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New Print Edition: 2008 Senate Overview
September 10, 2008 · 4:35 PM EDT
The September 10, 2008 print edition of the Rothenberg Political Report is on its way to subscribers. The print edition comes out every two weeks (even more frequently as Election Day approaches) and the content is not available online. Subscribers get in-depth analysis of the most competitive…
Some Bellwether States Losing Their Status
September 9, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT
The presidential campaign of Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) has vowed to compete in all 50 states this fall. While he should perform better than Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) in some traditionally Republican states, he’s not going to achieve a Reagan-esque 1984 sweep.
If he defeats Sen. John McCain…
Politics, Baseball Intersect in St. Paul
September 8, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT
Four years ago, St. Paul, Minn., residents gave Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) a narrow victory over President Bush — a margin of 18 bobblehead dolls, to be precise.
The “Bobblelection” was a pre-election promotion by the St. Paul Saints, an independent professional baseball team partially owned by…
Defying the Numbers, Gilmore Presses On
September 7, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT
Despite polling and fundraising numbers that show him badly trailing his Democratic opponent, former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore (R) expressed optimism Tuesday night about his chances of winning a U.S. Senate seat this fall.
“It’s turning our way,” Gilmore said on the convention floor, just…
Business Interests Focus On the Fight for Senate Control
September 5, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT
While most Republicans in Minneapolis-St. Paul are focused on the race for the White House, many in the business community are equally concerned about this year’s Senate contests. That’s because unless Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) wins the presidency, the Senate will be the only place where they…
For GOP Delegates, Sarah Palin on the Ticket Is a No-Brainer
September 4, 2008 · 12:06 AM EDT
We won’t know for at least a few days, maybe even a few weeks, whether Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was a smart addition to the Republican ticket, but it already is clear that delegates at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., are close to unanimous in their enthusiasm for the…
Stassen’s Son, Obama Fan, Recalls Conventions Past
September 4, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT
In 1940, young Minnesota Gov. Harold Stassen (R) gave the keynote address at the Republican National Convention that vaulted him into the national political spotlight. His son Glen was only 4 years old at the time, but he would have a front-row seat for his father’s long political career.
But…
NRSC Finally Joins DSCC on the Air
September 3, 2008 · 11:18 AM EDT
The National Republican Senatorial Committee launched its first television ads of the cycle this week, with spots in New Hampshire and North Carolina.
The North Carolina spot plays off the Olympics and attacks Sen. Elizabeth Dole’s (R) opponent, state Sen. Kay Hagan (D). “What if they gave gold…
Is Congress Really a Juicy Target for John McCain?
September 2, 2008 · 12:05 AM EDT
Some Republicans are downright giddy these days about Congress’ unpopularity.
They argue that Republicans, including the party’s presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain (Ariz.), will be able to tag Democrats with being unwilling to deal with the nation’s problems, and they are counting on the…
