Despite four days of sound and fury, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson remains just as popular as she was when her nomination was first announced; and just as likely to be confirmed. Republicans entered the hearing eager to exploit this opportunity to spread their midterm message to a wider audience, with GOP Senators repeatedly referencing hot-button cultural … [Read more...] about GOP Deploy Midterm Messages in Jackson Hearing While Cuomo Contemplates Comeback
Everything You Wanted to Know About Supreme Court Nominee Hearings (But Were Afraid to Ask)
When is the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Ketanji Brown Jackson? The hearing is set to start on Monday, March 21st and last through Thursday, March 24th. Who are the Senators that sit on the Judiciary Committee? Since the Senate is currently divided 50-50, the Judiciary Committee consists of an equal number of 11 Democrats and 11 Republicans. The new Chair of … [Read more...] about Everything You Wanted to Know About Supreme Court Nominee Hearings (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Wisconsin Congressional Maps And Key 2022 Badger State Races
At last, Wisconsin has a Congressional map. Well, probably. Last week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court approved a map drawn by the Governor’s Office after one conservative Justice broke from the pack and joined the liberals in a 4-3 majority opinion. Despite coming from Democratic Governor Tony Evers, this map mostly leaves in place current Republican majorities in the state … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Congressional Maps And Key 2022 Badger State Races
Winners, Losers & Run-Offs: The First Round of Texas Primary Results
As Washington D.C. gathered in the Capitol for President Joe Biden’s first (really second) State of the Union Address, political observers were keeping an eye on the Lone Star State where 2022’s first primaries were taking place. Texas is providing our first look at how the electorate is evolving as 2022 moves forward. The state’s run-off rule, however, means that any … [Read more...] about Winners, Losers & Run-Offs: The First Round of Texas Primary Results
A Preview of Texas’ Most Competitive and Important 2022 Primaries
The 2022 election season is nearly upon us. On March 1st, Texas will hold the first state primaries of the year. In anticipation of our first slate of contests, I’m previewing the major primary races to watch. First, a reminder that any of these races may require a May 24th run-off if no candidate wins a majority of the vote. Also, make sure to visit Decision Desk HQ on … [Read more...] about A Preview of Texas’ Most Competitive and Important 2022 Primaries