by David A. Hopkins In the 2018 midterm elections, 50% of eligible U.S. citizens turned out to vote. Because Americans are always less inclined to show up at the polls […]
Tag: election 2022
Nov. 27 letters to the editor
Nonpartisan forums important for voters The League of Women Voters of Morgantown-Monongalia County is a nonpartisan organization, never endorsing any political party or candidate. The League’s primary mission is to […]
The neglect of younger voters is a lost opportunity for political parties
by Mindy Romero The day after the midterm elections, President Joe Biden held a news conference where he praised the “young people of this nation” for showing up at the […]
A few words on post-election silence
A few words on the silence. As you doubtless recall, many of us regarded last week’s midterm election with existential dread. The path from there to the end of American […]
Toxic Trump must leave the stage
Former president Donald Trump appears ready and eager to announce another run for president. Perhaps it should be on the grievance or revenge ticket. If he does announce on Tuesday, […]
The question that matters most after the midterms
by Clive Crook Democrats performed much better than expected in the midterm elections last week. I should concede at the outset that I was among those who expected (and hoped, […]
8 takeaways from the midterms so far
by Jonathan Bernstein The midterm elections are neither a Republican landslide nor a Democratic surprise … but there is still a long way to go before we have winners in […]
Get ready for election month
Election denialism spreads among GOP candidates by Doyle McManus Don’t expect to learn the results of this year’s midterm contests on election night. Just as in 2020, we’re in for […]
Everything to know for Election Day
Election Day is just two days away, and if you didn’t go to early voting, we hope you’re preparing to hit the polls on Tuesday. To help you get ready, […]
Nov. 6 letters to the editor
Getting sick of dirty politics, attack ads Why is it that political ads have to be so nasty and hateful? I mean, what a person does in their private life […]
