Less than a month ago, President Biden took part in the earliest Presidential general election debate in American history. Now, as a result of his poor performance in that debate, Biden was forced to drop out of the race. There are few historical precedents for an incumbent President dropping out this late in the game. Harry S. Truman in 1952 and Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968, … [Read more...] about Biden Out, Harris In: What Kind of Campaign Will She Run and Who Will She Pick as Her VP Nominee?
2024 election
Diving Into Tuesday’s Results: Dems Over-Perform in Ohio 6th Special, While Nancy Mace Prevails Over Primary Challenge
Another special Congressional election yields yet another Democratic overperformance. Let’s run through the results of Tuesday’s special Congressional election, as well as the day’s other consequential primary contests. Ohio While Republican candidate Michael Rulli won Tuesday’s race in Ohio’s 6th Congressional District, his margin was far behind the 35 points that … [Read more...] about Diving Into Tuesday’s Results: Dems Over-Perform in Ohio 6th Special, While Nancy Mace Prevails Over Primary Challenge
Money vs Endorsements: A Final Preview of the Maryland Senate Democratic Primary
The deep blue state of Maryland is the unlikely site of May’s most critical primary contest in the battle for control of the Senate. On May 14th, Congressman David Trone and Prince George County Executive Angela Alsobrooks will compete for the Democratic nomination in Maryland’s open Senate race. The winner will advance to a general election match-up with popular Republican … [Read more...] about Money vs Endorsements: A Final Preview of the Maryland Senate Democratic Primary
Dems Hold New York Congressional Seat in Special Election, Narrowing GOP’s House Majority
We had another New York Special House Election last night, although this one wasn’t quite as exciting as February’s contest. Previously, New York Democrats managed to flip disgraced Republican former Congresswoman George Santos’ seat and got a small measure of revenge in the state that powered the GOP to the House majority in 2022. This time, though, Dems were merely … [Read more...] about Dems Hold New York Congressional Seat in Special Election, Narrowing GOP’s House Majority
Super Tuesday Recap: Victories For Biden and Trump Put Them On Verge of Party Nominations
The general election has begun. Well, not really, but you know what I mean. As we survey last night’s Super Tuesday results, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are now on the respective cusp of winning the Democratic and Republican 2024 Presidential nominations. In the Democratic primary, Biden won all 15 state contests last night, giving him 1,517 … [Read more...] about Super Tuesday Recap: Victories For Biden and Trump Put Them On Verge of Party Nominations