It’s nearly that time again, as we’re less than two weeks away from the 2022 midterm elections. The reason we referred to them as midterms, of course, is that they occur at the midway point of each President’s term – effectively serving as a kind of exam to test each incumbent President. The conventional wisdom, then, is that the higher a President’s approval ratings, the … [Read more...] about Where Biden Stands, Compared to His Predecessors, on the Eve of His First Midterm
How the Senate Landscape Has Shifted and What It Looks Like Now
Way back before Labor Day, I took an in-depth examination of the 2022 Senate landscape and the eight races poised to decide which party will hold the majority. Over the past month and half, of course, there’s been quite a bit of movement across the political landscape. So with just three weeks to go, I thought the best method to judge where we are now is to probe how all … [Read more...] about How the Senate Landscape Has Shifted and What It Looks Like Now
Crucial Once Again: Wisconsin Poised to Be 2022’s Ultimate Battleground
Last week, I took a look at the contests to watch in the West’s most intriguing swing state: Nevada. This week, we’ll venture a few time zones eastward to the Midwest. After all, few states have a better claim to bellwether status than Wisconsin. In 2016, Donald Trump flipped the state by just 22,748 votes. Four years later, Joe Biden won it back with a margin of only 20,682 … [Read more...] about Crucial Once Again: Wisconsin Poised to Be 2022’s Ultimate Battleground
Nevada Matters: The Western State We’ll All Be Watching on Election Night
There comes a point during every Election Night, when most of the races in the East have been called, and our eyes turn to the West to watch how the final contests will tip the balance of power. This November, expect everyone to be turned towards Nevada. The Silver State is uniquely qualified for this honor, with toss-up elections for Senate, Governor and three … [Read more...] about Nevada Matters: The Western State We’ll All Be Watching on Election Night
How Ex-Presidents Handled Their First Midterms After Leaving Office
I don’t know if you’ve heard, but Donald Trump’s been quite the factor in the 2022 midterms so far. Between his frequent interventions in Republican primaries, and his unique ability to dominate the national discourse, the former President is still arguably the most visible figure in this election cycle. While Trump’s influence is certainly unorthodox, it’s not exactly … [Read more...] about How Ex-Presidents Handled Their First Midterms After Leaving Office