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Alex Roarty

Alex Roarty
Alex is the chief political correspondent for National Journal Hotline. Since joining National Journal in 2010, he has covered House and Senate races, the GOP presidential primary, and the 2012 presidential campaign. Prior to joining National Journal, he covered Pennsylvania politics and government, most recently as editor of the Harrisburg-based PoliticsPA.com.
Policy

National Security Eclipses Economy as Voters' Top Concern, GOP Poll Finds

Republican strategists believe a growing body of evidence suggests that America's foreign policy could play a pivotal role in the next election.

  • Josh Kraushaar and Alex Roarty, National Journal
Policy

This Senate Race Will Be a Referendum on Obama's National Security Policy

The new Intelligence Committee chairman Sen. Richard Burr has based his reelection campaign on hopes that voters care more about foreign policy than the economy.

  • Alex Roarty, National Journal
Policy

With National Security Emerging as a Top Issue, Candidates Adjust Strategies

In Arkansas, Democrats thought Tom Cotton's hawkishness would be a major vulnerability. Now, it's a late-breaking asset. By Alex Roarty

  • Alex Roarty, National Journal
Policy

First Iraq Vet to Serve in the Senate Drops Out of Race

The Montana Democrat is ending his campaign for a full term after being accused of plagiarizing his Army War College thesis. By Emily Schultheis and Alex Roarty

  • Emily Schultheis and Alex Roarty, National Journal