The Run covers the machinations of campaigns from the White House to the state house. David Catanese is founder of The Run. You can follow him on Twitter or reach him at dcatanese@usnews.com.
Ben Sasse’s Big Iowa Tease
July 10, 2017
The Nebraska senator navigates a tricky position: His ”Never Trump” stance in the Republican Party.
Howard Dean: Democrats Will Retake Congress in 2018 if GOP Passes Obamacare Repeal
July 6, 2017
Dean says he believes his party will retake both chambers of Congress if the Republicans pass their health care plan.
The Real Winners Out of Georgia: Political Consultants
June 21, 2017
Democrats are aiming to enlarge the electoral map in 2018, meaning boatloads of money and a windfall for the political-industrial complex.
Ed Gillespie’s Big-League Problem In Virginia
June 15, 2017
The Republican nominee for governor must wrestle with a rebellious Trumpian GOP base that may doom his chances in November.
Greg Gianforte Victory in Montana Underscores Limits of Democrats’ Trump Resistance
May 26, 2017
The Republican triumph in Montana punctuates how difficult the climb back will be for the out-of-power party in the hyperpartisan Trump era.
Montana Republican Greg Gianforte Accused of Body-Slamming Reporter on Special Election Eve
May 24, 2017
An assault allegation against Republican Greg Gianforte rocks the race the night before voters head to the polls.
After Hillary Clinton, a Female President May Not Be Democrats’ 2020 Priority
May 8, 2017
The party is grappling with what Hillary Clinton’s loss means for the next women who seek the White House.
In NRA Speech, Trump Floats 2020 Challenge From Elizabeth Warren
April 28, 2017
The president on Friday resurfaced his ‘Pocahontas’ nickname for the Massachusetts senator while taking a victory lap ahead of his 100th day in office.
Virginia Governor’s Race Features Proxy Wars for Democrats
April 26, 2017
Ralph Northam is the older, establishment favorite in the race for the state’s next governor, while Tom Perriello is the energetic upstart touting the future. Sound familiar?
Jon Ossoff Falls Short in Georgia Election, Heads to June Runoff
April 19, 2017
The Democrat will face the GOP’s Karen Handel in an extended campaign for a vacant House seat long held by Republicans.