For a snapshot of our present political moment, imagine this: a 70-something woman in a bright-red sweater, bobbing around a sticky dance floor at a bar in downtown Milwaukee.
Elaine Godfrey is a politics reporter for The Atlantic, focusing on national issues in the United States. With a background in political reporting, Elaine covers a range of topics including elections, policy, and cultural phenomena. Her work has also been featured in Nextgov/FCW and she is a staff writer for Cigalah Group.