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Nov 04 2022
Opinion
In 2022 midterm elections, 'It's the economy, stupid' still applies
In 1992, the infamous Democratic strategist and campaign adviser, James Carville, famously coined the phrase "It’s the economy, stupid" as part of a campaign effort to win voters to Bill Clinton.
It was a contentious presidential year. President George H. W. Bush was seeking re-election but given the prevailing recession and growing economic uncertainty, Carville identified the pain
Guest Writer - Right
Jan 01 2022
Opinion
The 2022 Reckoning
This is the last Morning Jolt of 2021. I’ll see you January 3. Let’s close out the year by looking at what 2021 brought us and what 2022 is likely to bring. I think the one word that will most succinctly summarize 2022 is “reckoning.”
I can’t predict specifically what’s going to happen in 2022. But I think I can predict the general theme of the coming year: a reckoning, in the sense of
National Review
Nov 10 2022
Perspectives Blog
2022 Elections Shake Up Congress
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Congress will look a lot different when the final results from the 2022 midterm elections are tallied, but the expected "red wave" of Republican success amid frustration with inflation and President Joe Biden
AllSides Staff
Nov 22 2022
Headline Roundup
Arizona Counties Delay Certification of 2022 Election Results
The Board of Supervisors in Mohave County, Arizona moved to delay certification of its 2022 midterm election results after Cochise County enacted a similar delay, citing Election Day-issues with voting machines in Maricopa County.
Key Quote: "Arizonans deserve a full report and accounting of the myriad problems that occurred in relation to Maricopa County’s administration of the 2022
Insider
Fox News (Online News)
The Hill 
Nov 09 2022
Headline Roundup
How Ticket Splitting Played a Role in the 2022 Elections
Ticket-splitting played a key role in the 2022 elections, particularly in Georgia and Pennsylvania.
For Context: In Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is projected to win by a nearly 10-point margin, but the Senate race there is too close to call, and a run-off is expected between Herschel Walker (R) and Raphael Warnock (D) since neither has received the 50% margin required. In Pennsylvania,
Vox
Christian Science Monitor
Washington Examiner
Nov 08 2022
Headline Roundup
When Will We Know the 2022 Midterm Election Results?
It’s likely that we won’t know the final results of every state and local election on Election Day.
For Context: In 2020, a rise in the use of mail-in ballots — which many states bar election officials from counting before Election Day — led to delays in official election results. This created a “mirage” effect, where some candidates appeared to gain a lead after Election Day as mail-in
NPR (Online News)
FiveThirtyEight
Washington Examiner
Sep 13 2022
Headline Roundup
Which Party Will Control the Senate After the 2022 Elections?
Will Democrats maintain Senate control in the 2022 midterm elections? Or will Republicans win enough seats to establish a majority?
Pollsters across the spectrum expect a close fight for the Senate. RealClearPolitics (Center bias) predicts each party to hold at least 46 seats after the midterms, with eight races as toss-ups. Fox News's (Right bias) Power Rankings expect Republicans to
National Review
MarketWatch
CNN (Online News)
Jun 26 2022
Headline Roundup
Will the 2022 Elections Be Affected by the Roe v Wade Reversal?
With the Supreme Court officially reversing Roe v Wade, some analysts are predicting that the move could have a notable impact on the 2022 elections.
State officials are now in the position to institute abortion restrictions into law in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling. While the abortion stances of most states are clear, some voices across the spectrum are suggesting there are a
Financial Times
Townhall
The New Yorker
Apr 12 2022
Headline Roundup
How Will Inflation Impact Politics Ahead of the 2022 Elections?
How will record-high inflation affect the 2022 elections? What should be done to combat rising prices?
Consumer prices set yet another 40-year record for annual inflation in March, according to a Tuesday report. Rising prices were bolstered by a 22% monthly (70% year-over-year) increase in fuel oil prices driven by sanctions on Russian oil. Meanwhile, unemployment is approaching pre-
CNN (Opinion)
New York Times (Opinion)
Washington Examiner
Oct 14 2022
Fact Check
Biden’s Numbers, October 2022 Update
With the economy on the top of voters’ minds this election year, we take a look at some key statistical measures of how the U.S. has performed under President Joe Biden:
The economy gained 10 million jobs; total employment is now half a million higher than before the pandemic.
Unemployment fell to 3.5%; unfilled job openings surged, with 1.7 slots for every person seeking work
FactCheck.org