Fourty-seven states down, two to go in primary 2018. Tonight, it's Rhode Island's turn. The state has been lopsidedly Democratic in the Presidential vote for decades, but it elected Republican Governors for twelve straight years until 2010, and its First Congressional District, represented by Democrat David Cicilline, was competitive that same year. For most contests, the … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Primary Preview
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Øptimus Legislative Model: Update September 10, 2018
With less than 2 months until Election Day, our model continues to shift towards Democratic control in the House while holding steady on Republican chances in the Senate. The generic ballot national environment generates most of the aggregate shift this week, with polling coming into play in individual seats. Overall, Republicans remain strong favorites to retain control of the … [Read more...] about Øptimus Legislative Model: Update September 10, 2018
State Spotlight: Indiana 2012
Joe Donnelly (D) is one of the most vulnerable senators up for reelection this November, and he faces an uphill battle against Republican opponent Mike Braun. Donnelly's first victory - in the wake of Republican Richard Mourdock's comments about rape - was one of the more impressive feats of the 2012 election. Mike Braun - a businessman and former Indiana state representative - … [Read more...] about State Spotlight: Indiana 2012
Analyzing Delaware’s State Legislature Post-Primary
Now that the great state of Delaware has finished their primaries, DecisionDeskHQ is able to rate their state legislatures. Though Democrats could have lost control of the State Senate back in February 2017 during a special election, they are certain to hold onto the majority in not just the upper chamber, but the lower chamber as well. Here are our ratings for both … [Read more...] about Analyzing Delaware’s State Legislature Post-Primary
It’s Primary Day In Delaware. And There’s A Chance For An Upset In A US Senate Race.
It’s a somewhat unusual Thursday election day (next Thursday is the final primary day, New York state offices) but there’s the potential it will be an interesting one. Tom Carper is a low key, three term Democratic Senator from The First State. He first won election in 2000 by defeating 5 term Republican Senator William Roth. At the time of that campaign Roth was 78 and his … [Read more...] about It’s Primary Day In Delaware. And There’s A Chance For An Upset In A US Senate Race.