Montana's wild week in politics could have national consequences - High Country News
Two Montana Republican incumbents unexpectedly withdrew from reelection races days before the filing deadline, opening half the state's congressional seats and potentially shifting the political landscape in Democrats' favor.
Social media algorithms are deliberately designed to amplify outrage because anger drives engagement, clicks, and shares, particularly intensifying before elections when candidates use fear to motivate voters.
Will a crowded Democratic field in California governor's race provide a rare opening for the GOP?
A crowded Democratic field in California risks splitting votes so two Republicans could advance from the primary, leaving no Democrat on the November ballot.
A Mamdani Victory in Mayoral Bid Is, If Past Races Are a Guide, Far From Inevitable, Despite His Lead in Polls
New Yorkers shouldn't mistake current snapshots of sentiment for final outcomes. Pollsters themselves warn that soft support, undecided voters, and methodological quirks can render early leads misleading.
New Yorkers Hoping To Beat Mamdani Could Learn a Thing or Two From Henry Clay
Candidates in Gotham's mayoral race are calling on each other to drop out to stop the Democratic nominee, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, whom they all see as a threat.