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Tamara Keith

Senior Political Correspondent

Carpetbagger allegation, misplaced valor make Nevada's safe red House seat competitive

Carpetbagger allegation, misplaced valor make Nevada's safe red House seat competitive

Tamara Keith | Oct 7, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Northern Nevada has a reliably red congressional seat, represented by a Republican since it was drawn in the early 1980s. A complicated candidate and a potential blue wave this year could change that.
Data centers are a political issue crossing party lines, driving voters to candidates
Data centers are a political issue crossing party lines, driving voters to candidates
Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong called for a moratorium on data centers. So did Ohio Republican governor hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, as data centers begin to dominate campaigns.
Tamara Keith | Aug 8, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Primaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressives
Primaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressives
Democratic primary elections in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota have made the Midwest a test case for whether progressive candidates can win in competitive states and what electability really means.
Tamara Keith | Aug 4, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
To win over working-class voters, Democrats need to stop talking about democracy
To win over working-class voters, Democrats need to stop talking about democracy
Working-class voters have moved away from the Democratic Party. Winning them back is key to the party's future, a new reports shows. But first, the messaging has to change.
Tamara Keith | Jul 29, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018
Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018
Heading to Georgia on Wednesday, President Trump is campaigning more often this year than he did in the same period for 2018 and has already rallied for a dozen candidates in toss-up races.
Tamara Keith | Jul 22, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Platner's voters are reeling as Maine Democratic Party races to choose his replacement
Platner's voters are reeling as Maine Democratic Party races to choose his replacement
Graham Platner generated enthusiasm in Maine with his progressive policies. Now he's out of the race, and his supporters have to decide what's next, as Maine Democrats prepare to choose a nominee.
Tamara Keith | Jul 14, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC