Contributors

Why House Democrats Need Trump to be President

May 16, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Clinton Starts with a Decisive Advantage

May 13, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Why California Members Embrace Incumbent Ballot Designation

May 10, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Donald Trump is the GOP Nominee. Now What?

May 5, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

How Trump Gives Republicans a Chance to Hold Senate

May 5, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Colorado Senate: Republicans Struggle to Keep Bennet in Play

May 5, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Illinois Senate: Kirk Downgraded to Lean Democratic

May 5, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Fresh Primary Results, Six Fresh Faces for Next Congress

May 5, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Candidate Conversation – Claudia Tenney (R)

May 5, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Candidate Conversation – Joe McDermott (D)

May 5, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Candidate Conversation – Kathy Szeliga (R)

May 5, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Senate Report Shorts (May 5, 2016) Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Pennsylvania

May 5, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Ryan Rides to the Rescue — But Not Until 2020

May 4, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

16 House Districts That Will Make (or Break) Democratic Majority

May 4, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

NRCC Reserves Ad Time for Vulnerable Members

May 2, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

GOP’s Troubles Just Beginning

April 29, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Opposition Research Comes Out of the Shadows

April 24, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

House Overview: Playing Field Could Shift Rather than Expand

April 22, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

2016 House Overview (April 22, 2016) Alabama – Illinois

April 22, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

2016 House Overview (April 22, 2106) Indiana – New Jersey

April 22, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

2016 House Overview (April 22, 2016) New Mexico – Wyoming

April 22, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Candidate Conversation – Randy Perkins (D)

April 22, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

How Many Might Defect from Trump or Cruz?

April 22, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

New Poll, New TV Ads in Indiana House Race

April 21, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Democrats Likely to Bank Trio of GOP House Seats

April 18, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Democrats Are Headed off Their Own Cliff

April 15, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Kentucky 1: Comer’s Comeback

April 11, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Indiana Primaries Enter the Home Stretch

April 11, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Georgia 3: Potential New Member Threatens to Shoot Police

April 11, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Faces of the 115th Congress: Raja Krishnamoorthi

April 11, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Ratings Change: Virginia’s 2nd District

April 11, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Ratings Change: Wisconsin’s 8th District

April 11, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Candidate Conversation: Conner Eldridge (D)

April 11, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Candidate Conversation: Juan “Sonny” Palacios, Jr. (D)

April 11, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

This 2014 House Race May Have Predicted Trump’s Success

April 10, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

The Beginning of the End for Donald Trump

April 7, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Maybe It Really Is the Media’s Fault

April 5, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

‘14 Losers Looking for Second Chance in ‘16

March 31, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

A Party Divided Is a Party Defeated—Usually

March 30, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Rush Wins Primary, Other Black Caucus Members Also Face Challenges

March 27, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

GOP Incumbents Brace for Primary Losses, But Survive So Far

March 25, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

The Dust Clears: Hillary vs. Trump or Cruz

March 25, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Is an Anti-Trump Wave Putting the House Into Play?

March 25, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Senate Matchups Start to Solidify, But Landscape Unclear

March 25, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Few Surprises (and One Likely New Member) In Early House Primary Results

March 25, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Illinois 15: Shimkus Escapes Primary Challenge With Decisive Victory in Downstate District

March 25, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Candidate Conversation: Geraldine Thompson (D)

March 25, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Candidate Conversation: Monica Vernon (D)

March 25, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Candidate Conversation: Angie Craig (DFL)

March 25, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Candidate Conversation: Mark Hunt (D)

March 25, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

John Kasich’s Utterly Strange, Bizarre Campaign

March 24, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Millennials Raising Money to Run, But Can They Win?

March 18, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Outsider Candidate Claims Boehner Seat in Ohio Special

March 16, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Trump’s Electoral Math Doesn’t Add Up

March 16, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Democratic Senate Takeover Probable, If Cruz or Trump Nominee

March 11, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

6 Districts Where the Fight for the House and President Converge

March 7, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

2016 Senate Overview: Trump Looms Over Fight for the Majority

March 4, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

2016 Senate Overview (March 4, 2016) Alabama – Kansas

March 4, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

2016 Senate Overview (March 4, 2016) Kentucky – New Mexico

March 4, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

2016 Senate overview (March 4, 2016) New York – Wyoming

March 4, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Four Early Lessons From the Presidential Race

March 4, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

The Case for a Crowded Field to Defeat Trump

March 3, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Cruz and Kasich Implausible Scenarios Keeping Trump on Top

March 1, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Trump Is More Vulnerable Than You Think

February 23, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Obama Learns What You Sow in the Senate, You Reap in the White House

February 22, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Don’t Call it a Push Poll: Bernie Sanders Campaign Edition

February 22, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Scalia’s Death and the Fight for the Senate

February 19, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Money Can’t Buy Love in GOP Presidential Primary

February 19, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Minnesota 2: Democrats Try to Flip a District, Again

February 19, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Josh Mandel, Running for the Senate in Ohio…Again?

February 19, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Report Shorts (February 19, 2016) California Senate, Indiana Senate, Maine’s 2nd, North Carolina,

February 19, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Who Will Win South Carolina Saturday? Just Look at the Voters

February 19, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Michael Bloomberg’s Road Map to the White House

February 17, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Trying to Make Sense of the Post-New Hampshire Republican Race

February 10, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Voters Don’t Fit Neatly Into Presidential Primary Lanes

February 9, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Can Rubio Follow Romney’s Path to the Nomination?

February 9, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

What Happened to Jeb Bush?

February 9, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Why Was Fiorina Denied Ad Time During the Debate?

February 8, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Wisconsin Senate: Argument over Assumptions

February 5, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Why Haven’t We Updated Our Presidential Ratings?

February 5, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Indiana Governor: How Vulnerable is Mike Pence?

February 5, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Wisconsin 8: Ribble Retirement Creates Vulnerable GOP Open Seat

February 5, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Tennessee 8: Fincher’s Decision Brings Congress to Historical Average Number of Retirements

February 5, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Report Shorts (February 5, 2016) California, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee

February 5, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Revenge of the Old Fogies

February 4, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Handicapping the GOP Race Past Iowa

February 1, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

It’s Official: Put a Fork in Kasich’s Candidacy

January 31, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Hillary and Jeb: Destined to Play the Long Game?

January 28, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

NRSC Names Huey IE Director

January 27, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

House Overview: No Guts, No Glory for Democrats

January 25, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

2016 House Overview (January 25, 2016) Alabama – Illinois

January 25, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

2016 House Overview (January 25, 2016) Indiana – New Jersey

January 25, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

2016 House Overview (January 25, 2016) New Mexico – Wyoming

January 25, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Goldwater vs. McGovern in 2016?

January 20, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Beshear Looks Back, Forward on Kentucky’s Political Landscape

January 17, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

NRCC Names Furst Johnson IE Director

January 15, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Virginia 2: Rigell Retirement Shifts Seat Out of Safe for GOP

January 14, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Can Rubio Win Even If He Loses?

January 13, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Obama’s Empty Campaign Threat on Gun Control

January 12, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Ohio 8: The Quiet Fight to Succeed Boehner

January 8, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

New York 22: Hanna Departure Leaves Vulnerable Seat

January 8, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Presidential Battleground Spotlight: North Carolina

January 8, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

New York 3: Israel Retirement Sets Up GOP Takeover Opportunity

January 8, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Report Shorts (January 8, 2016) Alabama, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania

January 8, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Predicting the Future and Other Delusions

January 8, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Ted Cruz Might Not Need Trump Supporters

January 7, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Steve Israel Retirement Sets Up GOP Takeover Opportunity

January 6, 2016

by Nathan Gonzales

Will ‘Electability’ Sink Trump?

January 5, 2016

by Stuart Rothenberg

Indiana Senate: Is Stutzman Still the Club for Growth’s Guy?

December 28, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Virginia 5: Hurt to Retire, Leaves Potentially Competitive Seat

December 23, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

New York 22: Hanna Retirement Puts Seat At Risk for Republicans

December 21, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Why House Races Still Matter (Even in Safe Districts)

December 21, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Colorado Senate: Republicans Waiting for Challenger To Emerge

December 18, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Pennsylvania House: Democrats Searching for Key Contenders

December 18, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Presidential Battleground Spotlight: New Hampshire

December 18, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

And the GOP Nominee Will Be…

December 18, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Stu in Review: Dumb Stuff I Wrote This Year

December 17, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

GOP’s Brand In More Trouble Than Its Candidates

December 15, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Republicans Need More Than More Hispanic Voters to Win White House

December 14, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

An Independent Candidacy Would Make Trump the Biggest Loser

December 11, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

What Does It Take To Crack the Inner Circle of Political Consultants?

December 10, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Rothenberg’s End of the Year Awards

December 9, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

4 Court Cases That Could Impact the 2016 Elections

December 6, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Louisiana Senate: In the Wake of David Vitter

December 4, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Presidential Battleground Spotlight: Wisconsin

December 4, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Illinois House: Filing Deadline Passes, Along with Two Democratic Takeover Opportunities

December 4, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Florida House: New Lines Change Outlook in 5 Races

December 4, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Report Shorts (December 4, 2015) California Senate, Florida Senate, Maryland Senate

December 4, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Who Is the Second Most Vulnerable Senate Incumbent in 2016?

December 4, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Obama Still Channeling George W. Bush

December 3, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Time to Stop Reporting on Committee Fundraising Numbers

November 30, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Speaking Style Says Volumes About GOP Race

November 25, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Imperfect Candidates Get Elected

November 24, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

New Hampshire Senate: Clash of the Titans

November 20, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Presidential Battleground Spotlight: Virginia

November 20, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Report Shorts (November 20, 2015) Arizona 1, Arkansas, Kentucky Senate, New York 22

November 20, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Paris Attacks Will Keep Obama and Democrats Playing Defense

November 20, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Don’t Get Too Caught Up in the Trump and Carson ‘Panic’

November 18, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

House Retirement Rush Still Short of Average

November 17, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Outsider Bevin Hires Insider Chief of Staff

November 14, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

EMILY’s List Support Isn’t Early Enough for Senate Hopeful

November 13, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Hillary Clinton and the Two-Term Jinx

November 12, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Is Vitter on the Verge of Losing Everything?

November 11, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Why Trump Would Get Out of the Race

November 8, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

2016 Senate Overview: Playing Field Comes Into Focus, But Climate is Unclear

November 6, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

2016 Senate Overview (November 6, 2015) Alabama – Kansas

November 6, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

2016 Senate Overview (November 6, 2015) Kentucky – New Mexico

November 6, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

2016 Senate Overview (November 6, 2015) New York – Wyoming

November 6, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Cory Gardner for Veep? Don’t Laugh

November 6, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

What Does Bevin’s Victory in Kentucky Mean for Vitter’s Chances?

November 5, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Fiorina Has No Clear Lane to GOP Nomination

November 4, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Don’t Blame Gerrymandering for GOP Civil War

October 30, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Cruz and Jindal Wait Impatiently for Their Chances

October 29, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Why the Next Month Is Critical for Bush

October 28, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Vitter’s Primary Performance Prompts Rating Change in Louisiana

October 27, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Pelosi Sees a Wave; Strategists Say it’s Just a Ripple Now

October 26, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

What the Heck Happened to Rand Paul?

October 21, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

John Boehner Shouldn’t Pack His Bags Just Yet

October 20, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Ryan Is Damned if He Does, and Damned if He Doesn’t

October 18, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Democrats Divided in Fight for Maryland Senate Seat

October 16, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Democrats Battle for Open House Seats in Maryland

October 16, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Presidential Battleground Spotlight: Colorado

October 16, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Report Shorts (October 16, 2015)

October 16, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Why Republicans Need to Nominate Ted Cruz

October 15, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Why I Keep Forgetting About John Kasich

October 9, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Early Iowa Presidential Polls a Better Predictor Than National Ones

October 8, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Draft Biden Organizer Dismissed Over Past Legal Problems

October 7, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

State Senator Prepares GOP Primary Challenge to Shimkus

October 6, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Hassan’s Decision Changes Outlook in Two New Hampshire Races

October 5, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Boehner’s Exit Leaves House Republicans With Challenging Next Chapter

October 1, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Presidential Battleground Spotlight: Ohio

October 1, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

House Democrats Desperate to Make up Ground in New York

October 1, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Report Shorts (October 1, 2015)

October 1, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Does Voter Anger Explain the Success of Presidential Outsiders?

September 29, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Young, Ambitious and Wealthy Isn’t Enough in Arkansas

September 24, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Indiana Reps Still Wrestling With Residency

September 21, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Florida Senate: Too Big to Fail

September 18, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Presidential Battleground Spotlight: Florida

September 18, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Report Shorts (September 18, 2015)

September 18, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Post-CNN Debate Thoughts

September 18, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

And the News Gets Worse for Clinton

September 17, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

No Rating Change After Benishek’s Retirement in Michigan

September 16, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

More House Retirements Likely to Come

September 14, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

A Significant Reassessment of the GOP Race

September 10, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Wisconsin Senate: Badger State Battle, Part 2

September 4, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Colorado 6: Can Carroll Cause Coffman to Stumble?

September 4, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Report Shorts (Minnesota 2, North Dakota Governor Senate, Washington 8 Governor

September 4, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Reichert Seriously Considering Washington Governor’s Race

September 3, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Louisiana Governor: Does David Vitter Have Something to Worry About?

September 2, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Parties Play Politics With FEC Complaints

August 28, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Campaign Committees Open Holes While Filling Others

August 27, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Missing the Boat on the Big Political News

August 26, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Crist, Culver Contemplate Humbling Transition to the House

August 25, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Donald Trump and the Fight for the Senate

August 21, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

Indiana 3: Home is Where the Heart Is

August 21, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

2015-16 Gubernatorial Overview: Parties Brace for Bigger Battles Ahead

August 21, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Report Shorts (August 21, 2015) Florida 5, Illinois 15, Texas 16, Iowa 1 & 4

August 21, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Group Suggests ‘Schock Waves’ in Illinois Special Election

August 19, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

A Modest Proposal: Timeshare Congressional Districts

August 17, 2015

by Nathan Gonzales

Stop the Presses: O’Malley Nabs Swalwell Endorsement

August 14, 2015

by Stuart Rothenberg

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