Edward-Isaac Dovere

The Trump Suburban Squirm

Democratic candidates in this fall’s elections are doing their best to make sure that the former president is still on the ballot.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• September 7, 2021

What California’s Recall Election Says About America

Gavin Newsom’s struggles could spell trouble for Democrats everywhere.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• August 27, 2021

The Threat of a Cuomo Comeback

Absent further action by the state legislature, the governor could run for his old job next year—and a recent poll suggests he would have a shot at victory.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• August 11, 2021

The Next Face of the Democratic Party

Hakeem Jeffries could end up being the first Black speaker of the House—but not all progressives are happy about his rise.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• August 10, 2021

Biden’s Strategy: Treat Trump Like a ‘Crazy Person’

The 46th president’s slate of problems to deal with includes the erratic behavior of the 45th.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• July 20, 2021

What Is Pete Buttigieg Doing?

The secretary of transportation is on the road, talking infrastructure with anyone who will listen.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• June 8, 2021

Andrew Yang, Political Kardashian

Yang is the first celebrity candidate who’s famous for being a celebrity candidate—and he’s defined the New York City mayoral race around him.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• May 28, 2021

What Biden Didn’t Realize About His Presidency

In his first interview after his inauguration, Biden explained what he got wrong about Trump—and what he still hoped to squeeze out of Republicans.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• May 25, 2021

The Inside Story of Joe Biden’s Most Fateful Decision

His mind was made up about a 2020 presidential run—until it wasn’t.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• May 18, 2021

What Kamala Harris Has Learned About Being Vice President

Everyone expects Harris to run for president again one day, but her job requires her to avoid even the appearance of preparing for her political future.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• May 17, 2021

The First Congressman to Take Parental Leave Is Ready to Fight for It

Democrat Colin Allred of Texas wants to make paid parental leave possible for everyone. The White House appears poised to join him.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• April 27, 2021

Democrats’ No. 1 Target for 2022

If Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin seeks reelection, the race could be a key test of Trumpism’s viability in a swing state.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• April 20, 2021

Vaccine Refusal Will Come at a Cost—For All of Us

People who refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine will have higher health-care costs. The rest of us will foot the bill.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• April 10, 2021

The Strange Life of a Congressional Trump Basher, After Trump

Representative Eric Swalwell built a public profile criticizing the ex-president. He’s still figuring out what’s next.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• March 31, 2021

Democrats Are Failing the Schools Test

The fight between politicians, parents, and teachers over school reopenings could soon affect elections.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• March 24, 2021

The Left’s Answer to Trump Is 6 Foot 8 and Wears Shorts in February

There’s never been a statewide politician like John Fetterman. Now he’s a front-runner for the U.S. Senate.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• March 11, 2021

Of Course Andrew Cuomo Isn’t Going to Resign

But his dream of a fourth term is slipping away.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• March 6, 2021

The Window for D.C. Statehood Won’t Be Open Forever

But Democrats are taking their time weighing their next move.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• February 19, 2021

What Does This Man Know That Other Democrats Don’t?

Governor Roy Cooper’s winning streak in North Carolina may be hard for purple- or red-state leaders to replicate.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• February 5, 2021

How Biden Plans to Beat Republican Obstructionism

History suggests that Joe Biden and the Democrats are going to have a tough two years and a disaster in the midterms. Here’s their plan to avoid that.

• Edward-Isaac Dovere
• January 22, 2021