Who’s the Change Candidate Now? “Harris’ Thursday night speech, unlike Donald Trump’s RNC performance, was designed for swing voters instead of just the base.” Now comes the hard part, getting those votes. My take from Chicago. cookpolitical.com/analysis/natio…

With primary season coming to a close, the contours of next year’s freshman Republican class are coming into focus. Read the latest from Erin Covey & Matthew Klein : cookpolitical.com/analysis/house…

Going forward, the campaign is now a battle between two incumbents who are vying to grab the mantle of change. Read Amy Walter's post-DNC analysis: cookpolitical.com/analysis/natio…

The Freedom Caucus will add several more members to their ranks in 2025. Erin Covey & Matthew Klein on next year's likely GOP House freshmen: cookpolitical.com/analysis/house…

NEW: The electoral votes of three states — including North Carolina — move toward Democrats as the party's base comes home. Minnesota: Lean D to Likely D New Hampshire: Lean D to Likely D North Carolina: Lean R to Toss Up Read Amy Walter's analysis: cookpolitical.com/analysis/natio…

Today, we’re shifting two Governor Race Ratings back in Democrats’ direction: #NCGov: Toss Up to Lean D #WAGov: Lean D to Likely D Jessica Taylor breaks down the changes here: cookpolitical.com/analysis/gover…

Lots of ratings shifts today at Cook Political Report: Amy Walter Electoral College moves: #NC Lean R --> Toss Up #MN & #NH Lean D --> Likely D cookpolitical.com/analysis/natio… And two shifts from me in our Governors ratings #NCGov Toss Up --> Lean D #WAGov Lean D --> Likely D

NC & GA both Toss Ups. But NC has been tougher get for D’s. Why? Black electorate in NC smaller than GA (20% vs. 29%), & in NC 45% electorate is white, non-college vs. 38% in GA. NC also more rural and small-town: Atlanta metro area makes up nearly 60% of the GA’s vote, the

NEW POD 🎙️ With Kamala Harris as the new nominee, Nevada is back in play for Democrats — Cook Political Report has shifted NV from lean R to toss-up again. Jessica Taylor joins this week to give her expert analysis on what's driving this turnaround. Listen: link.chtbl.com/BallotBattlegr…

After several sleepy months, Delaware’s Democratic gubernatorial primary finally heats up. cookpolitical.com/analysis/gover…

My latest on a very overlooked race! The Democratic frontrunners for #DEGov are accusing each other of ethical wrongdoings. But Bethany Hall-Long’s finance scandals seem to be the biggest drag, and at this point it looks like Matt Meyer has the momentum.

The fact that the debate is taking place at a time when many voters don’t have a firm opinion/idea of Harris makes this a uniquely consequential fall showdown. Polling up until then is benchmark in which to compare movement post-debate. cookpolitical.com/analysis/natio…

The Sept. 10 debate will be another “reset” for the 2024 campaign. For the first time ever, voters will be able to size up the candidates side-by-side. Amy Walter on what to know as we head into next week's crucial debate. cookpolitical.com/analysis/natio…

“Democrats have to compete everywhere, and this map is just incredibly difficult for them.” In Senate races, Republicans are on the offensive and Democrats have no margin for error.

With NH GOP Gov. Chris Sununu not seeking a fifth term, Dems finally have a chance to flip a seat that has vexed them for 8 years. Read Jessica Taylor's latest on next week's #NHGOV primary: cookpolitical.com/analysis/gover…

And this morning, Erin Covey joined Steve Inskeep on Morning Edition to discuss the battle for the U.S. House. npr.org/2024/09/05/nx-…

NEW Cook Political Report House ratings: a tight battle for control looms. Full overview by Erin Covey: cookpolitical.com/analysis/house… Lean/Likely/Solid GOP: 208 Lean/Likely/Solid Dem: 203 Toss Up: 24

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