MISCHIEFS OF FACTION

When it was founded eight years ago, few expected the House Freedom Caucus to be as influential in American politics as it turned out to be.

by Jeff Broxmeyer The slim congressional majorities frustrating President Joe Biden’s governing agenda have roots in the Democratic...

Politicians don't have to make stuff up about the causes of gun violence, and journalists don't have to accept that uncritically.

Things look good for Republicans running for Congress. But it's still too early to say if 2022 will be a GOP "wave" election.

Democrats are completely screwed or maybe not depending on what economic measure you use.

Trump’s endorsements aren't as influential as he claims, but they can matter in some races -- and especially when Republicans think they do.

By Jeffrey Lazarus and Jennifer Victor Which matters more in Republican electoral politics today–loyalty to Trump or loyalty to...

Elon Musk is wrong about polarization, but the truth is actually complicated depending on which part of parties you examine.

Election-year minority party agendas are important, but not for the reasons most people think.

Trump’s atypical approach to endorsing election candidates shows who his endorsements are really for: himself.

Why did GOP leaders commit the risky move of endorsing Cheney’s primary challenger? And what does it tell us about the GOP?

Julia and Seth argue about Sinema, whether parties should censure, and whether this was the time to do it.

A conversation with Daniel Wirls about his recent book "The Senate: From White Supremacy to Governmental Gridlock."

History tells us that both political parties can – and sometimes have – agreed to do harmful things.

The legacy of Jan 6th, like Covid, didn't need to be partisan but has nonetheless become so, making it all the harder to deal with.

A reasonable guess is that Democrats will lose around 25 House seats in 2022. But there's a lot of uncertainty in that model.

Thomas Edsall's latest New York Times piece has gotten significant attention this week. He talks to a range of political scientists,...

Recent warnings that Kevin McCarthy won't be chosen speaker in a GOP-led House are not credible.

Strong sanctions are rarely used against party defectors in Congress – for good reason.

Virginia has elected Republican Glenn Youngkin to be its next governor, challenging the state's emerging reputation as a reliably...