
Elections
Is that ‘Voting Behavior Research Document’ in your mailbox legit?
They focus on what they call the “Rising American Electorate” — unmarried women, people of color, and millennials.
6 years ago
Political ads aim to steer your emotions. Here’s how they do that
How black-and-white photos, rolled-up sleeves and other political ad tropes are being used this election
6 years ago
Political signs have little impact on elections, expert says
On average, lawn signs increase vote share by 1.7 percentage points.
6 years ago
Wolf lead in Pa. gubernatorial race widens in new poll
A new Franklin and Marshall poll is good news for Democrats Gov. Tom Wolf and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey.
6 years ago
Despite running for reelection in a historically blue state, New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez is struggling to maintain a lead over Republican challenger Bob Hugin.
Air Date: November 1, 2018
Listen 14:30MacArthur, Kim clash over health care, taxes in TV debate
Republican Rep. Tom MacArthur and Democratic challenger Andy Kim sparred over health care and taxes in a debate televised statewide on NJTV.
6 years ago
Sen. Toomey raises alarms about Trump’s new ethanol policy
The issue pits corn-growers against refiners
6 years ago
Casey, Barletta rooted in same region, but see vastly different worlds in U.S. Senate bid
Hailing from neighboring counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the two major candidates are rooted in the same challenges, but are coming up with very different solutions.
6 years ago
Listen 6:33Carper faces off against three challengers in Delaware U.S. Senate debate
A mostly congenial discussion dominated the Tuesday night debate featuring all four candidates running for U.S. Senate in Delaware.
6 years ago
U.S. Supreme Court rejects another GOP appeal over changes to congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to consider another appeal by Republican state lawmakers over this year’s changes to Pennsylvania ...
6 years ago
Suburban Philly congressional race more expensive than U.S. Senate contest
With midterm elections a week away, political action committees that have no campaign contribution limits ...
6 years ago
Pa. Senate Dems are using a stalled sex abuse bill in campaign ads. Will it help them?
The new commercial is running in competitive districts in suburban Philadelphia.
6 years ago
Election Day freebies not allowed for the 2018 midterms
In previous election years, sporting an 'I Voted' sticker on Election Day could get you some free stuff, but it turns out that's illegal during elections for federal office.
6 years ago
Listen 2:17Philly-area GOP congressmen trying to keep distance from President Trump
While one prominent U.S. representative from South Jersey is running on the Trump record, most of the GOP members of Congress are distancing themselves from the president.
6 years ago
Listen 5:18So far, Pa.’s absentee ballot returns point to high-turnout midterm
The DOS said as of Friday, the total number of absentee ballots requested is approaching 200,000.
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