There has been plenty of talk from the two leading Republican presidential contenders about how they will attract voters who didn’t embrace recent GOP nominees.
For Ted Cruz, his pool of new voters supposedly includes conservatives who didn’t bother to vote because they saw few differences between…
Indiana’s presidential primary is poised to play a critical role in whether Donald Trump can secure a majority of delegates before the the Republican convention. But the Hoosier State is also hosting competitive primary races for the Senate and two open congressional seats on May 3.
As GOP Reps.…
Former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker has declined to run in Florida’s 13th District, closing the book on a Republican scenario to hold the seat. Baker's decision makes it all but certain that a third GOP-held district will go to Democrats this cycle.
The court-mandated redrawing of Florida’s…
Political observers – yes, including myself – have argued for years that the Republican Party has moved too far right, allowing its most ideological elements to limit its legislative options, prevent it from addressing national problems, and damage its appeal to key swing and emerging voter groups.…
Former state Agriculture Commissioner Jamie Comer arguably finished less than 100 votes short of becoming the governor of Kentucky last year. But long-time GOP Rep. Ed Whitfield’s retirement in the 1st District opened up a prime opportunity for Comer to get to Congress.
Considering open seats…
Before Hoosiers get to the legendary Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend, Indiana Republicans will go to the polls on May 3 in critical primaries for president, U.S. Senate, and two open congressional seats.
In the Republican presidential nominating contest this year, every delegate matters…
The House Republican Conference has its share of characters and bomb throwers who aren’t shy about making life difficult for Speaker Paul Ryan and GOP Leadership. But a potential new congressman from Georgia could bring an extra flavor to the Hill.
State Sen. Mike Crane made news last week when…
If at first you don’t get elected try, try again. That’s Raja Krishnamoorthi’s path to Congress.
The 42-year-old businessman and attorney won the March 15 Democratic primary in Illinois’ 8th District after two previous attempts at elected office. Krishnamoorthi’s nomination in the…
Democrats are desperately searching for opportunities to expand the House playing field in order to take advantage of a potential wave caused by Donald Trump or Ted Cruz at the top of the ballot. But their recruitment efforts fell short in a potentially competitive district in Virginia.
For the…
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