National Politics The Down Side of Winning the White House It’s ironic how much members of a party desperately want to retake the White House, then when they do, they spend the next four or eight years paying for that success. After eight years of President… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. August 21, 2018
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National Politics Ahead of the Midterms, Some Free Advice for Republicans and Democrats For all of the hyperventilating Tuesday night and Wednesday, we really didn’t learn much from this week’s special elections that we didn’t already know. It had been obvious for some time that… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. August 14, 2018
National Politics Why the Ohio Special Election Won't Tell Us Much About November Tuesday’s special election in Ohio’s 12th Congressional District is likely to be close, but several things are entirely predictable. There will be plenty of hyperventilating pundits on Tuesday night… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. August 10, 2018
National Charts New Rhodes Cook Letter This summer issue of "The Rhodes Cook Letter" takes a look at the outsized, even historic, role that President Donald Trump is playing in the 2018 midterm election.  Rhodes Cook is a former… Take10 The Cook Political Report August 8, 2018
National Politics What the 2016 Elections Taught Us About Uncertainty I am frequently asked what the “surprise elections” will be this fall. After all, there are always a few races whose outcome—or near outcome, the results much closer than expected—seem to come out of… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. August 7, 2018
National Politics McCain Looks Back on a Unique Life The House has gone home and the Senate will by the end of the week, so it’s a good time to head to the beach, the mountains, or a park bench for a good read. In recent months I’ve read and thoroughly… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. August 3, 2018
National Politics The Three Fronts of the 2018 Election Three themes seem to be developing in this 2018 midterm election. First, the challenge for Republicans of holding onto their House majority is looking increasingly difficult. Second, the fight over… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. July 31, 2018
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National Politics Pro- and Anti-Trump Views Harden After President Trump’s disastrous performances in Helsinki and Brussels and instigation of a trade war, many predicted that last week would represent a turning point in his presidency, that even… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. July 27, 2018
National Politics Why Trump Won't Take a Political Hit From Summit Follies Alot of people are expecting enormous fallout from President Trump’s meetings with NATO leaders in Brussels and summit in Helsinki with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Many clearly believe that all… Charlie Cook New Charles E. Cook, Jr. July 24, 2018