President Donald Trump is marking his 200th day since returning to the White House on Thursday, concluding a second 100 days back in office that were different from his first. Trump’s first 100 days were propelled by preplanning undertaken during transition as he simultaneously responded to news events. Although White House officials contend they also […]

President Donald Trump asked Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) to call the state legislature in for a special session where they could approve new Congressional maps that would redraw district lines in favor of Republicans. That kicked off a partisan back-and-forth, with Democratic states such as California and New York threatening to redraw their maps in […]

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is running for governor in South Carolina, she announced Monday. Mace’s declaration comes after months of speculation, sometimes emanating from herself, about whether she would run. She often openly wondered “if I were governor,” or suggested she may be “forced” to run. The South Carolina Representative announced her decision at an […]

While the better-funded candidate typically beats out their competitors each election cycle, the republic the founders crafted allows grassroots movements to fuel major political upsets.  It’s well known that the candidate who spends the most is usually the victor. For example, more than 90% of candidates who spend the most win when it comes to House seats.  […]