How Trump Won, Again

He made gains in every corner of the country and with nearly every demographic group.

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Early Results Suggest the Polls Were Notably Accurate

Collectively they indicated that the presidential race would be close, and it appears they got it right without significantly underestimating Donald Trump’s support.

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On Midterms’ Hints, Down-Ballot Republicans and the Race for the House

What 2022 was telling us all along. And Trump has advantages that don’t seem transferable to his MAGA allies.

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‘There Were Signs’: How the Polls Anticipated Some of Trump’s Key Gains

The available data confirms that Donald Trump made inroads among Hispanic, Black and big-city voters. The results mean that, to a great extent, the pre-election polls had it right.

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The New Chip Shot in the N.F.L.: 50-Yard Field Goals

Kickers are better than ever, but the record pace of long attempts this season has been remarkable.

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Election Forecasts Try to Go Beyond the Polls. Are They Helping?

The forecasts, like those from Decision Desk HQ, Nate Silver and 538, are now ubiquitous, but their accuracy is hard to measure.

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How Democrats Lost Their Base and Their Message

Donald Trump’s populist pitch bumped Democrats off their traditional place in American politics.

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Obesity Drugs Would Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Proposal

The proposed rule could give millions of Americans access to the new drugs; it will also put pressure on the incoming Trump administration.

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Airlines Are Padding Flight Times. It’s Not Your Imagination.

Flying in America has become slower even as official statistics have shown improvement.

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