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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

David: Democrats, it’s time to worry about the 2022 midterms

David: Democrats, it’s time to worry about the 2022 midterms

January 12, 2022

As the 2022 midterms approach in an incredibly polarized country, it’s time for Democrats to panic. President Joe Biden’s approval rates are plummeting, COVID-19 cases and inflation are rising and...

Ortiz: Letters From Berlin, Part 2: To create a coalition

Ortiz: Letters From Berlin, Part 2: To create a coalition

October 15, 2021

Germany’s election results match conventional wisdom, but how we got there was exciting. The Social Democratic Party took first nationally and was closely matched by the Union (of the Christian Democratic...

Ortiz: Letters From Berlin, Part 1: Who Replaces Merkel?

Ortiz: Letters From Berlin, Part 1: Who Replaces Merkel?

September 24, 2021

Throughout my time in high school and at Northwestern, I’ve gained a penchant for electoral politics, both in the United States and abroad. With the rise of fast, consistent internet in the 2010s, I...

Linda Sandor (SESP ‘20) makes calls as part of her job with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

As results slowly roll in, students see results of their work with state Democratic campaigns

November 5, 2020

After graduating from Northwestern this past year, Linda Sandor (SESP ’20) knew she wanted to be involved in politics. She’d taken a speechwriting class with political science Prof. Cody Keenan...

While progressive insurgent candidates may struggle to gain traction amid social distancing guidelines, incumbent performance may be a more relevant factor in election outcomes as officials mobilize their coronavirus response.

“Uncharted territory”: While COVID-19 may halt momentum, insurgent campaigns could gain from increased scrutiny on incumbents

May 10, 2020

When Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) suspended his presidential campaign, supporters turned to down-ballot races to further progressive ideals in the Democratic Party. But for progressive figureheads trying...

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