Sasha Abramsky

Jim Marchant

As Trump Begins His Next Campaign, Election Deniers Face Defeat As Trump Begins His Next Campaign, Election Deniers Face Defeat

Nevada and Arizona were ground zero of the effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election result. Voters weren’t interested.

Nov 18, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Republicans Are Big Losers, but They May Still Be a Threat

Republicans Are Big Losers, but They May Still Be a Threat Republicans Are Big Losers, but They May Still Be a Threat

Tuesday turned out to be a surprisingly good day. But in Western states, there are warning signs that the Democratic coalition is brittle.

Nov 10, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Mayoral debate between Karen Bass and Rick Caruso

Will Republicans Gain Ground in California? Will Republicans Gain Ground in California?

Even though California’s voters aren’t as negative about their state as the national electorate, Democrats are still struggling to mobilize their base.

Nov 4, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Gavin Newsom, Brian Dahle

Gavin Newsom Debates… Who? Gavin Newsom Debates… Who?

While Democrats are floundering in other key races, the California governor gave a preview of his political ambitions by facing off with a Republican challenger.

Oct 28, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Stephen Miller CPAC Conference

Who’s Behind the Racist Campaign Ads in Arizona? Who’s Behind the Racist Campaign Ads in Arizona?

An organization affiliated with former Trump adviser Stephen Miller is funding anti-immigrant attack ads airing in Western states.

Oct 21, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Democratic nominee Tina Kotek and Republican nominee Christine Drazan, during Oregon's gubernatorial debate.

Will Democrats Lose the West? Will Democrats Lose the West?

Republicans are running even in crucial races across the region.

Oct 14, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

at a gas station in Los Angeles, Calif.

Will Gas Prices Tank Electoral Prospects for Democrats? Will Gas Prices Tank Electoral Prospects for Democrats?

In many swing states, polling shows voters are concerned about inflation and economic hardship over all other issues—and they blame the party in power.

Oct 7, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Will the California Homelessness Crisis Curtail Gavin Newsom’s Ambitions?

Will the California Homelessness Crisis Curtail Gavin Newsom’s Ambitions? Will the California Homelessness Crisis Curtail Gavin Newsom’s Ambitions?

The California governor recently signed two bills making it easier to build affordable housing. But the state's highly visible encampments may undercut his national reputation.

Sep 30, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

Trump and Putin Threaten to Return the World to the Age of Extremes Trump and Putin Threaten to Return the World to the Age of Extremes

The ambitions of the Russian strongman and the American demagogue could put the planet on a path to destruction comparable to the upheaval of the early 20th century.

Sep 23, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks

Facing a Rising Right, Liberal Politicians Need to Stand Firm Facing a Rising Right, Liberal Politicians Need to Stand Firm

If blue-state politicians want to have an impact on national politics, they have to show that their policies work—and that they can get them passed.

Sep 16, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

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