are gearing up for another hard-fought Senate race in Nevada next cycle after the state narrowly decided who would control the upper chamber in the midterms.  Last year, Democrats were able to retain Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s (D-Nev.) seat by less than a point but lost…

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#Walgreens gets dragged into abortion war

#Walgreens gets dragged into abortion war

Walgreens gets dragged into abortion war Walgreens, the nation’s second-largest pharmacy chain, has found itself embroiled in the abortion battle after confirming that they will not dispense abortion pills in certain states, even in some where it’s still legal to do so. The move has churned up a storm of political outrage in Congress and…

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#Gallego Senate campaign launch sparks progressive hopes — and awkward questions

#Gallego Senate campaign launch sparks progressive hopes — and awkward questions

Gallego Senate campaign launch sparks progressive hopes — and awkward questions Rep. Ruben Gallego’s (D-Ariz.) entrance into the Arizona Senate race has supercharged many Democrats’ hopes of ousting Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) while putting others in a tough position. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), Democratic senators and the party’s aligned campaign arm will need to decide…

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#The Hill’s Morning Report — Democrats bask in their Senate victory

#The Hill’s Morning Report — Democrats bask in their Senate victory

The Hill’s Morning Report — Democrats bask in their Senate victory Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the Morning Report newsletter In the intelligence community, analysts refer to the known unknowns. In Washington this week, there…

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#Did the polls get it wrong again?

#Did the polls get it wrong again?

Did the polls get it wrong again? The Democrats’ surprisingly strong showing in the midterm elections has raised a familiar question: Did the pollsters get it wrong again? Heading into Nov. 8, polls from across the industry gave Republicans the clear edge in battleground races, as well as on the generic ballot. The data bolstered…

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#Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak ousted in Nevada

#Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak ousted in Nevada

Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak ousted in Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) was projected to lose reelection in the race for the Nevada governor’s mansion, making his Republican challenger, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, the first candidate to knock out a Democratic incumbent in a gubernatorial race this cycle. The Associated Press called the race for…

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