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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

    Politics
    What happened to Nate SilverWhat happened to Nate Silver
    Politics

    Once beloved by progressives, Silver now feuds with them regularly. He tells us why.

    By Andrew Prokop
    2024 Elections
    3 winners and 2 losers from the Harris-Trump debate3 winners and 2 losers from the Harris-Trump debate
    2024 Elections

    This debate went a whole lot better for Democrats than the last one.

    By Andrew Prokop, Nicole Narea and 1 more
    2024 Elections
    What the polls show about Harris’s chances against TrumpWhat the polls show about Harris’s chances against Trump
    2024 Elections

    The key swing states have hair-raisingly tight margins. Who has the edge?

    By Andrew Prokop
    2024 Elections
    The Trump Arlington National Cemetery controversy, explainedThe Trump Arlington National Cemetery controversy, explained
    2024 Elections

    Shoving, insults, politicizing soldiers’ gravesites: Why the Arlington incident struck a chord.

    By Andrew Prokop
    2024 Elections
    Kamala Harris just revealed her formula for taking down TrumpKamala Harris just revealed her formula for taking down Trump
    2024 Elections

    She cited three familiar issues — but with new twists.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Why Kamala Harris is dodging the pressWhy Kamala Harris is dodging the press
    Politics

    There are real risks involved in doing interviews and press conferences. For the campaign, they may be worth taking.

    By Andrew Prokop
    2024 Elections
    Michelle Obama articulated something Democrats have been afraid to sayMichelle Obama articulated something Democrats have been afraid to say
    2024 Elections

    The party had lost hope. Now it has it back.

    By Andrew Prokop
    2024 Elections
    Is Tim Walz a progressive or a centrist — or both?Is Tim Walz a progressive or a centrist — or both?
    2024 Elections

    Everyone from Joe Manchin to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is singing his praises. Someone is going to be disappointed.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Is Kamala Harris beating Donald Trump in the polls?Is Kamala Harris beating Donald Trump in the polls?
    Politics

    Harris’s polling has improved. But has it improved by enough for her to win?

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    The roadmap: Where Project 2025 might take AmericaThe roadmap: Where Project 2025 might take America
    Politics

    The sweeping conservative plan for Trump’s second term is very real. Here’s what it actually says.

    By Andrew Prokop