Jill Biden Ramps Up Visits to Democratic Midterm Campaigns
Requests for the first lady, who is also the president’s most popular surrogate, are piling up ahead of the midterm elections. Her visits can deliver a morale boost and a…
October 2022
Lake Won’t Pledge to Accept Election Results, and More News From the Sunday Shows
“I’m going to win the election, and I will accept that result,” Kari Lake, a candidate for governor of Arizona, said on CNN. Evan McMullin said on NBC that he…
What Was That Badge Herschel Walker Flashed in His Debate?
The Republican Senate candidate in Georgia was scolded by a debate moderator and derided online after flashing an honorary badge during an exchange with Senator Raphael Warnock, the Democratic incumbent.…
New Generation of Combat Vets, Eyeing House, Strike From the Right
A class of political newcomers with remarkable military records are challenging old ideas about interventionism — and the assumption that electing veterans is a way to bring back bipartisanship. Send…
Far-Right Republicans Face Tough Races in Swing Districts, Testing McCarthy
The top House Republican spent freely to try to block extreme candidates who could imperil the party’s chances of winning the majority or challenge his path to the speakership. Some…
As White House Presses for Booster Shots, Americans Are Slow to Get Them
Only about 15 million doses of the new shots have been administered so far, and many Americans appear to be unaware of or simply uninterested in them. Send any friend…
How a Republican Could Win the Oregon Governor’s Race
In a wild governor’s race, an independent candidate is siphoning Democratic votes and a billionaire Nike co-founder is pouring in money — giving an anti-abortion Republican a path to victory.…
Five Key Moments From the Walker-Warnock Debate in Georgia
Herschel Walker had a badge, Raphael Warnock had a quip about his opponent’s law enforcement claims, and the candidates sparred on abortion. Send any friend a story As a subscriber,…
Biden Tries to Reassure Voters on Health Care Costs Before Election
At an event in Southern California, the president says his administration is working to keep costs down and warns that Republicans will drive prices higher if they gain power. Send…
The Boys and Girls Off the Bus. Way Off.
Campaign reporting has changed enormously since the days of Theodore White, Timothy Crouse and Richard Ben Cramer. Today, a chat with two Times reporters who live in the brave new…