Tag Archive: Open

The Most Important Election of 2014

October 24, 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

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

Republican Senate Hopefuls Vary in Quality, Approach

October 2, 2013

Tennant Not a Game Changer Yet for West Virginia Democrats

September 30, 2013

OMG!!! A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. Or Maybe Not

September 29, 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

Family Politics: When Water Is Thicker Than Blood

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

Is South Carolina’s Nikki Haley in Trouble?

September 18, 2013

In TX, Latinos pass on opportunity to win congressional seat

September 17, 2013

Is Dan Benishek Waffling on Term Limits?

September 16, 2013

And for John Kasich’s Next Act in Politics …

September 13, 2013

Barack Obama’s Sad Sausage-Making Foreign Policy

September 12, 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

Obama’s Muddled Syria Politics

September 4, 2013

10 Things Losing Candidates Say

August 28, 2013

3 Key Factors Each Party Is Banking On for a Senate Majority

August 20, 2013

A Final Comment on Twitter and Election Forecasting

August 19, 2013

Twitter Can’t Yet Predict Elections

August 15, 2013

No, Really: It’s Still Too Early to Judge Senate Races

August 14, 2013

Four Lessons from Amelia Bedelia’s Failed Run for Mayor

August 13, 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

Oy Vey. The Summer of Jews Behaving Badly

August 2, 2013

Georgia Senate: Maybe, Potentially, Possibly … but Not Yet

August 1, 2013

Former GOP House Candidate Marries Gay Partner

July 31, 2013

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

July 29, 2013

As Portland (Maine) Goes, So Goes … the Nation?

July 24, 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

Montana Senate Rating: Move or Reaffirm?

July 18, 2013

Despite Primary, Rounds Remains Favorite in South Dakota

July 15, 2013

Gay Couples Could Face Different Campaign Money Rules Across States

July 11, 2013

Rating Alison Lundergan Grimes’ Chances in Kentucky

July 10, 2013

Texas Governor: Rick Perry Out, but …

July 10, 2013

Democrats Rally Against Bill Clinton’s Record

July 5, 2013

It’s Uphill All the Way for Social Conservatives

July 3, 2013

Massachusetts Senate Moves to Safe After Markey Win

July 2, 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

The War on Women vs. The War on Children

June 21, 2013

I Would Fly 5,000 Miles Just to Help You Get Elected

June 21, 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

Why We Never Moved the Massachusetts Senate Race to Toss-Up

June 19, 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

Why Emasculating the Speaker Is Rarely a Good Idea

June 14, 2013

The Barn Jacket as a Secret Campaign Weapon

June 13, 2013

Search for Anti-Mike Rounds Continues in South Dakota

June 13, 2013

When the Nation Has the Blahs …

June 12, 2013

Brad Pitt and Minnesota’s 8th District

June 11, 2013

Where Will the Millionaire Cattle Rancher Run in Nebraska?

June 10, 2013

What is a Pollster’s Obligation to a Campaign?

June 7, 2013

Should Republicans Recruit a Candidate Against Their Own Incumbent?

June 6, 2013

Two Democratic House Challengers Worth Watching

June 5, 2013

New Jersey Senate Remains Safe for Democrats in Long Term

June 4, 2013

Ratings Change: Rhode Island Governor

June 4, 2013

The Bachmann District: When a Retirement Changes Everything

June 3, 2013

Are Republicans Completely on Board With Gabriel Gomez?

May 31, 2013

Latino Democrats Battle Each Other in Heated California Congressional Race

May 30, 2013

Nebraska Senate: Osborn Likely to Announce Candidacy Soon

May 29, 2013

Friendly Fire: Parties Slam Some of Their Own

May 28, 2013

Todd Akin, Virginia Style?

May 23, 2013

Anchorage Mayor Not Running in Alaska Senate Race

May 23, 2013

In Massachusetts Senate PPP Poll, Read the Numbers — Not the Memo

May 22, 2013

Will Republicans Screw Up Again? Some Are Already Overreaching

May 22, 2013

The Road to the Republican Senate Majority is Easier than You Think

May 20, 2013

A GOP Senate Switch in South Dakota Looks More Likely

May 16, 2013

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

May 16, 2013

Why can’t Latinos get elected to the US Senate?

May 15, 2013

A Party Still in Denial?

May 15, 2013

Alaska Senate Poll: Far, Far Less Than Meets the Eye

May 14, 2013

For Campaign Moms, Politics Is Child’s Play

May 14, 2013

Ratings Change: South Dakota Senate Moves to Toss-Up/Tilt Republican

May 13, 2013

Massachusetts Senate Special Election Race Still Looks Tight

May 13, 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

South Carolina 1: Parties Prepare to Spin Colbert Busch Win

May 3, 2013

Don’t Write Off Massachusetts Senate Race Just Yet

May 2, 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

The He Said, She Said of Gun Control: Get Over It

April 24, 2013

Putting First-Quarter Senate Fundraising Into Perspective

April 23, 2013

Montana Senate: Baucus Retirement Improves GOP Opportunity

April 23, 2013

Landrieu’s Gun Vote: A Possible Political Explanation

April 23, 2013

How Will Divided Attention Affect Obama, Congress?

April 19, 2013

Steve King’s Cash Raises Eyebrows, Doubts About Senate Bid

April 18, 2013

Bob Perry: Present at the Creation of a Political Movement

April 18, 2013

South Carolina 1: Special Situation Requires Two Ratings

April 17, 2013

The Most Vulnerable House Incumbent(s) of 2014

April 17, 2013

Republicans are Terrible at Politics, and the Gosnell Story Proves It

April 15, 2013

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

April 15, 2013

Five Takeaways From the New NBC/WSJ Poll

April 14, 2013

Scott Brown’s Potentially Silly Adventure

April 12, 2013

Pennsylvania Governor: Can Allyson Schwartz Make It to Harrisburg?

