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Montana Senate Rating: Move or Reaffirm?
July 18, 2013 · 9:17 AM EDT
Since Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., announced he would not seek re-election in late April, we have rated the Montana Senate race as a Pure Tossup — a reflection of our uncertainty about the Democratic candidacy of former Gov. Brian Schweitzer.
Yes, Schweitzer has always seemed ambitious. And yes,…
Despite Primary, Rounds Remains Favorite in South Dakota
July 15, 2013 · 11:42 AM EDT
State Sen. Larry Rhoden’s formal entry into the South Dakota GOP Senate race doesn’t fundamentally change the Republican contest. Former Gov. Mike Rounds remains the party’s favorite for the nomination and for the general election.
Some conservatives are still looking for an alternative to…
Gay Couples Could Face Different Campaign Money Rules Across States
July 11, 2013 · 9:30 AM EDT
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act, gay candidates and their spouses could face different campaign finance guidelines depending on their state.
Earlier this month, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee sent an advisory opinion request…
Rating Alison Lundergan Grimes’ Chances in Kentucky
July 10, 2013 · 9:30 AM EDT
Does the candidacy of Kentucky Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes, who is challenging Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, change McConnell’s re-election prospects? The answer depends on whether you think she will be 2014’s version of Linda Lingle or Heidi Heitkamp.
Lingle, a former two-term…
Texas Governor: Rick Perry Out, but …
July 9, 2013 · 11:42 PM EDT
Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s decision not to seek another term does not change the partisan outlook for the 2014 Texas gubernatorial race.
State Attorney General Greg Abbott becomes the clear favorite for the GOP nomination and for election as the Lone Star State’s next governor. Here is an…
Democrats Rally Against Bill Clinton’s Record
July 5, 2013 · 9:30 AM EDT
What do you call a politician who supports the Defense of Marriage Act and a balanced federal budget? Today, that describes a conservative Republican. Sixteen years ago, that was a two-term Democratic president.
Bill Clinton is a rock star among Democrats. He’s one of the most requested…
It’s Uphill All the Way for Social Conservatives
July 3, 2013 · 10:17 AM EDT
Although the seemingly unstoppable march of cultural liberalism took pause during the years of Ronald Reagan and even into the 1990s, it is back on track. Liberals will applaud it and conservatives will dread it, but it is silly to deny its strength.
Television and movies reflect our current…
Massachusetts Senate Moves to Safe After Markey Win
July 2, 2013 · 11:04 AM EDT
After three consecutive competitive Senate elections in Massachusetts, it looks like we’re in for a dry spell.
Rep. Edward J. Markey, a Democrat, won the June 25 special election by a convincing 10 points, and there is little evidence he will be vulnerable when the seat is up again in November…
Ohio 14: Running Again for the First Time
June 28, 2013 · 2:00 PM EDT
You can’t get appointed to the House of Representatives, but Republican Dave Joyce’s experience is about as close as it gets.
When GOP Rep. Steve LaTourette announced his retirement late in the cycle last year, local Republican officials chose Joyce to replace him on the ballot. Joyce defeated…