Douglas Schoen: Nikki Haley is surging, but can she win?
The success of the Haley presidential campaign will still be predicated upon whether the rest of the field coalesces around her to defeat Trump
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House Republicans find a Speaker, but at what cost?
Speaker Johnson must put policy over politics to bolster our allies and protect our economy.
GOP paralysis deepens as time ticks to shore up crucial allies
It is essential for congressional Republicans to end this circus, get their house in order, and work with moderate Democrats.
Douglas Schoen: Newsom focuses on political benefits, shakes up California’s Senate race
Should Butler decide to run, and win a full term, it will be interesting to see who she endorses in a primary between Newsom, who has started Butlerâs career in...
What is Gavin Newsom’s strategy for becoming president?
Whether Newsom is eyeing a last-minute entrance into the 2024 race, or jockeying for the leading position ahead of 2028, it is clear that he has been the Democrat who...
An unsuccessful impeachment probe of President Biden could backfire on the GOP
Speaker McCarthyâs decision to open an impeachment inquiry likely saved his job in the near term, it may very well cost him the speakership come 2024.
Douglas Schoen: How old is too old for our elected officials?
For an issue to have such widespread, bipartisan support is exceedingly rare, and officials in both parties must honestly begin answering the question of how old is too old for...
Douglas Schoen: The southern border remains Bidenâs Achilles heel
Biden has found himself under fire from both the right and the left over his administrationâs handling of the southern border.
If Biden steps aside, could Gavin Newsom challenge Kamala Harris?
Douglas Schoen goes over the data.
The winner of the Republican presidential debate wasnât even there
While it is too early for post-debate polling, one should expect little, if any, decrease in Trumpâs lead.