April 11, 2013

Most Vulnerable Senator of ‘14? Pryor by a Hair

April 10, 2013

Why Isn’t Maine’s Susan Collins Vulnerable?

April 9, 2013

The War on Walmart: Once Hot, Now Not

April 8, 2013

Why Scott Brown Running in N.H. Is a Really, Really Bad Idea

April 8, 2013

New Jobs Numbers Raise Economic — and Political — Questions

April 6, 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

What State Political Trends Portend for the 2014 Midterms

April 1, 2013

Not All State Offices Are Political Launching Pads

April 1, 2013

In Kentucky, All Eyes on Grimes to Face McConnell

April 1, 2013

The Fat Lady Sings on Gun Control, 2013 Edition

March 28, 2013

About That Terrible GOP Brand …

March 27, 2013

South Dakota Senate Seat Remains a Pure Toss-Up…For Now

March 26, 2013

Senate: Mixing Apples and Oranges in West Virginia

March 25, 2013

The GOP: A Party Increasingly at Odds With Itself

March 22, 2013

Arizona: Carmona Declines to Run, Keeps Future Options Open

March 21, 2013

History May Tell Us Little About GOP’s 2014 Senate Prospects

March 21, 2013

South Carolina 1: Can Sanford Survive Round Two?

March 20, 2013

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

March 20, 2013

After 2012 Disappointment, Aguilar Readies Re-Run

March 19, 2013

GOP Doubles Down on Ryan to Change the Narrative

March 15, 2013

Recruitment Programs Predict Success…Except When They Don’t

March 14, 2013

Why I Rate Michigan’s Senate Seat As ‘Safe’ for Democrats

March 14, 2013

Monthly Party Fundraising Reports Don’t Tell the Whole Story

March 13, 2013

Looking to 2016: Is It Still Either Bush or Rubio?

March 12, 2013

Can House Democrats Improve on ’12 Recruiting Flops?

March 12, 2013

Governorships a Big Opportunity for Democrats in 2014

March 8, 2013

Michigan Senate: Levin to Retire, But Open Seat Remains Safe for Now

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

In GOP Civil War, No Easy Answers

February 21, 2013

Markey: From 22 Percent to Anointed Senator

February 20, 2013

Johanns Retirement Sets up Another Open Senate Seat in Nebraska

February 18, 2013

Hispanics fail to win Hispanic Congressional districts

February 18, 2013

Rubio and Jindal Are Allies Now, Adversaries Maybe Later

February 15, 2013

Barr Prepping For Georgia House Bid

February 14, 2013

New Jersey Senate: Lautenberg Out, Still Safe D For Now

February 14, 2013

Can Democrats Save Rockefeller’s Seat?

February 13, 2013

Youth Vote Could Seal GOP’s Minority Status

February 8, 2013

Obama Looms Large Over Democrats’ 2014 Fight to Retain the Senate

February 6, 2013

Republicans Risk Not Fielding Any Candidate in Massachusetts

February 5, 2013

Latham Renaming Committee Ahead of Potential Senate Run

February 4, 2013

Massachusetts Senate: Brown Drops Along With GOP Chances

February 1, 2013

Is New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Overhyped?

February 1, 2013

Democrats Look to Ward to Energize 2014 Takeover From Helm of DCCC

January 31, 2013

Have Republicans Turned the Corner on Strategy?

January 30, 2013

Harkin’s Retirement Puts Seat In Play for GOP

January 26, 2013

Chambliss’ Exit Shakes Up Georgia Senate Race

January 25, 2013

Senate Majority Leader’s Biography Badly Needs a Rewrite

January 25, 2013

Can Vulnerable Democrats Defend Themselves Without Guns?

January 23, 2013

The 2016 Presidential Race Begins Today

January 23, 2013

Who Is Least Likely to Lose the Virginia Gubernatorial Race?

January 16, 2013

West Virginia Senate: Democrats Look for Winner

January 15, 2013

Are Democratic Insiders Missing the Boat in Massachusetts as Special Election Draws Closer?

January 9, 2013

Obama Wins First Round, With More Bouts to Come in 2013

January 4, 2013

The New Year Can’t Come Soon Enough for the GOP

December 22, 2012

Group DeMint Founded Has No Plans to Replace the Departing Senator

December 21, 2012

Looking Back on 2012 Cycle’s Long and Winding Road

December 19, 2012

Next Senate Class Expands with Special Elections

December 18, 2012

The Best and Worst of the 2012 Campaigns, Part II

December 14, 2012

Best and Worst Of the 2012 Campaigns: Part I

December 12, 2012

Handicapping 2014: A Pause Could Add Perspective

December 11, 2012

DeMint Surprise Exit Sets Up S.C. Scramble

December 6, 2012

For the Fiscal Cliff Talks, It’s Back to the Future Again

December 5, 2012

Missouri 8: Who Will Replace Emerson?

December 3, 2012

Supermajority Within Reach for Senate Democrats

November 30, 2012

Hollywood Cachet Doesn’t Always Cash In

November 28, 2012

Why the National House Vote is Completely Irrelevant

November 21, 2012

Drawing the Wrong Meaning About a House Race

November 21, 2012

Perfect Storm for Democratic Pickups

November 16, 2012

What Really Happened in the House

November 14, 2012

Mixed Message: Divided Nation Is Still Divided

November 9, 2012

House Results: The GOP Bends But Doesn’t Break

November 7, 2012

Jumping to Conclusions on the 2012 Elections

November 6, 2012

Settle In: Election Night Viewers’ Guide

November 6, 2012

One-Page Election Night Guide

November 3, 2012