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2009 Back Issues

January 2, 2009 · 12:05 AM EST

The following are past races covered in the print edition of The Rothenberg Political Report. Back issues are not sold individually and are not available online. Subscriptions are available via credit card on the website or by check. All subscriptions are delivered via regular U.S. mail.

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Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!

December 22, 2008 · 12:05 AM EST

We hope that you’ve enjoyed our coverage this year and appreciate your readership. We know you can’t fathom life without the Rothenberg Political Report, but for the next week or so, you’ll have to make due. We’ll be back next year and ready to jump into 2010.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Stu…

Florida 22: West Seeks 2010 Rematch With Klein

December 21, 2008 · 12:05 AM EST

Retired Lt. Col. Allen West (R) lost his recent challenge to Rep. Ron Klein (D) in Florida’s 22nd district, but his campaign continues. West announced his 2010 candidacy this week.

Despite being heavily outspent and neglected by the national and state Republican parties, West lost to Klein by 10…

New Print Edition: Illinois 10 & Ohio 1

December 19, 2008 · 11:39 AM EST

The December 19, 2008 print edition of the Rothenberg Political Report is on its way to subscribers. This is our final edition of the year. Our first issue next year will be the 2010 Senate Outlook. Happy Holidays!

Normally, the print edition comes out every two weeks. Subscribers get in-depth…

Rothenberg’s End of the Year Awards for 2008 Campaigns

by Stuart Rothenberg December 17, 2008 · 9:05 PM EST

After each election, I offer my selections for the “best” and the “worst” of the cycle. As in past years, I’ll offer up a few worthwhile nominees for each category before I make my selections.

If you don’t agree with these choices, feel free to send your ideas to my editors or to your favorite…

White House 2012 Polls: Not So Fast

by Nathan L. Gonzales December 15, 2008 · 10:05 PM EST

Barack Obama hasn’t even been sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, and the media can’t wait to name a leading candidate to take him on in four years.

Incessant speculation and polling are staples of today’s media, and any talk about the 2012 presidential race should be labeled…

Shocked About the Blagojevich Scandal? You Shouldn’t Be

by Stuart Rothenberg December 14, 2008 · 10:05 PM EST

Much like the feigned outrage that Capt. Louis Renault (actor Claude Rains) exhibited in the movie “Casablanca” at the idea that gambling was going on in Rick’s Café Americain, the shock that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) hasn’t been entirely ethical is a bit hard to take.

Blagojevich has…

Republicans Should Quit Celebrating and Face Reality

by Nathan L. Gonzales December 12, 2008 · 2:50 PM EST

It’s understandable that Republicans are looking for any glimmer of good news after getting drubbed in consecutive election cycles. But their celebration over recent victories in Georgia and Louisiana is over the top and leaves the party ignoring electoral reality.

“Our success in Georgia with…

Louisiana 2: Former Landrieu Chief of Staff Aided Jefferson Challenger

by Nathan L. Gonzales December 10, 2008 · 11:05 PM EST

There are plenty of Democrats who aren’t particularly sad that indicted Louisiana Rep. William Jefferson (D) will not be returning to Congress after his upset defeat on Saturday. Those Democrats may be surprised that Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu’s (D) former chief of staff, Ron Faucheux, helped…

In This Case, It’s Fair to Blame the Messenger

by Stuart Rothenberg December 9, 2008 · 11:05 PM EST

It’s December, and we’re all filled with the holiday spirit. So I thought it was time for me to write a piece disagreeing with one of my fellow Roll Call columnists.

David Winston argues in his Dec. 1 column that Republicans lost in November, and will lose again, if they continue to rely on…