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A bellwether race for governor of New Jersey looks closer than many expected
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Moderate governors offer a better model than a charming socialist in New York

New York will make headlines. But keep an eye on New Jersey and Virginia, too

Though the predictive power of these contests has shrunk of late

Democrats’ hopes to regain power in Congress may turn on a vote in California on November 4th

Some brawl in public while others pursue cross-party deals

Having Donald Trump in the White House but not on the ballot is ideal for the party