House News & Analysis

Podcast Episode 29: Democratic National Convention from Chicago

August 22, 2024 · 4:38 PM EDT

Nathan Gonzales and Jacob Rubashkin discuss and analyze the first three days of the Democratic National Convention on location in Chicago, including the biggest themes, speeches and highlights, and the impact Vice President Kamala Harris is having on the presidential races and the fight for the House and Senate. 

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Presidential: Walz Joins Harris on Democratic Ticket

by Nathan L. Gonzales August 7, 2024 · 12:54 PM EDT

I don’t remember much from our candidate interview with Tim Walz, but I’m going to guess I wasn’t impressed. In my defense, it was nearly 19 years ago, when Walz ran in southern Minnesota’s 1st District. 

Even though I’d look much smarter now if I said back then that he…

Podcast Episode 28: Biden Drops Out, Harris VP Pick, Ohio 9 Poll w/ Leah Askarinam

August 1, 2024 · 10:55 AM EDT

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin, and Leah Askarinam of the Associated Press analyze the impact of President Joe Biden’s departure from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris’ ascension to the top of the Democratic ticket, talk about the various potential vice presidential picks for Harris, and release the latest exclusive…

Presidential: Biden’s Exit Steers Election Into Uncharted Waters

July 21, 2024 · 4:47 PM EDT

By Nathan L. Gonzales & Jacob Rubashkin

Unthinkable even a month ago, President Joe Biden’s decision to decline the Democratic nomination upends the 2024 election 106 days before Election Day.

Biden’s exit comes after an agonizing three weeks following his dismal debate performance against former President Donald Trump, and at…

Podcast Episode 27: Assassination Attempt, Republican Convention, Michigan 7 Poll

July 17, 2024 · 9:11 PM EDT

Nathan Gonzales and Jacob Rubashkin, on location at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, analyze the state of the presidential race after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, talk about the first two days of the Republican convention, and release fresh polling data in Michigan’s 7th District,…

Michigan 7 Poll Underscores Challenges for Democrats

by Jacob Rubashkin July 17, 2024 · 1:15 PM EDT

Republicans lead up and down the ticket in a crucial midwestern swing district, according to new polling conducted by Noble Predictive Insights for Inside Elections.

In Michigan’s 7th District, one of 10 seats nationwide rated a toss-up, Republican Tom Barrett holds a substantial advantage over Democrat Curtis Hertel,…

Nebraska 2: Omaha Tiebreaker

by Jacob Rubashkin July 11, 2024 · 2:29 PM EDT

No one congressional district may have more political importance than Nebraska’s 2nd.

Anchored by Omaha, the 2nd District is the most evenly divided district in the entire country (according to Inside Elections’ Baseline). And it’s also one of just five congressional districts to cast its own electoral vote, not including…

Podcast Episode 26: Post-Debate Analysis + New York Races w/ Emily Ngo of Politico

June 28, 2024 · 4:22 PM EDT

Nathan Gonzales and Jacob Rubashkin look at the potential fallout from the CNN debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump and analyze a handful of key House races in New York with Emily Ngo of Politico. 

Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or…

2024 House Overview: Holding Pattern

June 20, 2024 · 2:30 PM EDT

By Nathan L. Gonzales & Jacob Rubashkin

A presidential year and presidential-level turnout was supposed to boost Democratic chances down the ballot. But that’s not how the cycle is playing out. Instead of President Joe Biden’s re-election carrying Democrats to a House majority, Democratic House candidates are trying to defy…

2024 House Overview (June 20, 2024): Alaska - Iowa

June 20, 2024 · 2:29 PM EDT

Alaska. Primary Aug. 20.
At-Large District. Mary Peltola, D, re-elected 55%. Trump 53%. This race got a major shakeup when Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, who is the preferred candidate of national Republicans, over entrepreneur Nick Begich III, who is also in the race. Republican consolidation will be…