Morning Jolt: Getting Some Perspective on Republicans' Election Woes

Making the click-through worthwhile: Why Democrats will find Virginia is easier to win than lots of other parts of the country; a completely unnecessary Republican primary fight gains momentum; Roy Moore holds on to a lead in the Alabama Senate special election; and Congressional Republicans contemplate a brand-destroying mistake.

The Big Unresolved Question for 2018: Can Democrats Win in Trump Counties?

Kyle Kondik and Geoffrey Skelley, of University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato's "Crystal Ball," lay out all of the extremely ominous signs for Republicans in Tuesday's elections, but then add some key caveats:

The silver lining for Republicans in Tuesday night's results is that Gillespie actually improved on his own showing in his 2014 Senate challenge to Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Cuccinelli's 2013 performance in western Virginia, a red-trending area (as noted above). Gillespie didn't quite match Trump there, though, but remember that Democrats have to defend a lot of turf in ...

November 09 2017

VISIT NATIONALREVIEW.COM

Getting Some Perspective on Republicans' Election Woes Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: Why Democrats will find Virginia is easier to win than lots of other parts of the country; a completely unnecessary Republican primary fight gains momentum; Roy Moore holds on to a lead in the Alabama Senate special election; and Congressional Republicans contemplate a brand-destroying mistake. The Big Unresolved Question for 2018: Can Democrats Win in Trump Counties? Kyle Kondik and Geoffrey Skelley, of University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato's "Crystal Ball," lay out all of the extremely ominous signs for Republicans in Tuesday's elections, but then add some key caveats: The silver lining for Republicans in Tuesday night's results is that Gillespie actually improved on his own showing in his 2014 Senate challenge to Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Cuccinelli's 2013 performance in western Virginia, a red-trending area (as noted above). Gillespie didn't quite match Trump there, though, but remember that Democrats have to defend a lot of turf in ... READ MORE The GOP Tax Bill's Disconcerting Raid on University Endowments George Will Such is the federal government's sprawl, and its power to establish new governing precedents, mere Washington twitches can jeopardize venerable principles and institutions. This is illustrated... Professor: The NRA and GOP 'Want Mass Shootings' because 'It Serves Their Interests' Katherine Timpf Professor: The NRA and GOP 'Want Mass Shootings' because 'It Serves Their Interests' ADVERTISEMENT Remembering Stalingrad 75 Years Later Victor Davis Hanson Seventy-five years ago this month, the Soviet Red Army surrounded — and would soon destroy — a huge invading German army at Stalingrad on the Volga River. Nearly 300,000 of Germany's best... Connecticut's Budget Fails to Solve Its Long-Term Problems Red Jahncke At long last, deep-blue Connecticut has adopted a new, bipartisan $41 billion two-year budget, which closes an alarming $5.1 billion deficit. After four months' operating without a budget,... 'Winning' Isn't Winning Kevin D. Williamson So, here's the math: Ed Gillespie, the Republican candidate for governor of Virginia, won nine out of ten votes among Virginians who approve of President Donald Trump. He lost nine out of ten... Induct Roy Halladay into the Baseball Hall of Fame Now Aaron Goldstein The baseball world was stunned by the sudden death of Roy Halladay. The former Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher was killed on November 7 while flying his sport plane in the... ADVERTISEMENT The Complete Western Stories of Elmore Leonard Elmore Leonard 'Leonard has penned some of the best western fiction ever.' - USA Today LEARN MORE Top Shots Trump's Asia Trip ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 215 Lexington Ave., New York, NY, 10016, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.