Trumpism Is Toxic
And three other lessons of the midterm elections
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How Abortion Defined the 2022 Midterms
Where Dr. Oz stumbled, John Fetterman only had to say Roe v. Wade. And so it went across the nation.
Ron Johnson Does It Again
The traditional turned extremist Republican continues to exhibit strength in a key state.
How Democrats Avoided a Red Wave
The traditional midterm-election dynamic—wherein the president’s party takes a major hit—appears to have failed to materialize.
In Arizona, Shouts of ‘Fraud’ Again
Before the polls even closed, the election deniers were calling foul.
What Joe Biden Has (And Hasn’t) Accomplished
During the first half of his term, the president has radically expanded the social safety net but struggled to protect voting rights.
How a GOP Congress Could Roll Back Freedoms Nationwide
The rights reversal taking place in conservative states is just the beginning.
The Obama Nostalgia Show
On the stump for Democrats, the former president invoked hope. But even the party faithful know that things have changed.
What’s the One Book That Explains American Politics Today?
The Atlantic’s writers have chosen books to help you understand the stakes of the midterms.
Why Democrats Are Losing Hispanic Voters
The left has alienated America’s fastest-growing group of voters just when they were supposed to give the party a foolproof majority.