Chuck Todd

One of the oldest mantras in politics holds that “all politics is local.”

Whatever happens in the first debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, it’s guaranteed to be among the most consequential moments of this campaign.

If there is one consistent pattern this spring in political polling, it’s how differently voters are treating the presidential race and the down-ballot races.

For as long as I’ve covered politics, the “hold your nose and vote” trope has been a staple in the zeitgeist.

One of the worst attributes of our society at times is the search for someone to blame.

It’s not surprising that so many voters have indicated disinterest in this election. But it is alarming.

Analysis: Don't discount voters' interest in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s third-party candidacy, even if he seems to be trying not to be taken seriously.

It’s not easy leading a political party these days.

If history is any guide, it’s likely we aren’t going to see any significant movement in the polls until the very last minute of the 2024 election.

Joe Biden attracted both types of vacillating swing voters in 2020: the aspirational and the transactional. He needs to get back to appeals to both groups to win again.

An important aspect of the debate over TikTok — privacy — has gotten lost as Congress considers legislation that could force a sale or lead to a ban of the app.