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The Economy Is Crumbling So Let’s Talk Abortion and Rape

October 31, 2012

In California, Democrats tout one Hispanic candidate and ignore another

October 30, 2012

Reverting to the Norm: The Race Narrows

October 26, 2012

Indiana Senate Moves to Pure Toss-Up

October 24, 2012

Senate Fight: Still Too Early to Count Chickens

October 24, 2012

House Ratings Changes: Mixed Optimism for Both Parties

October 19, 2012

Pennsylvania Sen. Casey (D) Moved from Safe to Favored

October 19, 2012

Looking for House Upsets? Take a Look at These

October 19, 2012

List of House Goners Not What We Expected

October 17, 2012

Massachusetts Democrat John Tierney Moved to Lean Republican

October 14, 2012

Why’d Mitt Romney Take So Long to Move to the Middle?

October 12, 2012

Can a Race Be Tight and Yet Not Competitive?

October 10, 2012

Friday’s Numbers: Does Anybody Still Care?

October 5, 2012

Democratic Surge in House Races? Not So Fast

October 4, 2012

Don’t Neglect the Twitter Effect on Debates

October 1, 2012

Eight House Incumbents to Watch for Clues

September 25, 2012

Presidential Ratings Change: Advantage Obama

September 21, 2012

In Politics, Expect the Unexpected

September 21, 2012

‘State Waves’ and the Fight for the Senate

September 17, 2012

Both Parties Roll the Dice on Medicare Issue

September 12, 2012

Nearly 99% of House Incumbents Won Their Primaries

September 12, 2012

Convention: Same Goal, Altered Path for Democrats

September 6, 2012

Convention: The Iowa Straw Poll and the National Political Conventions

September 5, 2012

Convention: North Carolina Democrats Deal with Republican-Dealt Hand in the House

September 4, 2012

Convention: One Candidate’s Path is Another Candidate’s Hurdle for Democrats in Senate

September 4, 2012

Senate Ratings Changes: Races Shift as Playing Field Takes Shape

September 3, 2012

Convention: Blue State Sen. Brown (R) Doesn’t Shy Away from Ruby Red Event

August 30, 2012

Convention: Opposition Trackers Follow Candidates to Tampa, Charlotte

August 30, 2012

What a 2004 Poll Tells Us About 2012

August 30, 2012

After Arizona Primaries, 9th District Rating Change

August 29, 2012

Connecticut Senate: Move to Lean Democrat

August 29, 2012

Convention: Lone Star Lamentations

August 29, 2012

Convention: To NRCC, Offense is the Best Defense

August 28, 2012

Convention: In Politics, Timing Can Be Everything

August 27, 2012

Georgia Runoffs Paint Incomplete Picture

August 22, 2012

Missouri Senate: Move to Pure Toss-up

August 21, 2012

First NRCC IE Ads Show Surprising Diversity

August 16, 2012

Fun for Everyone in Florida, Connecticut, Minnesota, Wisconsin House Primaries

August 15, 2012

Stage Officially Set for Competitive Senate Contests in Wisconsin, Florida, Connecticut

August 15, 2012

Handicapping the Presidential Race: Watch the Samples and Weighting

August 14, 2012

The Ryan Gamble

August 11, 2012

Senate Control Boiling Down to Five States

August 10, 2012

Aurora(s) and the Fight for the House

August 9, 2012

Democrats Rejoice, But Tough Race Ahead for McCaskill

August 8, 2012

Fireworks, But No Surprises in Michigan, Missouri and Washington House Primaries

August 8, 2012

On a Run of Strong Congressional Candidates

August 7, 2012

Polls or Fundamentals in N.Y. 1st District Race?

August 3, 2012

Tennessee Primaries: Not So Rocky Incumbents

August 3, 2012

Texas Primaries: Cruz’in to Victory

August 1, 2012

Georgia Primaries: Stay Tuned for Round Two

August 1, 2012

Cruz Versus Dewhurst: More Than a Primary

July 31, 2012

Voter Overload and the Presidential Endgame

July 27, 2012

Two Freshmen to Watch in the Class of 2012

July 25, 2012

In Fight for the House, the Trajectory Is Clear

July 23, 2012

Wash. 1 Primary Is a Battle for Silver Medal

July 19, 2012

How Can Anyone Govern After This Campaign?

