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New York 26: Lewis’ Exit Leaves Lee and Bellavia for GOP

May 2, 2008 · 3:00 PM EDT

Talking Phone Book president Rick Lewis (R) dropped out of the race on Thursday, leaving businessman Chris Lee and Iraq War veteran David Bellavia in the GOP field. It’s still unclear whether the Erie County establishment is ready to get behind Lee, but either way, the seat being left vacant by…

Illinois 11: Baldermann out, Ozinga In

May 2, 2008 · 3:00 PM EDT

Local Republicans selected wealthy businessman Martin Ozinga III to replace Tim Baldermann on the ballot in the district left open by the retirement of Cong. Jerry Weller (R). The action was necessary after nominee Tim Baldermann dropped out of the race. Ozinga, who raised $446,035 in April,…

Pennsylvania 3: Dahlkemper Wins Primary

May 2, 2008 · 3:00 PM EDT

Political neophyte Kathy Dahlkemper won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District, which includes Erie County and much of northwest Pennsylvania. The pro-life/anti-death penalty Democrat is the director of the Lake Erie Arboretum. The presence of Independent candidate Steve Porter in…

For McCain, There’s Only One Perfect Candidate for Veep

by Stuart Rothenberg May 1, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT

We all hear the same names mentioned as prospective running mates for John McCain: former Office of Management and Budget Director and one-time U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and even former…

2008 Gubernatorial Ratings

April 29, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT

Here are our latest gubernatorial ratings. Democrats currently hold 28 governorships compared to 22 for the Republicans.



TOSS-UP (1 R, 0 D)
  • MO Open (Blunt, R)
NARROW ADVANTAGE INCUMBENT PARTY (1 R, 1 D)
  • Daniels (R-IN)
  • Gregoire (D-WA)
CLEAR ADVANTAGE INCUMBENT PARTY (0 R,…

Forget Expectations — Now Delegates Are What Really Matters

by Stuart Rothenberg April 28, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT

So, the Democratic race continues.

Despite of all of the truly silly spin about how much ground Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) made up in the Keystone State and all of the bashing of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) for remaining in the race (especially by one rather loud TV host on one of the…

For McCain, This Could Be as Good As It’s Going to Get

by Stuart Rothenberg April 24, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT

Republicans are feeling their oats these days.

Democratic Sens. Barack Obama (Ill.) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) are battling it out for their party’s nomination, arguing about the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the meaning of Clinton’s inaccurate recollections about her trip to Bosnia many years…

Louisiana 6: Obama Debuts in GOP Ad

April 22, 2008 · 3:02 PM EDT

At risk of losing another special election, the National Republican Congressional Committee is trying to use Sen. Barack Obama to drag down the Democratic nominee in a new television ad. It’s the first time this cycle Republicans have used the front runner for the Democratic presidential…

DCCC Candidates Scoring Well With ‘Bitter’ U.S. Voters

by Stuart Rothenberg April 21, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama may think that some voters “cling” to their guns and their religion out of bitterness and frustration, but the folks at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee seem content to woo those candidates and appeal to those voters.

Indeed, one of the reasons…

New Print Edition: 2008 House Outlook

April 18, 2008 · 4:00 PM EDT
The April 18, 2008 print edition of the Rothenberg Political Report is on its way to subscribers. The print edition comes out every two weeks and the content is not available online. Subscribers get in-depth analysis of the most competitive races in the country, as well as quarterly House and…