The Cook Report

By Charlie Cook

The public likes Democrats more than Republicans. But it also hates "Obamacare" more than it loves it.

By Charlie Cook

Conservatives who think their party can prosper by opposing immigration reform are kidding themselves.

By Charlie Cook

Constant controversies could prevent the president from getting much credit for the improving economy.

By Charlie Cook

Washington institutions not known for fessing up to their mistakes are demonstrating admirable introspection.

By Charlie Cook

They’re attacking the president where he’s least vulnerable at a time when they have minimal credibility.

By Charlie Cook

As a tactical matter, a subterranean campaign will score more direct hits on the president.

By Charlie Cook

Forget Mark Sanford’s win in the Palmetto State. The race to watch this year is Virginia’s gubernatorial contest.

By Charlie Cook

Democrats think they have the youth vote locked up. Think again.

By Charlie Cook

No matter what the investigation yields, lawmakers should fight the urge to politicize the tragedy.

By Charlie Cook

The decline of swing districts and the rise of partisanship spells trouble for House Democrats.