Little did I know that what I figured was a relatively innocuous column about the Democrats’ problems in North Carolina, where the party will hold its national convention in early September, would generate such a flood of angry attacks. “Dear Stuart,” emailed one man from Beulaville, N.C., “Your article about North Carolina’s political situation shows […]
To loyal readers of the Rothenberg Political Report, Sen. Richard Lugar’s primary loss is not a surprise. “Lugar is a highly-respected moderate conservative with a reputation of being willing to work across the partisan aisle to get things done. But in the current political environment, experience is overrated to conservative activists who are more interested […]
Congressional races in the Tar Heel State were already going to be uphill for Democrats, but in a handful of races, they’re going to have to wait until July 17 to know exactly which Republican they’re up against. The GOP primaries in the 8th District to take on Rep. Larry Kissell (D) and in the […]
Voters in all four states chose nominees for governor last night, but the most competitive general election will likely take place next month in Wisconsin. Last night, Democrats in the Badger State chose Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to be their nominee against Gov. Scott Walker (R) in the June 5 recall election. The mayor won […]
It looks as if there will be no rest for the weary, at least for Democratic House candidates in the South. Heading into November’s elections, except for a handful of races, Democratic opportunities in the region continue to be limited to districts that are heavily populated by minorities. The question is whether another group that […]