Category Archive: House

Meet 3 Divergent House Candidates Worth Watching

April 10, 2014

GOP Congressman Skips Incumbent Label on California Ballot

April 9, 2014

Why Republicans Have Trouble Electing Women to Congress

April 7, 2014

West Virginia 3: The Ties That Bind

March 28, 2014

Ohio 6: There Goes the Neighborhood

March 28, 2014

Rogers’ Retirement Makes Michigan 8 More Competitive

March 28, 2014

Memo to Democrats: Running Toward Barack Obama Might Work

March 21, 2014

Another Cycle, Another Poll Memo About Florida’s 2nd District

March 19, 2014

Jolly Wins Special, Florida’s 13th Starts as Lean Republican for Midterm

March 12, 2014

Why Polls Still Show Democrats With Higher Marks Than Republicans

March 11, 2014

Why Florida’s 13th District Special Election Is Still a Tossup

March 11, 2014

Why Republican Candidates Will Run From .GOP Address

March 7, 2014

Democrats Have Primaries, Too

March 6, 2014

Why Ken Buck Has the Inside Track in Colorado’s 4th District

March 4, 2014

Illinois Primaries: GOP Races Set Stage for November

February 28, 2014

Report Shorts (February 28, 2014) Colorado Senate, Michigan 12, Texas 33

February 28, 2014

There’s No Good Time for the GOP on Immigration

February 27, 2014

Obamacare Can Be Complicated for Republicans Beyond the Beltway

February 25, 2014

How Jamestown Associates Adapted and Prospered

February 24, 2014

Please Don’t Call It an Exodus From Congress

February 21, 2014

New York 21: Have We Seen This Movie Before?

February 14, 2014

Texas Primaries: House, Not the Senate, is the Place to Watch

February 14, 2014

Report Shorts (February 14, 2013) California 31, New Jersey 1, Washington 4

February 14, 2014

DCCC Is 2013 Fundraising Winner, but DNC Drops the Ball

February 13, 2014

How Candidates Share Without Coordinating With Outside Groups

February 11, 2014

North Carolina 2: Clay Aiken In, Seat Still Safe GOP for Now

February 6, 2014

For Democrats, It’s All About (Years) After November

February 5, 2014

California House Districts: Still Adjusting to New Landscape

January 31, 2014

Kansas 2 & 4: Primary Motivation

January 31, 2014

Report Shorts (January 31, 2014) – Florida 13, Idaho 1, Montana At-Large, Oklahoma Senate

January 31, 2014

Income Inequality: Democrats Have Some Work to Do

January 31, 2014

You Can’t Make This Stuff Up — and It’s Only January

January 29, 2014

The Real Reasons Recruits Don’t Run

January 23, 2014

Garcia is GOP Rising Star, But is She Going Too High Too Soon?

January 21, 2014

To Special-Election Victors, a Short Stay in Congress

January 19, 2014

Minimal Change in the House

January 17, 2014

2014 House Overview (January 17, 2014) Alabama – Indiana

January 17, 2014

2014 House Overview (January 17, 2014) Iowa – Oklahoma

January 17, 2014

2014 House Overview (January 17, 2014) Oregon – Wyoming

January 17, 2014

California 25: Open Seat Gets More Competitive

January 16, 2014

Rothenberg’s Dangerous Dozen Open House Seats

January 16, 2014

New York 21: Owens Retirement Moves Seat to Toss-Up

January 14, 2014

The Race Democrats Can’t Afford to Lose

January 13, 2014

Pay No Attention to That Title of Speaker in Front of My Name

January 11, 2014

Oldest and Youngest Congressional Candidates of the Cycle

January 10, 2014

New York 4: Remains Safe for Democrats for Now

January 8, 2014

North Carolina 7: Democratic Seat Moves from Toss-Up to Safe Republican

January 8, 2014

Gerlach to Retire, Pennsylvania’s 6th Moves from Safe to Lean Republican

January 6, 2014

Republicans and Democrats Exchange Gifts this Holiday Season

December 27, 2013

Is Arkansas Really the Land of Opportunity for Democrats?

