The Republican nominee put together a coalition of non-college-educated, non-urban voters—and they turned out for him with tremendous enthusiasm.
This may be remembered as the fast-forward election that compressed years of expected demographic and geographic changes into a single cycle.
The outcome of the election hinges on how pronounced a handful of demographic trends turn out to be.
The GOP’s relationship with young voters was lukewarm before the candidate’s nomination—and it has only deteriorated since.
The Democratic nominee faces the risk that she has overestimated her hold on the states most central to her strategy.
Most Democrats believe they and the U.S. economy benefit from globalization—but even as Trump attacks NAFTA and TPP, the Democratic nominee has declined to defend them.
An analysis of voting trends in key swing states hints that voter allegiances will be starker and more influential than ever.
The presidential candidate should learn from her husband’s 1997 budget deal if she wants her agenda to succeed with Republicans.
By exposing the grievances of blue-collar white voters, the Republican nominee has shaped his party in ways that could last long after the election ends.
Mired in scandal, Trump’s fading chances to win the presidency could severely harm the Republican effort to retain their congressional majority.
Mike Pence made a valiant effort on Tuesday night to paper over sharply divergent visions of the Republican future.
Democrats are increasingly looking toward Sunbelt states rather than Rustbelt states for victory in 2016 and beyond. Not long ago that would have been unthinkable.
All the nominee had to do at the first debate was appear polite and reasonable for 90 minutes. He failed.
The Republican’s debate performance likely won’t calm voters’ apprehensions about his candidacy.
Advice from campaign veterans as the two candidates prepare for their first debate
As Trump-like views gain strength in rural areas internationally, diverse urban centers push for acceptance.
The Democratic nominee hasn't matched the support Barack Obama garnered during his presidential campaigns. Can she turn that around before November?
As the country’s ideological and demographic trends continue to favor Clinton, Trump’s blue-collar white backers become more isolated.
The candidate’s plan to constrict legal immigration would sharply reduce the flow of immigration over the next half century.
Republican senators hoping for the support of constituents who aren’t backing Trump may be in for an unpleasant surprise.