11/16: Candidates Already Courting Voters for 2010 Races
The election is about a year away — but that didn’t stop these candidates from touting their views. Roughly 500 people received a glimpse of Republican candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate and Colorado governorship on Friday evening at Candidate Search 2010 at the Budweiser Events Center. The event, which was attended mostly by people who identified themselves as Republicans, was hosted by the Tea Party of Northern... [Read More...]
11/12: Democrat’s Exit Could Clear the Way for Tea Party vs. GOP Incumbent Bennett
Conservatives have turned to Florida as the central front in their battle with the GOP establishment, but the battle for the Republican Senate nomination in Utah could emerge as the real Tea Party contest. State Attorney General Mark Shurtleff’s exit from the race last week paved the way for other candidates to emerge. Though none of them hold statewide offices, or even local ones, they do appear to stand a better chance of luring conservative activists. Click... [Read More...]
11/11: Republicans Edge Ahead of Democrats in 2010 Vote
Republicans have moved ahead of Democrats by 48% to 44% among registered voters in the latest update on Gallup’s generic congressional ballot for the 2010 House elections, after trailing by six points in July and two points last month. Click here to read the full article Read More →
11/10: Now, GOP Has the Numbers
In the wake of the Nov. 3 elections, two developments have gotten the most attention: The huge swing among independent voters from Democrat to Republican and the “enthusiasm” gap between Republicans and conservatives, who turned out in large numbers, and Democrats and liberals/moderates, who didn’t. If these trends hold true in 2010, a whole lot of Democrats are in danger of losing their seats. None more, perhaps, than Senate Majority... [Read More...]
11/10: 10 Senate Seats Most Likely to Flip
After struggling for two consecutive cycles on the Senate battlefield, Republicans seem poised to make a comeback in 2010. With 37 seats up for grabs — and Democrats defending 19 of them — the GOP is flexing its muscles in Democratic-leaning states like Delaware, Connecticut and Illinois. Recruiting coups by National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn of Texas are one big reason Republicans feel a new sense of confidence. Democrats,... [Read More...]
11/10: 10 Most Interesting Showdowns in 2010
With a combined total of more than 500 House, Senate and gubernatorial races next year, it’s hard to cut through the spin to figure out which ones are worth watching. Here is POLITICO’s list of 10 contests to keep an eye on, whether it’s because they are uniquely revealing, particularly significant — or simply impending train wrecks. Click here to read the full article Read More →
11/10: GOP Tries to Play 41-Seat Pickup
As the 2010 campaign cycle begins in earnest, the central question in the House of Representatives is how many seats will Republicans win? Few political observers or elected officials doubt that an energized GOP has a headwind at its back. Despite two Democratic special election victories last week, election night 2009 suggested that the Republican base is excited and independents are disenchanted with Democrats. Click here to read the full article Read More →
9/21: Americans More Likely to Say Government Doing Too Much
Americans are more likely today than in the recent past to believe that government is taking on too much responsibility for solving the nation’s problems and is over-regulating business. New Gallup data show that 57% of Americans say the government is trying to do too many things that should be left to businesses and individuals, and 45% say there is too much government regulation of business. Both reflect the highest such readings in more than... [Read More...]
9/21: Obama Health Care Proposal Angers Seniors
Across the country, amid the heat swell of the ongoing health care debate, many of the nation’s gray panthers have a new fire growing in their bellies, attending town halls, writing letters, and shifting the balance of political power as polls show them moving to the GOP. Click here to read the full article Post your COMMENT in the FORUM below: Read More →
Does Rep. Joe Wilson Measure Up to Our In or Out Pledge?
A strong majority of Americans, 68%, oppose South Carolina GOP Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting “You lie!” at President Barack Obama last week, according to a Gallup survey out today. Click here to read the full article And post your COMMENT in the FORUM below: Read More →