December 18, 2013

Open 3rd District Gives Democrats Opportunity in Iowa

December 18, 2013

Matheson’s Retirement Moves Utah’s 4th District to Safe for Republicans

December 17, 2013

Wolf’s Retirement Moves Virginia’s 10th District from Safe to Lean Republican

December 17, 2013

Louisiana Ad Could Preview 2014 Democratic Playbook

December 16, 2013

Awards for the Best and Worst of Politics in 2013

December 12, 2013

What Happened to the Campaign for Primary Accountability?

December 9, 2013

House Democrats’ Not-So-Secret Weapon for 2014: Cash

December 5, 2013

A Traditional Midterm Headache for Democrats

December 4, 2013

Florida 13 Special: Democrats Throw Sink at Young’s Open Seat

November 26, 2013

Arizona 1: Kirkpatrick Shoots for Re-elect, Not Repeat

November 26, 2013

RPR Report Shorts (Florida 19, Louisiana 5, New York 24, West Virginia 2)

November 26, 2013

Republicans at Risk of Losing West Virginia’s 2nd District

November 22, 2013

The Most Divided House District in New York

November 20, 2013

23 of 25 Vulnerable Democrats Vote in Favor of Upton Bill

November 19, 2013

A Critical Few Weeks for Democrats? It Could Get Worse

November 18, 2013

For Some Candidates, Home Is Where the Opportunity Is

November 12, 2013

Nebraska 2: Mr. Terry’s Wild Ride

November 8, 2013

RPR Report Shorts (New Jersey 3, Alabama 1, North Carolina 6)

November 8, 2013

Victory Is in the Eye of the Beholder in New Jersey, Virginia and Alabama

November 8, 2013

New Jersey’s 3rd District Now Open, Now a Tossup

November 7, 2013

Two House Candidates Who Stumbled Over Simple Questions

November 6, 2013

6 Democratic House Candidates With Plenty of Potential

October 30, 2013

‘The Political Middle Has Disappeared’

October 25, 2013

Democrats Look for Mini-Wave in Arkansas in 2014

October 23, 2013

From Family Tragedy to Congress Is a Difficult Trail

October 22, 2013

For GOP, the Damage Is Undeniable

October 18, 2013

New Hampshire 1 & 2: Congressional Carousel

October 16, 2013

Massachusetts 5: Clark Wins Critical Democratic Primary

October 16, 2013

Florida 13: Democrats Finally Get an Opportunity

October 16, 2013

Is Ted Cruz Causing a Democratic Wave?

October 16, 2013

Florida 13: Young’s Retirement Creates More Competitive Contest

October 10, 2013

Shutdown Fever: Is the House in Play Now?

October 9, 2013

Marriage Equality and New York’s 19th District

October 3, 2013

OMG!!! A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. Or Maybe Not

September 29, 2013

Fight for House Could Hinge on GOP Civil War

September 27, 2013

2014 House Overview (September 27, 2013) Alabama – Indiana

September 27, 2013

2014 House Overview (September 27, 2013) Iowa – Oklahoma

September 27, 2013

2014 House Overview (September 27, 2013) Oregon – Wyoming

September 27, 2013

5 Things Winning Candidates Say

September 27, 2013

Republicans Win Belated Legal Battles, but Elections Can’t Be Undone

September 26, 2013

How Bad Is the GOP Rift? Worse Than Democrats in the 1980s

September 25, 2013

House Strategists Continue Search for 2014 Candidates

September 24, 2013

Democrats Ready to Land Recruit in Elusive California District

September 20, 2013

In TX, Latinos pass on opportunity to win congressional seat

September 17, 2013

Is Dan Benishek Waffling on Term Limits?

