With impeachment hearings against President Donald Trump around the corner, a handful of senators have landed in the national spotlight.
In a heated exchange, Republican Sen. Cory Gardner pointed out that dynamic to reporters at the Colorado Chamber of Commerce last week. “Why is it when you all…
Republicans are heading to the city in their quest for the majority.
While urban areas have recently eluded Republicans, there’s one exception: Staten Island, where Republicans have historically prevailed in the toughest circumstances. That came to an end — or at least a pause — when Democrat Max…
Candidate Conversation - Jeremy Staat (R)
California’s 8th District — Rating: Solid Republican
Interview Date: Oct. 22, 2019
Date of Birth: Oct. 10, 1976 (Bakersville, Calif.)
Education: Bakersfield College (attended 1994-96); Arizona State Univ. (attended 1996-98, bachelor’s 2009); Liberty…
The recent race in Louisiana may not be a bellwether, but it’s more evidence of the growing geographic divide in the country.
On Saturday, voters in Louisiana headed to the polls to vote in the primary election for governor. Louisiana has a “jungle primary” system, where all candidates regardless…
With President Donald Trump struggling to recreate his 2016 Electoral College victory, control of the Senate should be regarded as in play. Republicans are still more likely than not to maintain control of the Senate, but Democrats have a legitimate path to control, particularly if they win the…
Alabama. Doug Jones (D), elected 2017 special (50%). Nov. 8 filing deadline. March 3 primary. March 31 runoff. Jones remains the most vulnerable senator in the country, but some Republicans admit he’s not in terrible shape at this stage of the race. Republicans are facing a crowded primary, where…
Kentucky. Mitch McConnell (R), elected 1984 (50%), 1990 (52%), 1996 (55%), 2002 (65%), 2008 (53%) and 2014 (56%). Jan. 28 filing deadline. May 19 primary. The Bluegrass State is set to host one of the most expensive Senate races in the country, even if it’s not one of the most competitive. The…
North Carolina. Thom Tillis (R), elected 2014 (49%). Dec. 20 filing. March 3 primary. It’s not even Fall yet, but Republicans have already spent a few million dollars on the race. Garland Tucker, the retired CEO of Triangle Capital Corporation, has spent nearly $1 million on cable in his bid for…
Republicans are publicly celebrating impeachment as a political boon and trying to hold House Democrats’ feet to the fire with television ads and protests. But without credible challengers, it’s little more than expensive hot air.
Last week, President Donald Trump’s campaign manager bragged about…
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