July 18, 2012

North Carolina: Republicans Prepare for Big November

July 18, 2012

Conventions: From Meaningful to Meaningless

July 16, 2012

Campaigns to Compete for Ads During Olympic Games

July 12, 2012

Wisconsin Senate Race Will Be Test of Political Mood

July 11, 2012

2012 Candidates: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly

July 3, 2012

Fall Elections Shape Future Rosters

July 1, 2012

Congressional Democrats’ Pennsylvania Problem

June 29, 2012

House Battleground: Four Months To Go

June 29, 2012

Big Legal Win for President, Big Political Win for Republicans

June 28, 2012

Utah Senate: Hatch Finishes Off Challenger

June 27, 2012

New York House: Rangel’s Last Stand

June 27, 2012

Oklahoma House: Incumbent Sullivan’s Unexpected Loss

June 27, 2012

Colorado 5: Lamborn Defeats Wealthy Challenger

June 27, 2012

South Carolina House: Rice Measures the Drapes

June 27, 2012

Senate Majority Still Up for Grabs in November

June 22, 2012

Barack Obama the Underdog Against ‘Change’ Slogan

June 21, 2012

Swing States, Battlegrounds and the 2012 Map

June 19, 2012

Reflections on 20 Years as Accidental Columnist

June 14, 2012

Arizona 8: Caution—Special Results Ahead

June 13, 2012

House Primaries: Democrats Continue to Struggle to Get Their Candidates

June 13, 2012

Senate Primaries: Match-Ups Set in Four Key States

June 13, 2012

Can Any of These House Underdogs Survive?

June 8, 2012

IE Strategy Borders on Art Form

June 8, 2012

What’s Different About the New ‘New Right’?

June 7, 2012

California House: Tough Road for Democrats Gets Tougher

June 6, 2012

Wisconsin Recall: Badger State Still a Battleground

June 6, 2012

New Jersey House: Pascrell Returns, Payne Jr. Continues Father’s Legacy

June 6, 2012

New Mexico: Senate Race Set, Grisham Wins Three-Way Primary

June 6, 2012

Voters Set General Election Stage in Montana, South Dakota

June 6, 2012

Arizona 8 Special: Giffords’ Shadow, Not Foreshadow

June 5, 2012

Are We Headed for Another Electoral Mess?

June 1, 2012

Texas Voters, Candidates Ready for Round Two

May 30, 2012

Just How Competitive Is the Ohio Senate Race?

May 25, 2012

Texas Senate: Can Dewhurst Hit 50 Percent in Primary?

May 24, 2012

How Citizens United Is Affecting Campaigns

May 23, 2012

Kentucky & Arkansas Primaries: Conservatives, Incumbents Cruise

May 23, 2012

Context Often a Casualty in ‘War on Women’

May 17, 2012

Nebraska Senate: Republicans Still Favored, Just With Unexpected Nominee

May 16, 2012

Is Pennsylvania In Play for November? Maybe.

May 16, 2012

Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones …

May 11, 2012

Indiana Primaries: Lugar Loses, House Races Come Into Focus

May 9, 2012

North Carolina Primaries: Republicans Narrow Their Fields

May 9, 2012

Gubernatorial Primaries: Four States Choose Nominees

May 9, 2012

Guarded Prospects for Southern Democrats, Northeast Republicans

May 9, 2012

On Second Thought, Maybe N.C. Was a Mistake

May 1, 2012

Truth About Mitt Romney’s Running Mate Choice

April 27, 2012

Arizona 8 Special: NRCC, DCCC Go on the Air

April 26, 2012

Pennsylvania: Critz Defeats Colleague, Faces Competitive General Election

April 25, 2012

Utah: Senate Race Still Kicking but 4th District Set for Premiere Battle

April 25, 2012

One Way to Look at the Presidential Polls

April 25, 2012

Don’t Believe the Anti-Incumbent Narrative

April 20, 2012

Arizona 8 Special: Table Set for Giffords’ Seat

April 18, 2012

Can Mitt Romney Return to ‘Referendum’ Message?

April 18, 2012

The Vacant Center Aisle Caucus?

April 11, 2012

Taking A Different Look At The Gender Gap

April 10, 2012

Parties Seek Answers to Anti-Incumbent PAC’s Motives

April 9, 2012

Maryland Primary Boosts Democratic Prospects

April 4, 2012

IE Director Is ‘Clear-Eyed and Cold-Blooded’

April 4, 2012

Mitt Romney’s Weakness Is Also Strength — or Is It?

April 3, 2012

In GOP Presidential Race, Fat Lady Finally Sings

March 30, 2012

For Martha McKenna, All Politics Is Personal

March 29, 2012

If Lugar Loses, Will Indiana Really Be in Play?

March 28, 2012

What Could Be Next in the Race for President?

March 23, 2012

Nominees Chosen in Key State for Democrats

March 21, 2012

Who Else for Vice President but Marco Rubio?

March 21, 2012

Redistricting’s Bottom Line

March 20, 2012

Wins, Delegates and the Long GOP Fight Ahead

March 16, 2012

No Surprises in Alabama and Mississippi Primaries

March 14, 2012

Democrats Face Ideological House Primaries

March 14, 2012

For Mitt Romney, a Good Night but Not a Knockout

March 9, 2012

Ohio Primaries: Two Incumbents Fall, But Beware of the Anti-Incumbent Hype

March 7, 2012

Nebraska and Hawaii: Studying Senate Handicapping

March 7, 2012

Republican Roller Coaster Ride Continues

March 2, 2012

Latino Prospects in Senate Dwindle

March 1, 2012

Nebraska Senate: Back to Republican Favored After Kerrey Decision

February 29, 2012

New Texas Map: Democrats Hoped for More Than Split Decision

February 29, 2012

Claire McCaskill’s Mountain: A Tough Climb to Victory

February 29, 2012

Snowe’s Decision Shakes Senate Landscape

February 28, 2012

McKenna (R) Takes Issue with Santorum’s ‘Snob’ Remark

February 28, 2012

When Do Political Rules No Longer Apply?

