Next Avenue: Retirees at the polls: What message will older voters send in the midterm elections?
They could be a decisive bloc in November, particularly on Medicare, drug costs and Social Security......»»
Photos of the Day: Oct. 8
In photos selected Monday by Wall Street Journal editors, rescue workers walk past the dome of a collapsed mosque in Indonesia, people participate in a fishing competition in China, voters cast ballots for the midterm elections in Iowa, and more......»»
How to Register to Vote in 2018—Before the Voter Registration Deadline
Midterm elections are quickly approaching. Midterm elections are quickly approaching, but visiting the polls on Election Day--Tuesday, Nov. 6--won’t do you any good unless you register to.....»»
U.S. business group says Trump China tariffs cost $1.4 billion/month
A coalition of U.S. business groups fighting President Donald Trump's trade tariffs has launched an advertisement aimed at telling voters ahead of the midterm elections that the measures are costing American businesses and consumers $1.4 billion a month......»»
Nervous Democrats Fear Midterm Disaster; GOP Pollster Says Trump Voters "Reengaged"Â
With midterm elections over the horizon, Democrats - who just weeks ago were highly confident that they would easily take back control of the House - hav.....»»
U.S. Voter Turnout for the Midterm Elections in November Could Hit a 50-Year High
As many as 45-50% of eligible voters may cast a ballot in this year's midterm election. November could see the highest voter turnout in 50 years, based on a new prediction this week. Michael M.....»»
Capitol Report: Republicans could still control Congress after the midterms, polls suggest
With less than three weeks to go before the midterm elections, there are signs a “blue wave†may not wash across Washington......»»
Capitol Report: November shock? Republicans could still control Congress after the midterms, polls suggest
With less than three weeks to go before the midterm elections, there are signs a “blue wave†may not wash across Washington......»»
It’s not just the young: Middle-age voters aren’t showing up at the polls like they used to
Everybody knows that young Americans don't tend to go to the polls. But data shows steep midterm turnout declines among 30-, 40- and 50-somethings, too......»»
Merkel Coalition Gets Overdue Spanking In Bavaria...But 5 Years Too Late To Save Germany
Authored by Robert Bridge via The Strategic Culture Foundation, In Bavaria’s state elections, German voters sent a powerful message to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has been harshly criticized for opening up Germany’s borders to the.....»»
States Hit by Hurricanes Remind People to Vote
Hurricane survivors could play an important role in the midterm elections in North Carolina and Florida based on whether they show up to the polls in large numbers......»»
Democrats Hold a 9-Point Lead in Midterms. But Trump’s Job Rating Is at an All-Time High
Likely voters want Democrats by 9 points, a poll shows, but the lead narrows in battleground districts. Democrats hold a nine-point lead going into the midterm elections Nov. 6, but President Donald Trump’s job rating is at an all-ti.....»»
Election 2018 Digital Misinformation Roundup
The midterm elections are 17 days away. Here is a collection of coverage from The New York Times and elsewhere on efforts to mislead voters on social media and the wider internet......»»
Trump"s Approval Rises Before Midterms: ETFs to Lose/Gain
Recent improvement in Trump's approval rating puts these ETFs in focus. With midterm elections knocking at the door, recent polls show Trump gaining popularity and even surpassing Obama's.....»»
Snap helps register 400,000 to vote
With the midterm elections less than two weeks away, Snap Inc. said it has helped register hundreds of thousands of voters. The Snapchat parent has helped register more than 400,000 users to vote during a two-week stretch, the company told The Ne.....»»
Trump plans remarks on drug prices, high on voters" concerns
Less than two weeks before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump plans to make an announcement on the cost of prescription drugs......»»
Stocks Bounce Late After Another Failed Rally
Stocks Bounce Late After Another Failed Rally SPECIAL NOTE: The 2018 midterm elections are just around the corner and voters are preparing for dozens of hotly-contested races that cou.....»»
Election 2018 Misinformation Roundup: ‘Problematic’ Text Messages and Doctored Mailers
Midterm elections are seven days away. Here’s a collection of coverage from The New York Times and elsewhere on outreach efforts that have been misleading voters......»»
How voting rights in America have changed over time
The 2018 midterm elections are just a week away, and millions of Americans are expected to head to the polls to exercise their right to vote. Voting is one of America's most .....»»
The Conversation: The push for legalizing marijuana in the U.S. will soon run out of steam
During next month’s midterm elections, voters in four states will decide on ballot initiatives to loosen marijuana restrictions......»»
Immigration Gaining on Healthcare as Most Important Issue in Midterm Elections
But voters still care most about healthcare, according to search data. President Trump's aim to make immigration a central focus of the midterms is succeeding--at least, when it comes to Google searches. In late September, immigration was only w.....»»