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
The Most Important Night of the 2024 Campaign: Examining the Background, Format and Stakes of the June 27th Presidential Debate
All of a sudden, the first 2024 Presidential debate is nearly upon us. Our earliest ever debate is coming at a time when this race is approaching an inflection point, with our own Decision Desk/The Hill average, the FiveThirtyEight average and the RealClearPolitics average all showing Trump ahead by less than a single point. Additionally, there’s considerable excitement … [Read more...] about The Most Important Night of the 2024 Campaign: Examining the Background, Format and Stakes of the June 27th Presidential Debate
2024 Senate Map Update: Dems Confront Formidable Landscape
It’s been six months since my last in-depth look at the Senate landscape, so it’s well past time for an update. At this point, most political observers put 24 of the 34 seats up for grabs in either the Safe Democratic or Safe Republican category. Among those safely red seats would be one flipped Democratic seat in West Virginia, where Joe Manchin is retiring. Consequently, … [Read more...] about 2024 Senate Map Update: Dems Confront Formidable Landscape
Keystone State Primary Preview
The primary season’s been quiet for awhile now, but thankfully on April 23rd, we’re getting a host of intriguing matchups in the most crucial swing state of all: Pennsylvania. No Keystone State contest has gotten more attention than the Congressional primary out in Pittsburgh, where Rep. Summer Lee – the Squad member who first won office as a Bernie Sanders-endorsed … [Read more...] about Keystone State Primary Preview
Special Election Results: Alabama State House 10
The seat in Alabama's 10th State House District is vacant after Republican state rep. David Cole resigned following a guilty plea to voter fraud back in August. The 10th District lies in southwest Madison County including parts of Huntsville. No primaries were held for this vacancy as only one candidate from each party filed to run. Democrat Marilyn Lands of Huntsville is … [Read more...] about Special Election Results: Alabama State House 10