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2012 RPR Electoral Vote Estimate (April 6, 2012) Romney vs. Obama

April 6, 2012 · 2:55 PM EDT

Maryland Primary Boosts Democratic Prospects

by Nathan L. Gonzales April 4, 2012 · 12:44 PM EDT

Only one of Roscoe Bartlett’s wishes came true last night. The 85 year-old GOP congressman won renomination in Maryland’s 6th District, but he’ll face wealthy financier John Delaney (D) in November’s general election.

Delaney defeated state Sen. Rob Garagiola, 54 percent to 29 percent, in the…

IE Director Is ‘Clear-Eyed and Cold-Blooded’

by Nathan L. Gonzales April 4, 2012 · 9:59 AM EDT

Travis Lowe was on the verge of selling life insurance 11 years ago. Now he’s a key part of helping House Democrats win back a majority.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee independent expenditure director “stumbled into politics,” as he says. At the University of Iowa, he was more…

Mitt Romney’s Weakness Is Also Strength — or Is It?

by Stuart Rothenberg April 3, 2012 · 9:34 AM EDT

I’m not sure we have ever seen a candidate quite like Mitt Romney.

For years, ever since he started running against Sen. John McCain for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination, Romney has tried to position himself to the right. In fact, four years ago, he succeeded in positioning himself…

In GOP Presidential Race, Fat Lady Finally Sings

by Stuart Rothenberg March 30, 2012 · 9:00 AM EDT

Finally, it’s over. The fight for the GOP nomination, that is.

It’s only March, but it seems as if the GOP race for president has been going on for an eternity. Now, however, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has won his party’s nomination and the right to take on President Barack Obama in…

For Martha McKenna, All Politics Is Personal

by Nathan L. Gonzales March 29, 2012 · 11:24 AM EDT

To her friends, Martha McKenna is Baltimore’s ambassador, but Democrats have chosen her to be a critical part of holding their Senate majority.

The 37-year-old Democratic operative was born in Chicago, but there is no question that Charm City is home. It’s where McKenna grew up, got her start…

If Lugar Loses, Will Indiana Really Be in Play?

by Stuart Rothenberg March 28, 2012 · 10:09 AM EDT

Now that the Club for Growth and other conservatives groups have decided to make a substantial investment in defeating veteran Indiana Sen. Dick Lugar, and polling suggests a tightening race, it should be pretty clear even to the Senator’s most loyal supporters that he has a very serious fight on…

Maine Senate: Winter Surprise

by Nathan L. Gonzales March 23, 2012 · 3:00 PM EDT

It's not very often one party picks up a U.S. Senate seat without supporting its nominee or spending any money, but that might happen this year in Maine.

Sen. Olympia Snowe's surprise retirement was the definition of a game-changer-- taking a safe Republican seat and moving it to the brink of…

New Jersey House: All in the Family

by Jessica Taylor March 23, 2012 · 2:59 PM EDT

Welcome to the Garden State grudge match.

In what's quickly becoming the most contentious intraparty incumbent primary on the East Coast, all eyes are on veteran Democratic lawmakers Bill Pascrell and Steve Rothman who are battling it out for a north New Jersey congressional seat each one says…

2012 Gubernatorial Overview (March 23, 2012)

March 23, 2012 · 2:58 PM EDT

In the shadow of the Republican presidential primary and the fights for the Senate and House, Republicans continue to be well-positioned to takeover governorships across the country. 

Republicans currently control 29 governorships compared to 20 for Democrats, with one Independent: Lincoln…