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Partisans Commission Nonpartisan Polls

by Nathan L. Gonzales August 13, 2008 · 8:46 PM EDT

The roles of partisan, strategist, journalist and advocate are fuzzier than ever before. Democratic activist and blogger Markos Moulitsas has commissioned a series of polls in U.S. Senate races across the country this cycle, using the nonpartisan polling firm Research 2000.

“I know the polling…

Colts Coach Favors Obama

by Nathan L. Gonzales August 11, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT

Once criticized for speaking to a conservative Christian group, Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy favors Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) in the presidential election.

“I was an Obama guy in the primaries,” Dungy said in an interview with Kenny Mayne in the Aug. 11 issue of ESPN the Magazine.…

Louisiana 4: Fleming’s Poll Shows Wide Lead in Primary

August 8, 2008 · 12:04 AM EDT

John Fleming is ahead in the crowded GOP field in Louisiana’s 4th district, according to a recently-released poll for his campaign.

Fleming, who is a doctor and a businessman, received 43 percent in the survey, conducted July 25-27 by Southern Media & Opinion Research. Businessman Chris Gorman,…

Obama’s Choices for Veep Are Far Better Than McCain’s Are

by Stuart Rothenberg August 7, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT

Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain hasn’t had a bad couple of weeks. First, the presumptive White House nominee turns the conventional wisdom on its head and outpoints Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) on the Democratic hopeful’s trip to Europe. Instead of Obama using his photo opportunities with British…

Wal-Mart Sends Mixed Political Signals

by Nathan L. Gonzales August 6, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT

If indeed Wal-Mart is mobilizing its employees to vote against Democrats, it’s sending a mixed message with its political action committee donations.

Wal-Mart is on pace to give more money to House Democrats this cycle than House Republicans for the first time ever. And as Wal-Mart’s…

Will Third-Party Candidates Make the Difference in Top Races?

by Nathan L. Gonzales August 5, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT

Every cycle there is buzz about third-party candidates drawing votes from one candidate and throwing the election to another. This cycle is no different. But not all third-party candidacies are equal.

In Ohio’s 15th district, state Sen. Steve Stivers (R) and Franklin County Commissioner Mary Jo…

DCCC Money Could Tip the Balance in Races at the Wire

by Stuart Rothenberg August 4, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT

With House Republicans still reeling over the party’s brand problems, President Bush’s unpopularity and the Democrats’ advantage on every domestic issue, money remains a major headache for the National Republican Congressional Committee.

At the end of June, the NRCC had $8.4 million in the…

Kentucky Senate: Lunsford Parts Ways with Media Consultant

by Nathan L. Gonzales August 2, 2008 · 1:06 PM EDT

With less than 100 days remaining until Election Day, Democrat Bruce Lunsford has parted ways with his media consultants, Struble Eichenbaum.

Lunsford, a wealthy businessman who is expected to invest millions of dollars of his own money into the campaign, was a late entry into the race against…

Hey, Big Spender: Incumbents’ Strategy Differs

by Nathan L. Gonzales August 2, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT

In a year when many GOP incumbents are considered vulnerable, there appear to be two classes of Republicans emerging when it comes to campaign cash: those who spent money early and forfeited their cash advantage and those who maintain their advantage by either saving their money or raising enough…

Illinois 6: Roskam’s Poll Shows Him in Strong Position

by Nathan L. Gonzales August 1, 2008 · 11:48 AM EDT

Freshman Rep. Peter Roskam (R) is in strong position for the fall, despite trying to win reelection in Sen. Barack Obama’s (D) back yard, according to a poll just released by his campaign.

According to a July 20-22 survey by Public Opinion Strategies for the congressman’s campaign, Roskam leads…