It’s 11 weeks until the deadline for the supercommittee to reduce federal budget deficits by at least $1.5 trillion over 10 years or else trigger across-the-board spending cuts, including big cuts in defense.
As Americans shift their focus away from terrorism and toward the nation’s economic…
Even though California is the largest state in country, political handicappers essentially ignored the Golden State in the fight for the House over the past decade.
Ten years ago, the congressional map was drawn so effectively to protect incumbents that few seats were competitive and even…
With three weeks to go before the Sept. 13 special election in Nevada's 2nd district, both parties are taking a fresh look at the race and re-evaluating their strategies for the stretch run. But even though the race isn't over, Republicans are starting to believe that they've avoided yet another…
Congressional job approval is at an all-time low, and there’s no shortage of anger aimed at the Beltway. There’s also no shortage of people looking to take advantage of the unpopularity of both Republicans and Democrats.
On the surface, Americans Elect, No Labels and Ruck.us might look like…
Each time a statewide election rolls around in Wisconsin, former Gov. Tommy Thompson’s name surfaces. And each time, Thompson — who was in the GOP presidential race for just more than four months in the middle of 2007 — refuses to rule himself in or out until, finally, he announces he won’t run.
…Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District won’t exist much longer but that’s not stopping the competition for the seat in a special election next month.
A new 2nd C.D. will continue to exist, but because Nevada gained a seat during reapportionment, the district will likely be dramatically redrawn.…
Four gubernatorial races this fall have turned into remarkably boring contests, with each party likely to hold its two governorships. Next year is only looking slightly more exciting, but Democrats are on the defensive since Republicans only hold three of the eleven states up in 2012.
DELAWARE…
Last week, I canceled my room reservation for the week of the Iowa straw poll. I am not going to Ames.
With Mitt Romney, Rick Perry and Jon Huntsman not participating in what is already an event of dubious predictive value, the Ames event became little more than an opportunity to consume large…
Individual & Group Subscriptions Available