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?
Andy Beshear
How Democrat Andy Beshear Won Re-Election in Deep Red Kentucky
Amid a climate of deepening divisions and staunch partisanship, Governor Andy Beshear's re-election as a Democrat in Kentucky strikingly defies the prevailing political currents. Prediction markets and polling throughout the year favored Beshear over Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron, so it would be inaccurate to call the result an upset. But as the results came in on … [Read more...] about How Democrat Andy Beshear Won Re-Election in Deep Red Kentucky
Dems Score Rare Off-Year Triumph As They Turn Towards 2024
The 2021 elections were a disaster for the Biden White House and Democrats. The 2022 midterms, however, were a surprising reprieve, as Republicans vastly underperformed historical expectations. And now, 2023 was probably the strongest year yet for Biden’s Democratic Party as they managed to win nearly every closely-watched race. Let’s take a look at those contests, starting … [Read more...] about Dems Score Rare Off-Year Triumph As They Turn Towards 2024
Kentucky Gubernatorial Election 2023: Can Democrat Andy Beshear Win Again In Deep Red Kentucky?
This fall, something strange might happen: a Democrat could win statewide in Kentucky. On November 3rd, the Bluegrass State will hold its gubernatorial election. If the betting markets are to be believed, incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, is the heavy favorite; at the time of writing, PredictIt share prices imply that the governor has roughly a four-in-five chance of … [Read more...] about Kentucky Gubernatorial Election 2023: Can Democrat Andy Beshear Win Again In Deep Red Kentucky?
Cherelle Parker Wins Dem Nomination in Philly Mayoral Race, Cameron GOP Gov Nominee in Kentucky
The City of Brotherly Love is getting its first female Mayor. Given that Philadelphia hasn’t elected a Republican Mayor since 1947, Cherelle Parker is now the heavy favorite to be Philly’s next (and 100th) Mayor. Parker, a former City Councilwoman and State Representative, managed to outrun the contest’s other top contenders, Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and Councilwoman … [Read more...] about Cherelle Parker Wins Dem Nomination in Philly Mayoral Race, Cameron GOP Gov Nominee in Kentucky