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2016 House Ratings (July 1, 2016)

July 1, 2016 · 9:13 AM EDT

Republicans Need Gary Johnson to Save the Senate

by Nathan L. Gonzales June 30, 2016 · 9:05 AM EDT

On Sept. 26, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will face off in Dayton, Ohio, for what's anticipated to be the most-watched presidential debate in history. Republicans need Gary Johnson to be on the stage.  

Normally, both parties try to marginalize third-party candidates and keep them from getting…

Two More House Incumbents Fall, But It’s Not What You Think

by Nathan L. Gonzales June 17, 2016 · 4:00 PM EDT

Republican Reps. Renee Ellmers of North Carolina and Randy Forbes of Virginia lost GOP primaries within the last couple of weeks, but it’s not because we’re having a throw-the-bums-out election.

While Donald Trump rode a wave of anti-Establishment sentiment to the GOP presidential nomination, his…

Why Won’t Bernie Go Away?

by Nathan L. Gonzales June 17, 2016 · 3:59 PM EDT

In a race full of surprises, I’m surprised that Democrats are surprised that Bernie Sanders isn’t quite ready to exit quietly stage left from the presidential contest.

The Vermont senator took one step closer to bowing out on Thursday night, but stopped short of a concession.

“The major political…

Ratings Change: Utah’s 4th District

by Nathan L. Gonzales June 17, 2016 · 3:58 PM EDT

A new public poll showing GOP Rep. Mia Love trailing Democratic challenger Doug Owens by 6 points doesn’t smell quite right. But the congresswoman could still be in for a competitive race, even though Utah’s 4th District isn’t a typical swing seat. 

The June 2-8 automated poll conducted by…

California Turns the Page to the General Elections

by Nathan L. Gonzales June 17, 2016 · 3:57 PM EDT

Four months away from the Iowa caucuses on the calendar, California seemed to have a negligible chance of playing a part in the presidential nominating contests. But just as it looked like Republicans and Democrats might fight it out all the way to June 7, Donald Trump locked up the GOP nomination…

2016 House Ratings (June 17, 2016)

June 17, 2016 · 3:56 PM EDT

Candidate Conversation - Denise Juneau (D)

June 17, 2016 · 3:55 PM EDT

Nominee for Montana’s At-Large Seat

Interview Date: June 14, 2016

Date of Birth: April 5, 1967; Oakland, Calif.

Education: Montana State Univ. (B.A. 1993); Harvard Univ (Master of Education 1994); Univ. of Montana (J.D. 2004); Univ. of New Mexico (attended) 

Political Office: State…

Candidate Conversation - Darlene Miller (R)

June 17, 2016 · 3:54 PM EDT

Candidate for Minnesota’s 2nd District

Interview Date: June 7, 2016

Date of Birth: Nov. 10, 1949; New Prague, Minn.

Education: Saint Benedict’s College (attended)

Political Office: None; First run for office

Current Outlook: Miller is in the middle of a competitive primary in the race to…

Candidate Conversation - Don Bacon (R)

June 17, 2016 · 3:53 PM EDT

Nominee for Nebraska’s 2nd District

Interview Date: June 6, 2016

Date of Birth: August 16, 1963; Chicago, Illinois

Education: Northern Illinois Univ. (1984); Northwestern College (attended)

Political Office: None; First run for office

Current Outlook: Bacon is the Republican nominee in the…