How do you solve a problem like Democrat Mike McIntyre? That’s the question plaguing more than one GOP strategist heading into 2014.
A smart, savvy pol who has honed his moderate image and brushed back challenges in his GOP-leaning district, McIntyre came closer than ever to being defeated…
It’s not often that someone in Washington, D.C. knows the difference between Dallas and The Dalles -- two small towns in Oregon over 2,800 miles away. But the Republican in charge of keeping his party in the majority in the House of Representatives is well aware of the difference.
…Since the vast majority of House districts are drawn to elect one party or the other, most of the time, candidates just need to stay out of trouble in order to win. But apparently former Gov. Mark Sanford (R) didn’t get the memo.
He survived the Republican primary…
Not much going on these days, huh? There are only a few things on the president’s — and Congress’ — plate, including:
We’ve said it many times before, special elections are just that, special, but former Gov. Mark Sanford (R) is apparently working overtime to ensure the race in South Carolina’s 1st District is one for the ages.
In spite of his past failings, Sanford successfully navigated the Republican primary.…
Last week, I discussed the most vulnerable senator seeking re-election. It was a tough call, but clearly came down to two Southern Democrats. This week, the question is who is the House’s most vulnerable incumbent, and the answer is much, much easier.
It’s California Republican Gary G. Miller.
…Every political reporter, campaign professional and political junkie should read Charlie Cook’s most recent National Journal column on the decline of swing congressional districts and the rise of partisanship. (I am certain some credit for the analysis also goes to David Wasserman over at the Cook Political Report.)
…The jobs numbers just reported for March — an increase of only 88,000 jobs — are horrendous, especially coming after February’s strong job surge (236,000 new jobs revised up to 268,000).
Forget the unemployment rate sliding from 7.7 percent to 7.6 percent. As The Associated Press noted,…
Rarely does one House race have a national impact, but that is the case in Utah’s 4th District.
In 2012, Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love came within 768 votes of knocking off Rep. Jim Matheson (D) and becoming the first black Republican woman to serve in Congress.
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Tucson has been the site of hard-fought congressional contests for the past four cycles. But it was an off-year incident that may have cast the largest pall on politics in southern Arizona -- and ultimately had the biggest effect on the 2012 race.
On January 8, 2011, Rep.…
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