Analysis

4240 Results

Wisconsin 1: Republicans Forced to Defend Ryan Open Seat

Want the full story? Sign up now to read the full story and get access to all posts for paying subscribers only. Sign Up Login

Candidate Conversation – Xochitl Torres-Small (D)

Want the full story? Sign up now to read the full story and get access to all posts for paying subscribers only. Sign Up Login

Candidate Conversation – Javier Manjarres (R)

Want the full story? Sign up now to read the full story and get access to all posts for paying subscribers only. Sign Up Login

Candidate Conversation – Kim Schrier (D)

Want the full story? Sign up now to read the full story and get access to all posts for paying subscribers only. Sign Up Login

(Mostly) Political One-Liners: Push Polls Saga, Cynthia Nixon, and Minnesota’s 8th

By Nathan L. Gonzales and Leah Askarinam Arkansas’ 2nd District: Congratulations to Democrat Clarke Tucker’s campaign for using the term “robocalls” in a press release even though the local media referred to them as a “push poll,” which it most likely wasn’t since push polls don’t exist. Colorado Governor: State Attorney General Cynthia Coffman, recent […]

Can a President Preaching Change Lead a Party of Incumbents?

I have long argued that on the most fundamental level, all elections are choices between continuity and change. The “in” party needs voters to believe that things are going well — or at least improving — while the “out” party needs to sell its message of change. On rare occasions, when things are obviously not […]

(Mostly) Political One-Liners: Arizona 8 Special, Ryan’s Exit, and NFL Fashion

by Nathan L. Gonzales and Leah Askarinam Arizona’s 8th District Special (a): Welcome to the big leagues, Democrat Hiral Tipirneni, who we’re learning hasn’t treated patients since 2011 and settled a malpractice lawsuit. Arizona’s 8th District Special (b): Nathan told The Arizona Republic that “under normal conditions you would have to say that Republicans would […]

Rating Update: GOP Open Seat in Florida Remains Solid R for Now

You could be forgiven for overlooking the retirement of Rep. Dennis Ross today, given that the Florida Republican decided to announce his decision the same morning Speaker Paul Ryan announced his decision to not seek re-election. Ross said he’d be returning to practicing law instead of seeking a fifth term. “I never viewed this amazing […]

Ratings Change: Ryan Exit Moves Wisconsin 1 from Solid R to Lean R

House Speaker Paul Ryan’s decision not to seek re-election shakes up the GOP leadership ladder in Washington and impacts his party’s ability to hold his seat back home in Wisconsin. While Ryan’s decision is huge news because of his position, it’s not as electorally alarming to his party compared to the retirements by Rep. Ileana […]

Rating Change: Florida Senate Shifts to Toss-up

Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s plans have been talked about for so long that it would have been shocking if he hadn’t announced his challenge to Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson today. Now that the Republican governor is officially in, the Sunshine State is poised to host an expensive race with national implications. Of course Democrats are […]