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Texas Governor: Rick Perry Out, but …

by Stuart Rothenberg July 9, 2013 · 11:42 PM EDT

Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s decision not to seek another term does not change the partisan outlook for the 2014 Texas gubernatorial race.

State Attorney General Greg Abbott becomes the clear favorite for the GOP nomination and for election as the Lone Star State’s next governor. Here is an…

Democrats Rally Against Bill Clinton’s Record

by Nathan L. Gonzales July 5, 2013 · 9:30 AM EDT

What do you call a politician who supports the Defense of Marriage Act and a balanced federal budget? Today, that describes a conservative Republican. Sixteen years ago, that was a two-term Democratic president.

Bill Clinton is a rock star among Democrats. He’s one of the most requested…

It’s Uphill All the Way for Social Conservatives

by Stuart Rothenberg July 3, 2013 · 10:17 AM EDT

Although the seemingly unstoppable march of cultural liberalism took pause during the years of Ronald Reagan and even into the 1990s, it is back on track. Liberals will applaud it and conservatives will dread it, but it is silly to deny its strength.

Television and movies reflect our current…

Massachusetts Senate Moves to Safe After Markey Win

by Nathan L. Gonzales July 2, 2013 · 11:04 AM EDT

After three consecutive competitive Senate elections in Massachusetts, it looks like we’re in for a dry spell.

Rep. Edward J. Markey, a Democrat, won the June 25 special election by a convincing 10 points, and there is little evidence he will be vulnerable when the seat is up again in November…

Ohio 14: Running Again for the First Time

by Nathan L. Gonzales June 28, 2013 · 2:00 PM EDT

You can’t get appointed to the House of Representatives, but Republican Dave Joyce’s experience is about as close as it gets.

When GOP Rep. Steve LaTourette announced his retirement late in the cycle last year, local Republican officials chose Joyce to replace him on the ballot. Joyce defeated…

2013-14 Gubernatorial Overview (June 28, 2013) Alabama - Illinois

by Nathan L. Gonzales June 28, 2013 · 1:59 PM EDT

Many Republican governors are lightning rods and Democrats would love to throw them out of office next year.

But as the cycle evolves, common targets such as Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) are in a stronger position for re-election than they were a year ago. Other…

2013-14 Gubernatorial Overview (June 28, 2013) Iowa - New Mexico

by Nathan L. Gonzales June 28, 2013 · 1:58 PM EDT

IOWA -- Terry Branstad (R), elected 2010 (53%); elected 1982 (53%), 1986 (52%), 1990 (61%) and 1994 (57%).
Democrats believe Branstad is vulnerable, but they are having a tough time coming up with a top tier candidate against him. State Sen. Jack Hatch is in the race but doesn’t look like the…

2013-14 Gubernatorial Overview (June 28, 2013) New York - Wyoming

by Nathan L. Gonzales June 28, 2013 · 1:57 PM EDT

OHIO -- John Kasich (R), elected 2010 (49%).
Kasich has been near the top of all Democratic target lists since he was first elected, but the Ohio Republican might be slipping down Democrats’ list of opportunities. President Obama spent $70 million in the state last year talking about an economic…

Massachusetts’ Unspecial Senate Election

by Stuart Rothenberg June 28, 2013 · 1:56 PM EDT

Democrat Ed Markey’s victory over Republican Gabriel Gomez in this week’s special election in Massachusetts may well have been inevitable, considering the state’s strong Democratic bent, the decision by national Democratic strategists to do anything and everything that they needed to do to keep…