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National and local polls continue to show further deterioration in Democratic prospects. Given that, we are increasing our target of likely Republican gains from 28-33 seats to 37-42 seats, with the caveat that substantially larger GOP gains in the 45-55 seat range are quite possible. The next…
There isn’t a lot of consensus in Washington, D.C., but party operatives on both sides of the aisle as well as members of the media seem to be united in their distrust of polls conducted by Rasmussen Reports. But with new polling by a Democratic firm in three key states showing identical results,…
Republican prospects have taken a hit in the races for governor in Colorado and Connecticut putting a dent in the potential for a huge year for the GOP. Republicans are still in strong position but we’re revising our outlook downward slightly from a minimum GOP gain of eight seats to a range of a…
Even with the economy and ballooning national debt at the top of voters’ minds this fall, don’t be surprised when the Republican and Democratic campaign committees dig into the red to help pay for expensive television ads across the country.
Extending a line of credit is a common practice for…
Ike Skelton isn’t going to be able to run as a fresh face. The Democratic congressman was first elected to Congress in 1976 when Jimmy Carter was winning the White House. But he will run as a proven commodity that has delivered for the military interests of Missouri’s 4th District for 17 terms.
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There’s been a lot of talk this year about whether 2010 will be another 1994. Well Republicans certainly hope so in Washington, where three-term Sen. Patty Murray (D) has gone from safe to virtually a toss-up in only a few months.
Republicans got the recruit they were looking for, former state…
Folks, we have a winner in Florida.
No, I’m not talking about Sunshine State primary victors Rick Scott, the Republican nominee for governor, and Kendrick Meek, the Democratic nominee for Senate.
Public Policy Polling, a Democratic firm that uses automated polling technology, came closer to…