“Nobody knows anything.” Whenever you find yourself overwhelmed with uncertainty, just remember William Goldman’s maxim for the film industry, which can easily apply to so much else. Watching the nation’s prognosticators weigh the current political strength of former President Donald Trump, and just how attached Republican voters remain to him, I was constantly reminded … [Read more...] about May Primaries Set to Test Trump’s Hold on Republican Voters
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Greitens Threatens to Upend Missouri Senate Race
Way back in November, I posed the question of whether the old rules of politics still apply. If you recall, and let’s be honest I can barely recall myself, Sean Parnell was leading the PA Senate primary polls despite serious allegations of spousal and child abuse. After Parnell lost his custody battle, though, he decided to drop out of the race. That left unresolved the … [Read more...] about Greitens Threatens to Upend Missouri Senate Race
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
Trump, Abrams and Walker: Governor and Senate Races Take Shape In Newly Purple Georgia
In the last election cycle, Georgia was the Democratic Party’s crowning achievement. Not only did Joe Biden become the first Democrat to win the Peach State in the 21st century, but twin January Senate run-off victories gave the party their Senate majority. Now as Dems seek to protect those gains in the 2022 midterms, competitive contests for the Governorship and one of … [Read more...] about Trump, Abrams and Walker: Governor and Senate Races Take Shape In Newly Purple Georgia