February 22, 2012

Minnesota Map Nice for Status Quo

February 21, 2012

Nevada, Massachusetts Key to Senate Control

February 17, 2012

Just How Much Does Gingrich Hate Romney?

February 15, 2012

The Hoopla Surrounding Romney’s Electability

February 10, 2012

Newt’s Southern Strategy: Not Impossible, Just Very Unlikely

February 9, 2012

In Florida: Anger, Confusion, Musical Chairs

February 8, 2012

Don’t Bet on Gingrich Showing Up in Tampa

February 4, 2012

Tar Heel Blues Continue For Democrats

February 3, 2012

Oregon Escapes Notice in Voter Photo ID Battle

February 3, 2012

Florida Map Coming Into Focus

February 1, 2012

In Presidential Polling, Context Always Matters

February 1, 2012

Special Election Results Ahead: Please Proceed With Caution

February 1, 2012

Indiana Rep. Burton Goes Out on His Own Terms

January 31, 2012

What Are the Chances of a Republican White Knight?

January 27, 2012

Will GOP Risk Goldwater II With Newt Gingrich in 2012?

January 25, 2012

Toxic Congress: Dose of Electoral Uncertainty

January 24, 2012

Giffords Resignation Sets Up Likely Competitive Special Election

January 22, 2012

Virginia Redistricting: Making the “Ins” Further “In”

January 20, 2012

A Rough Estimate of the Current House Field

January 20, 2012

Mitt McCain — The GOP’s Strange Replay of 2008

January 18, 2012

Can Mitt Romney Meet New Hampshire Expectations?

January 10, 2012

Cong. Fortenberry Declines Senate Run in Nebraska

January 9, 2012

Cong. Fortenberry Poised to Enter Nebraska Senate Race

January 6, 2012

Tennessee Redistricting: Rocky No More for Republicans

January 6, 2012

Time Running Out for GOP to Play in Oregon Special

January 6, 2012

New Congressional Maps Deliver Presents for Some, Coal for Others

January 5, 2012

For Mitt Romney, It’s Still Divide and Conquer

January 3, 2012

Cornilles Goes on Offense in Oregon 1 Special

January 3, 2012

Time for Rothenberg Annual Year-End Awards

December 21, 2011

Can Mitt Romney Conquer Newt Gingrich, His Own Ceiling?

December 16, 2011

Another Year of Prognostication Ups and Downs

December 14, 2011

Democratic Consultant a Winner in Predicting Heisman Trophy

December 10, 2011

Do Democrats Face More Trouble From Occupy Wall Street?

December 9, 2011

Fight for Senate Hinges on Six White House Battlegrounds

December 7, 2011

Why Isn’t North Dakota’s Senate Race a Tossup?

December 2, 2011

For Republicans, It’s a Matter of Head or Heart

November 30, 2011

The Rothenberg Political Report Hires National Journal’s Jessica Taylor

November 22, 2011

A Strange Way to Pick Presidential Candidates

November 18, 2011

Next in Line (Apparently) for GOP: Newt Gingrich

November 16, 2011

House Overview: What’s In Play?

November 15, 2011

Is This the Ugliest Redistricting Cycle Ever?

November 11, 2011

For Bob McDonnell, VP Talk Won’t Go Away

November 9, 2011

Would Cain Be Leading the Race if He Were White?

November 4, 2011

So You Want to Be a Political Handicapper, Part II

November 2, 2011

Think You Can Be a Political Handicapper?

October 28, 2011

Stu’s Dangerous Dozen: Unsafe House Incumbents

October 26, 2011

For Some GOPers, It’s Still Anyone but Mitt Romney

October 21, 2011

Why Is There So Much Mud in South Carolina?

October 19, 2011

This Is Not Your Father’s Democratic Party

October 12, 2011

Electoral Vote Advantage Goes to Mitt Romney

October 7, 2011

West Virginia Election More Molehill Than Mountain

October 4, 2011

Another Boomlet for an Unknown Republican

October 4, 2011

Barack Obama, Predictions and the Red Sox

September 27, 2011

Connecticut 5: Can Anyone Deny Donovan a Seat in Congress?

September 26, 2011

Jerry Springer Reflects on His Former Boss’s Victory

September 22, 2011

Should Obama Run Against Congress?

September 21, 2011

Will GOP Choose John Kerry or Howard Dean?

September 16, 2011

Democrats Jump the Shark in New York Special

September 13, 2011

Republicans Solidify Ohio with New Map

September 13, 2011

Can Small RNC Rule Change Affect GOP Race?

September 12, 2011

Political Unity Peaked After Attacks

September 10, 2011

New York 9: Special Madness

September 9, 2011

Democrats Sound the Alarm in New York 9

September 8, 2011