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Gubernatorial Update (August 27, 2010)

August 27, 2010 · 9:56 AM EDT

Republican prospects have taken a hit in the races for governor in Colorado and Connecticut putting a dent in the potential for a huge year for the GOP. Republicans are still in strong position but we’re revising our outlook downward slightly from a minimum GOP gain of eight seats to a range of a…

Debt: One Campaign Issue Parties Are Very Familiar With

by Nathan L. Gonzales August 26, 2010 · 2:00 PM EDT

Even with the economy and ballooning national debt at the top of voters’ minds this fall, don’t be surprised when the Republican and Democratic campaign committees dig into the red to help pay for expensive television ads across the country.

Extending a line of credit is a common practice for…

Missouri 4: Incumbent Security?

by Nathan L. Gonzales August 25, 2010 · 10:35 PM EDT

Ike Skelton isn’t going to be able to run as a fresh face. The Democratic congressman was first elected to Congress in 1976 when Jimmy Carter was winning the White House. But he will run as a proven commodity that has delivered for the military interests of Missouri’s 4th District for 17 terms.

Washington Senate: Painting the Evergreen State Red?

by Nathan L. Gonzales August 25, 2010 · 10:34 PM EDT

There’s been a lot of talk this year about whether 2010 will be another 1994. Well Republicans certainly hope so in Washington, where three-term Sen. Patty Murray (D) has gone from safe to virtually a toss-up in only a few months.

Republicans got the recruit they were looking for, former state…

We Have a Winner in Florida…PPP!

by Stuart Rothenberg August 25, 2010 · 4:35 PM EDT

Folks, we have a winner in Florida.

No, I’m not talking about Sunshine State primary victors Rick Scott, the Republican nominee for governor, and Kendrick Meek, the Democratic nominee for Senate.

Public Policy Polling, a Democratic firm that uses automated polling technology, came closer to…

Mixed News in Tuesday’s Results

by Stuart Rothenberg August 25, 2010 · 3:46 PM EDT

Tuesday’s results were an uncomfortable reminder to strategists in both parties that this is a strange election cycle. While the surprises were on the Republican side, they confirm a level of dissatisfaction, at least on the political right, with politics as usual and established politicians.

Ohio Senate Race Moved to Toss-Up/Tilt Republican

August 24, 2010 · 10:34 AM EDT

Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher (D) remains unreasonably optimistic about his prospects in the Senate race given his financial disadvantages, his standing in the polls, his campaign staff turnover and the national political environment. While Republican Rob Portman’s record certainly gives plenty for…

House Ratings Changes in GA8, IL11, TX17, TX23, WA3

August 23, 2010 · 3:28 PM EDT

Georgia 8. Republicans had a hard time finding a credible challenger to Democratic Cong. Jim Marshall. But now that state Rep. Austin Scott is in the race, this district becomes dramatically more interesting. Marshall has proven his skill since he was first elected in 2002, but he faces a…