With congressional job approval hovering in the low teens, giving incumbents the opportunity to choose three words to describe themselves, and to refer to their current office, might seem like asking them to choose the words for their tombstone. But it’s a biennial tradition for the California…
Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee for president in 2016.
Looking back for the answer to “How did we get here?” and forward to handicapping the general election, one word stands out: assumptions.
There was an assumption that once voters were reminded of any number of ways Donald Trump…
While it may have been unthinkable to say twelve, nine, or even six months ago, Republicans couldn’t afford to not nominate Donald Trump for president.
After winning Indiana and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz dropping out, the wealthy businessman will secure a majority of delegates before the Republican…
The crowded GOP field to take on Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet narrowed recently from a dozen candidates to three contenders.
Former El Paso County Commissioner Darryl Glenn was the only candidate to secure a position on the primary ballot at the state convention. It was a surprise boost of…
Nearly a year ago, we moved Republican Mark Kirk from Pure Toss-Up to Toss-Up/Tilt Democratic. Over the last 12 months, there is little evidence that things have gotten any better for the senator and in fact the political climate may be getting much worse, prompting another ratings change.
The…
A handful of recent primaries in relatively safe districts adds a half-dozen likely new Members to the 115th Congress next year.
Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi was the first new Member after winning the March primary in Illinois’ 8th District, which leans Democratic. Now he’s not alone in a class…
Candidate for New York’s 22nd District
Interview Date: April 26, 2016
Date of Birth: Feb. 4, 1961; Utica, N.Y.
Education: Colgate Univ. (B.A. 1983)
Political Office: State Assembly
Current Outlook: Tenney is a top contender for the Republican nomination in the race to replace retiring-Rep.…
Candidate for Washington’s 7th District
Interview Date: April 21, 2016
Date of Birth: July 1, 1967; Seattle, Wash.
Education: Gonzaga Univ. (B.A. 1989); Univ. of Washington (M.P.P. 1997)
Political Office: King County Councilman; state Senate (former); state House (former)
Current Outlook:…
Nominee for Maryland Senate
Interview Date: April 12, 2016
Date of Birth: Oct. 10, 1961; Baltimore, Md.
Education: Towson State Univ. (1993)
Political Office: State Delegate
Current Outlook: Szeliga won the GOP nomination with 36 percent on April 26 against an underwhelming field of 13 other…
Indiana Senate. Rep. Todd Young won the GOP primary to replace retiring-Republican Sen. Dan Coats and is likely to move up to the Senate next year. Young, who was regarded as the mainstream conservative in the race, defeated fellow Rep. Marlin Stutzman, 67-33 percent.
The Club for Growth endorsed…
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