Stories by
Tamara Keith
Senior Political Correspondent
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.
Republican 'cavalry' arrives with a Trump-backed $150 million ad blitz in key racesTamara Keith, Stephen Fowler | Sep 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Vance, Trump issue plea for Americans to vote Republican on last night of conventionTamara Keith, Maham Javaid | Sep 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP conventionMaham Javaid, Tamara Keith | Sep 10, 2026, 1:17 AM UTC
Trump promises $5,000 dividend in convention speech, but only if Republicans winTamara Keith, Maham Javaid | Sep 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

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
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
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
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
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

