Will Kavanaugh Make Democrats Care About the Court?

If you're interested in some actual information about voters in battleground districts as opposed to random anecdotes assuming that minutia that obsesses conservative pundits influences swing voters , you might want to check out this very useful story . In terms of how Democrats are doing, the answer iswell, with the exodus of educated suburban women from Trump's Republican Party seeming to accelerate.

Border reforms a big issue in congressional races

President Donald Trump favors building a wall on the Mexican border and has cracked down severely on illegal immigration, but has yet to propose his own comprehensive plan. A one-page memo his administration sent to congressional Republicans in January proposes a wall, a 10- to 12-year path to citizenship for about 1.8 million illegal immigrants, allowing immigrants to bring with them only spouses and minor children and replacing the visa lottery system with one that chooses immigrants whose arrival suits the national interest.

How gender dynamics are playing a role in an all-female Senate race

Calls for politicians to "grow a pair of ovaries" and digs about how many shoes a candidate have might sound like lines out of "Mean Girls," but instead they're attack lines being used in one of the most hotly contested midterm Senate races. The gender dynamics at play in the Arizona Senate race may be surprising to some since the race is one of six this cycle that involve two female candidates, but it's the only one where the two women are facing off for an open seat rather than an incumbent fighting against a threat.

PHOTO: This July 16, 2014, file photo shows the U.S. Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington.

With just over three weeks remaining until November's midterm election s, it is becoming increasingly clear that both Washington and statehouses around the country could be in for major changes. No one race can tell the tale of this year's elections, but some common themes have emerged, including the backlash against President Donald Trump , the "pink wave" of female candidates running for office, a upswing in youth activism and engagement on key issues that could swing the balance of power, and an influx of veterans attempting to parlay their military experience into legislative roles.

In Kentucky, Trump rallies voters while praising McConnell

Audience members cheer as President Donald Trump takes the stage at a rally at Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Audience members cheer as President Donald Trump takes the stage at a rally at Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

Immigration ads spike as midterms loom

In one ad, a smiling toddler stacks toy blocks as an aspiring governor hovers behind her, shouting "Build the wall!" The Trump administration's sweeping efforts to crack down on immigration aren't on the ballot November 6. But in the leadup to a key election that will either reinforce the President's agenda or hinder it, the issue is playing a defining role. Candidates and committees have shelled out more than $150 million on campaign ads dealing with immigration so far this year, a major increase over recent election cycles.

Florence deals ag industry $1.1B hit

Hurricane Florence has left another memorable mark on our region with damage sustained from significant rain and wind over a three-day escapade. Many residents and businesses, including our agricultural industry, are now in the midst of making some tough decisions on how to best move forward to getting things back to normal.

Schumer: Feds havena t done enough to investigate limo safety

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer says there are glaring gaps in safety data about limousines because federal officials haven't done enough to investigate limo wrecks. The Senate's top Democrat says Saturday that the National Transportation Safety Board hasn't thoroughly investigated a single limousine crash since 2015.

Seniors are getting slowly strangled by Social Security’s flawed math – here’s how to fix it

As a result of inflation, people on fixed incomes find that their incomes decline in value over time. One extremely important feature of Social Security is that its benefits are adjusted every year automatically to offset increases in inflation so that the modest, but vital, benefits do not erode over time.

Antifa, Patriot Prayer brawl leads to Portland assaults

Anger over a recent left-wing demonstration boiled over in Portland - propelling conservatives into downtown streets for a counter-protest march that soon devolved into scuffles, shouting and attacks. Yelling resounded off buildings, flash bangs blasted, the police loudspeaker crackled and the smell of pepper spray wafted through the air as the twilight march broke down into random street skirmishes by 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13. Portland Police said they observed "assaultive" behavior and began clearing streets, at times putting their hands on journalists and bystanders in order to encourage compliance.

Tester goes on the attack in Montana US Senate race debate

In this Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 file photo, Ranking Member Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., speaks during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C. Political observers say a key factor in deciding the outcome of Montana's high-profile Senate race will be whether independent women who voted for Donald Trump in 2016 stick with the president and support Republican Senate candidate Matt Rosendale this year.

The Latest: Governor’s debate to be canceled due to storm Source: AP

The first debate between the two candidates running for Florida governor is going to be cancelled due to Hurricane Michael. Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum announced Saturday on Facebook that he cannot get back out on the campaign trail until at least next Wednesday due to damage caused by the storm.

Tester goes on the attack in Montana US Senate race debate Source: AP

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester went on the attack Saturday against Republican candidate Matt Rosendale as the Montana Democrat fights to keep his seat in a tightening Senate race. He got personal during Saturday's debate in Bozeman by contrasting his own Montana roots with Rosendale: "Somebody who was born in Maryland, made millions of dollars developing property, bought a ranch in Montana, claims to be a rancher but has no cows," Tester said.

Beto O’Rourke sharpens Cruz critiques at McAllen rally

U.S. Rep.Joe Kennedy III embraces Democratic Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke during a campaign rally at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday ,Oct. 13, 2018, in McAllen. McALLEN - Before Beto O'Rourke sharpened his critique of Ted Cruz at the least-intimate rally he has held in the Rio Grande Valley, a nurse handed the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate a light saber.

Sarah Sanders makes guest appearance at Harvest Festival

WEBVTT The night featured many of Iowa's Republican delegation - Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley, and Representative David Young. But the star of the show, fittingly wearing red, was White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, posing with Iowans and getting in on the fu She g right down to business when she took the stage, calling out Hubbell.