Why Would Obama Try to Make the Election About Himself?
It's all about that base.
Election 2014
The Atlantic’s coverage of the midterm vote
Why a GOP Senate Majority Could Be Short-Lived
The political map for Republicans in 2016 will be every bit as treacherous as it has been for Democrats this year.
What Does Thom Tillis Want?
The Republican candidate for Senate from North Carolina has shown a remarkable knack for moving up in the ranks, but he seems less sure what to do once he gets there.
The Mystery Candidate Shaking Up Kansas Politics
Independent Greg Orman's pitch for bipartisanship has come out of nowhere to threaten Republican Pat Roberts's reelection—and the balance of power in the Senate. Is he for real?
How Did the Senate Get So Fickle?
Control of the upper chamber hasn't been this unsteady since the post-Civil War era.
The Weird Bipartisan Consensus on Over-the-Counter Birth Control
Suddenly, a spate of Republicans have come out in favor of over-the-counter contraception—putting Democrats in a tight spot politically.
'Security Moms' Are Back—and That's Bad News for Democrats
In a time of national anxiety, women voters are again turning to Republicans to protect the country.
The Making of a Conservative Superstar
Tom Cotton is the ultimate product of today's hard-edged, ideologically driven Republican Party. Is that what Arkansas voters want?
Can Foreign Policy Help Republicans Take the Senate?
GOP candidates and strategists are scrambling to deploy the president's handling of ISIS as a weapon against his Democratic allies.
The Midterm Electorate Is Anxious and Unsettled
A new preoccupation with domestic and international security displaced economic worries at the top of voters' minds in two swing-state focus groups.