Three red-state Democratic senators up for re-election next year – Alaska’s Mark Begich, Arkansas’ Mark Pryor and Montana’s Max Baucus – voted against the gun control measure offered by Sens. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va., and Patrick J. Toomey, R-Pa., but not Louisiana Democratic Sen. Mary L. Landrieu. Republicans are already licking their chops, barely able […]
Not much going on these days, huh? There are only a few things on the president’s — and Congress’ — plate, including: Guns A big budget compromise Immigration overhaul North Korea Bombs at the Boston Marathon Iran’s nuclear program And oh yes, jobs and the economy Recent events once again prove that while politicians — […]
Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, is mentioned often as a possible 2014 Senate candidate for retiring Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin’s seat. But if King’s first-quarter 2013 fundraising report is any indication, the conservative Republican isn’t headed for a statewide race. King raised just $93,000 in total contributions during the first three months of the year, including […]
Reports about the recent death of millionaire home builder and Republican donor Bob Perry, 80, have noted his financial support for George W. Bush and Rick Perry during their campaigns for governor of Texas, and his financial bankrolling of the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, which took on Democrat John Kerry during his 2004 campaign […]
We’ve said it many times before, special elections are just that, special, but former Gov. Mark Sanford (R) is apparently working overtime to ensure the race in South Carolina’s 1st District is one for the ages. In spite of his past failings, Sanford successfully navigated the Republican primary. But even though he is running in […]
Last week, I discussed the most vulnerable senator seeking re-election. It was a tough call, but clearly came down to two Southern Democrats. This week, the question is who is the House’s most vulnerable incumbent, and the answer is much, much easier. It’s California Republican Gary G. Miller. Miller is an eight-term Republican from San […]