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Alabama House Primaries: Please Forgive Me

by Nathan L. Gonzales January 27, 2012 · 1:56 PM EST

Spencer Bachus (R) has been in Congress for ten terms. Mo Brooks (R) hasn’t been there much longer than ten months. But both men could face serious challenges as Republican voters in Alabama gear up for the March 13 primary.

Neither Bachus’ 6th District nor Brooks’ 5th District is at risk of a…

Mississippi House Primaries: No Pardon for Nunnelee

by Nathan L. Gonzales January 27, 2012 · 1:55 PM EST

Mississippi hosted two competitive House races last cycle when Republicans Alan Nunnelee and Steven Palazzo knocked off incumbents. This cycle, the best action in the Magnolia State will likely be in the March primaries instead of November.

At one point, Nunnelee, Palazzo, and Bennie Thompson…

Heading to Florida after a Big Win for Newt

by Stuart Rothenberg January 27, 2012 · 1:54 PM EST

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich swept through South Carolina on January 21st much like Sherman marched through Georgia, winning most voter groups en route to a double-digit victory.

Gingrich, who drew 40% of the vote, rolled up particularly strong margins among evangelical Christians, among those…

North Carolina Governor: Perdue Retirement Could Help Democrats

January 27, 2012 · 1:53 PM EST

Gov. Bev Perdue’s retirement actually improves Democratic chances of holding the governorship in the Tar Heel State. For over a year, the incumbent suffered from mediocre polling numbers and routinely trailed former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory (R) by double-digits.

State Rep. Bill Faison was…

Senate Report Shorts (January 27, 2012)

January 27, 2012 · 10:59 AM EST

Some significant movement inside a few Senate races isn’t likely to produce a change in the overall picture of the fight for the Senate.

In Massachusetts, Elizabeth Warren (D) raised an incredible $5.7 million in the fourth quarter of last year and another $1 million already in January. She…

2012 House Ratings (January 27, 2012)

January 27, 2012 · 10:57 AM EST

2012 Senate Ratings (January 27, 2012)

January 27, 2012 · 10:56 AM EST