

The Virginia lesson: Conservatism can’t win the future by romanticizing the past or falsifying the present.

New Nationalists Make Three Big Bets
The political math is questionable. Their embrace of ‘nation-statism,’ regrettable. And Trumpism is probably ephemeral.

States Show Value of Conservative Policies
In states and localities, the conservative movement still has plenty of room for policy improvement — and the resources to make it happen.

Democratic Message on Health Could Boost GOP
Most Americans, focused on their own private affairs most of the time, do not necessarily hear what policy-obsessed politicos mean to say.

To Improve Our Politics, Start with Leaders
Public concerns about the political process are influencing public perception of political results.

The Reddening States
Republicans are well established below the federal level, too.

Four GOP Wins — and a Heartbreaker
In the five competitive races for governor this cycle, we now have a good idea of the outcomes. Republicans have won or seem likely to win four of them: Phil ...

In Statehouses, So Far So Good for GOP
Of the five competitive races for governor across the country this cycle, Republicans needed to defend two seats (in Indiana and North Carolina) while making a play for the Democratic ...

Voters Get Their Say on Pot, Guns, Taxes, and Wages
There are 154 measures on statewide ballots today, according to the indispensable Ballotpedia website.