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
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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
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
The Crowded GOP Battle for Trump’s Support and the Ohio Senate Nomination
The Buckeye State is the site of one of 2022’s most anticipated reality shows. Five major Republicans are battling for the seat of retiring Sen. Rob Portman, a desirable nomination in a state trending red. In all likelihood, however, to win that prize they’ll have to first earn the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. This isn’t just a clever metaphor, either, … [Read more...] about The Crowded GOP Battle for Trump’s Support and the Ohio Senate Nomination
Biden’s Supreme Court Appointment Will Present Peril and Opportunity for Senators
It’s happening again. Last week, Stephen Breyer became the fourth Supreme Court Justice to announce his retirement from the bench in the past five years. Suffice to say, it’s been a tumultuous time for the highest court in the land. As I’ve noted before, the nomination process is arguably the most high-profile stage for Senators, particularly those serving on the Judiciary … [Read more...] about Biden’s Supreme Court Appointment Will Present Peril and Opportunity for Senators