September 16, 2013

Michigan 1: Benishek, Done That

September 11, 2013

Idaho 2: Primary Problems

September 11, 2013

Florida’s 2nd District: When You Don’t Need to Poll

September 11, 2013

The Biggest Mistake of Obama’s Presidency?

September 10, 2013

3 Local Races That Could Affect the Fight for the House

September 6, 2013

Are There Really Fewer Competitive House Districts Than Ever Before?

September 5, 2013

10 Things Losing Candidates Say

August 28, 2013

Alabama 1 Special: Republican Tide Rolls On

August 23, 2013

Louisiana 5 Special: Republican Dynasty

August 23, 2013

A Final Comment on Twitter and Election Forecasting

August 19, 2013

Twitter Can’t Yet Predict Elections

August 15, 2013

Challenger Takes Issue With Congressman’s ‘Brown People’ Comment

August 8, 2013

Republicans Can’t Win on August Recess

August 8, 2013

Ohio’s 6th District Moves from Safe to GOP Favored

August 7, 2013

Incumbent Primary Challengers: Some Promising, Others Premature

August 7, 2013

When 94 Percent Isn’t Pure Enough for Conservative Republicans

August 6, 2013

Former GOP House Candidate Marries Gay Partner

July 31, 2013

Massachusetts 5: Republicans Need Not Apply

July 30, 2013

California 45: The Battle for Orange County

July 30, 2013

Why Latino voters won’t decide control of House in 2014

July 29, 2013

Want to Run for Congress? Prepare to Ask People for Money 8 Hours a Day

July 23, 2013

Israel Vs. Walden Showdown on ‘The Daily Rundown’

July 22, 2013

Colorado 6: But How Will It Play in Aurora?

July 19, 2013

Maine 2: Michaud’s Exit Creates Potential GOP Opportunity

July 19, 2013

Illinois 17: Schilling’s Entry Improves GOP Chances

July 19, 2013

Gay Couples Could Face Different Campaign Money Rules Across States

July 11, 2013

Democrats Rally Against Bill Clinton’s Record

July 5, 2013

It’s Uphill All the Way for Social Conservatives

July 3, 2013

Ohio 14: Running Again for the First Time

June 28, 2013

Gomez-Sanford Comparison on Obamacare Fails the Smell Test

June 28, 2013

Twitter: Smart Strategy or Electronic Press Release?

June 27, 2013

Is the Senate More Volatile Than the House in 2014?

June 26, 2013

A Good Test of Exactly How Screwed Up Washington Is

June 21, 2013

It’s Never Too Early to Fight About Polling Methodology

June 20, 2013

Search for Competitive House Open Seats Comes Up Empty

June 18, 2013

Latino candidates line up for next year’s Congressional races in Florida

June 17, 2013

Democrats Struggle for Traction in Early House Landscape

June 14, 2013

2014 House Overview (June 14, 2013) Alabama – Indiana

June 14, 2013

2014 House Overview (June 14, 2013) Iowa – Oklahoma

June 14, 2013

2014 House Overview (June 14, 2013) Oregon – Wyoming

June 14, 2013

Why Emasculating the Speaker Is Rarely a Good Idea

June 14, 2013

When the Nation Has the Blahs …

June 12, 2013

Brad Pitt and Minnesota’s 8th District

June 11, 2013

Should Republicans Recruit a Candidate Against Their Own Incumbent?

June 6, 2013

Two Democratic House Challengers Worth Watching

June 5, 2013

The Bachmann District: When a Retirement Changes Everything

June 3, 2013

New York 19: New Friend Request

May 31, 2013

West Virginia 2: Old Habits Die Hard

May 31, 2013

West Virginia 3: Cole + Coal = Victory?

