After two September special election losses, Democrats are looking for a slice of good news. But what smelled like Democratic victory in West Virginia just a week ago is now far from certain, and even a win in today's gubernatorial contest shouldn't provide much solace to Democrats nationwide. No matter which party wins, political strategists […]
Like a heroin addict who needs his next needle, the national media have once again whipped themselves up into a frenzy about a noncandidate. This time, it’s Chris Christie, the Republican governor of New Jersey. Christie, we are being told, is listening to pleas to enter the presidential race from average voters, uncommitted GOP fundraisers […]
As a handicapper who uses current circumstances to construct scenarios about the future, I know full well how unpredictable tomorrow is. In fact, I repeatedly warn readers and listeners that unexpected events can change our lives and our politics overnight. In the political sphere, the standing of President Barack Obama is a case in point. […]
If Connecticut Speaker Christopher Donovan has a tough time getting elected to Congress next year, it could tell us something about the attitude of the overall electorate in 2012. That’s because Donovan, 57, looks to be an ideal political package for the Nutmeg State, at least in a “normal” election environment. A 19-year veteran of […]
To talk-show host Jerry Springer, Rep. Bob Turner's victory hits a little too close to home. Turner is best known as the Republican who won a New York City Congressional special election last week. But he's also the former cable television executive who brought to life Springer's infamous talk show, known for its outrageous story […]