Category: Politics

The Postrider‘s Politics Editor Lars Emerson and Editor-in-Chief Michael Lovito are here to recap 2023 in our first episode of the new year — who were the most improved, weirdest, and most embarassing figures in 2023, and what moments stand ...

We told you before, we'll say it again: Biden was wise to run again.

2024 will be the largest election year in history. For the first time ever, nations consisting of over four billion people will participate in elections – including eight of the ten most populous countries and the three largest democracies: India, ...

2024 will be the largest election year in history. For the first time ever, nations consisting of over four billion people will participate in elections – including eight of the ten most populous countries and the three largest democracies: India, ...

It’s been a whirlwind of debates, mugshots, dropouts, and notable moments; with the Iowa caucuses in spitting distance, Lars, Michael, and Chris hop back in to check on their primary draft and talk about where the race is going! Check ...

Using midterm elections as a tool to predict the results of the next presidential election is never a good idea. Voter turnout is usually lower, local idiosyncrasies play a bigger role, and a lot can change in a mere two ...

How many times do we have to beat this drum?

Our 2024 Republican Vice Presidential Power Index is live, so Lars and Michael flip spots on the Politics Express podcast as Mike interviews Lars on the intricacies, strengths, shortfalls, and updates to the model from its 2020 Democrat-focused iteration. In ...

Use our time-tested tool to pick a given GOP nominee and find their strongest running mate.

If there is one particular niche we are known for here at The Postrider, it is our religious coverage of vice presidents, the vice presidential selection process, and what goes into a strong vice presidential pick. One of our notable ...

Though the presidential election will consume much of the attention, control of the Senate is very much at stake, and things don't look good for Democrats.

The first Republican primary debate looms in August so Lars, Michael, and Chris hop back in to check on their primary draft and talk about where the race is going! Check out the lineup and trade record here and listen to the ...

This week marks our fifth year at The Postrider, so it’s left us a bit nostalgic. Here are some reflections on why we cover politics the way we do and why we hope that makes us unique in the oversaturated world of content.

If the last few elections paint any picture, it's that a blue Texas is probably a matter of when, not if. Even if takes decades for Democrats to build an advantage in the Lone Star State, a win is likely far sooner than you think.

Many of America's great cities have yet to host a major party convention. In this piece, our Politics Editor suggests five cities that meet the political needs of the 21st century.

Ron DeSantis and Tim Scott enter the race and Lars and Michael hop back in to check on their primary draft! Check out the lineup and trade record here and listen to the discussion happen live in our latest Politics Express episode. ...

The major political party's conventions in 2024 are underwhelming. One is located in the most popular convention city... the other in the city the other party used four years prior. Does this matter?

Do you have strong feelings about the political goings-on in the United States? I bet you do – so please read on! One of my favorite things about The Postrider is that, no matter how broad or narrow this project ...

Politics Editor Lars Emerson is joined by Chris Choban to discuss the debt ceiling — what it is, why it exists, why it’s dangerous, and how can America get out of the pattern of debt ceiling impasses (yes, the trillion ...

Climate change is a serious problem deserving of a radical solution. But a lot of people (and the party's own electoral prospects) will be hurt if Democrats throw the baby out with the bathwater and ignore the role fossil fuels play in any transition.

Earlier this month, former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Along with former South Carolina Governor and Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump, he’s probably one of ...

Besides a former president, no other name dominates the 2024 GOP primary chatter more than Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. But his candidacy (and chance of being president) is incredibly inflated -- here's why.