May 31, 2013

Report Shorts (May 31, 2013)

May 31, 2013

Latino Democrats Battle Each Other in Heated California Congressional Race

May 30, 2013

Friendly Fire: Parties Slam Some of Their Own

May 28, 2013

Illinois 13: The Voters of Madison County

May 21, 2013

Report Shorts (May 21, 2013)

May 21, 2013

Obama’s New Political Reality Is Bad News for Dems in 2014

May 16, 2013

The NRA is Missing an Opportunity to Control Gun Debate

May 9, 2013

House Strategists Differ on Candidate Timing

May 9, 2013

Ranking Potential Flips for 2014 House Rematches

May 8, 2013

Georgia 12: Barrow Declines Senate Run, But House Democrats Rejoice

May 8, 2013

South Carolina 1: Sanford Wins, Seat Returns to Safe GOP for 2014

May 8, 2013

South Carolina 1 Special a Photo Finish?

May 7, 2013

History Lessons and the 2014 Midterms

May 6, 2013

Report Shorts (May 3, 2013)

May 3, 2013

South Carolina 1: Parties Prepare to Spin Colbert Busch Win

May 3, 2013

Pennsylvania 13: Daylin Leach- Liberal but Not Angry

April 29, 2013

South Carolina 1: GOP Throwing Another Race Away, Mark Sanford Style

April 26, 2013

First Problem for Democratic House Recruits to Solve? Residency

April 25, 2013

Pennsylvania 8: Suburban Showdown?

April 19, 2013

North Carolina 7: Tighter Than A Tick

April 19, 2013

Oregon 5: The Toss-Up District Without a Competitive Race

April 19, 2013

South Carolina 1: Sanford Downgraded

April 19, 2013

How Will Divided Attention Affect Obama, Congress?

April 19, 2013

South Carolina 1: Special Situation Requires Two Ratings

April 17, 2013

The Most Vulnerable House Incumbent(s) of 2014

April 17, 2013

Cook’s Partisan Voting Index and the Decline of the Swing District

April 15, 2013

New Jobs Numbers Raise Economic — and Political — Questions

April 6, 2013

Utah 4: Matheson v. Love, Round Two

April 5, 2013

Arizona 2: The One That Keeps Getting Away

April 5, 2013

South Carolina 1 Special: The Punchline’s Over

April 5, 2013

Report Shorts (April 5, 2013)

April 5, 2013

South Carolina 1st District Poll: It’s All About Context

April 4, 2013

South Carolina 1 Special: Referendum on Sanford or Colbert Busch?

April 3, 2013

The Fat Lady Sings on Gun Control, 2013 Edition

March 28, 2013

About That Terrible GOP Brand …

March 27, 2013

Minnesota House: Competitive Drought No More?

March 22, 2013

California 31: Takeover, Take 2

March 22, 2013

The GOP: A Party Increasingly at Odds With Itself

March 22, 2013

Is the House in Play? A District-by-District Assessment

March 20, 2013

After 2012 Disappointment, Aguilar Readies Re-Run

March 19, 2013

Recruitment Programs Predict Success…Except When They Don’t

March 14, 2013

Monthly Party Fundraising Reports Don’t Tell the Whole Story

March 13, 2013

Can House Democrats Improve on ’12 Recruiting Flops?

March 12, 2013

The Fight for the House: Can Anyone Widen the Narrow Playing Field?

March 8, 2013

2014 House Overview (March 8, 2013) Alabama – Indiana

March 8, 2013

2014 House Overview (March 8, 2013) Iowa – Oklahoma

March 8, 2013

2014 House Overview (March 8, 2013) Oregon – Wyoming

March 8, 2013

South Carolina 1: Colbert’s Sister an Underdog, but Worth Watching

March 6, 2013

California 21: Rubio (D) not running

March 5, 2013

Some Hispanic Congressional Members Breaking Partisan Mold

March 4, 2013

Bloomberg’s Much Ado About Nothing Much

March 1, 2013

Can Obama Put the House In Play in 2014?

February 27, 2013

Illinois 2 Special: The Real Range of Gun Control

February 25, 2013

Democrats’ Economic Narrative Still Trumps GOP’s

February 22, 2013

Hispanics fail to win Hispanic Congressional districts

February 18, 2013