Latest Round Of Same-Sex Marriage Appeals Arrive At Supreme Court
The process that seems likely to lead to a Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage has begun.
Tammy Duckworth Blocked From Voting By Proxy In House Democratic Caucus Elections
Outdated rules? It sure seems like it.
Will Congressional Republicans Listen To Their Base, Or To The American Public?
Post-election polling shows that the majority of Americans want the new GOP majority in Congress to work together with the President. Republican voters have a very different view.
Russian Troops Have Entered Ukraine Again, NATO Says
The Ukraine crisis, which never really went away, is back,
Time To Start Thinking About Huckabee 2016
Mike Huckabee seems to be making the moves necessary to run for President again, For reasons only he can understand.
With The Midterms Done, Will Republican State Legislators Revisit Electoral College “Reforms?”
After the 2010 elections, several newly Republican state legislatures flirted with the idea of changing the way their state allocates Electoral Votes. The outcome of last weeks elections raises the possibility that this could happen again.
With GOP Wins, The Tea Party v. Establishment Battle Moves Into The Halls Of Congress
The GOP’s big wins last week seem to be just guaranteeing that this year’s battle between the Tea Party and the “establishment” will continue.
Scott Walker Wants To Drug Test Welfare Recipients, But It Doesn’t Work, And It’s Unconstitutional
A popular idea that does nothing useful while simultaneously violating the Constitution.
A (Mostly) Solid Republican South, At Least For Now
The GOP is dominant in the Southern United States, but it’s unlikely to last as long as Democratic dominance of the region did.
President Obama’s Immigration Threat Is Politically Naive And Unrealistic
President Obama’s threat to take action on immigration if Congress doesn’t act by the end of the year ignores political reality,
2014 And The Latino Vote
Republicans performed better among Latino voters this year than they did in 2012, but that doesn’t mean they’ve solved their problems.
Voter Turnout In 2014 Midterms Hit Lowest Point Since 1942
Voter Turnout was lower this year than in any midterm since the one held eleven months after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
GOP Also Saw Gains In State Legislatures Last Week
In addition to gains at the national level and in Governor’s races, the GOP also saw more gains in state legislatures around the country.
Majority Of Americans Support Marijuana Legalization, 64% For Americans 18-34
Support for legalizing marijuana continues to grow slowly but surely.
Unopposed in House Elections
Looking into uncontested and partially contest House districts from the 2014 cycle.
Don’t Expect Anything Out Of Washington In Obama’s Final Two Years
Despite the conciliatory language after Tuesday, it’s unlikely that much will change in Washington in the next two years.
Tenth Circuit Bars Effort By Kansas, Arizona To Add To Requirements For Voter Registration
States may not add to Federal requirements for voter registration, the Court rules. Which makes perfect sense.
Hyperpartisanship Harms American Politics, And American Life
There’s more to life than politics. Unfortunately, there are many Americans who don’t seem to recognize that fact.
Should Obama Have Acted on Immigration Before the Midterms?
Dana Milbank (“Obama’s big immigration mistake”) thinks so.
Minimum Wage Initiatives Win At Ballot Box, But Fail To Help Democrats Politically
Increasing the minimum wage proved to be popular at the ballot box Tuesday, unsurprisingly, However, it did not help Democrats on the same ballot.
“Personhood” Amendments Fail In Two States
Another setback for the radical fringe of the “pro-life” movement,
Not Surprisingly, Angus King And Joe Manchin Are Staying Where They Are
Despite speculation, both Angus King and Joe Manchin will stay with the Democratic caucus. And that makes sense for both of them.
Providing a Little Perspective on the Elections
Political scientists tend to be less dramatic than commentators.
Republicans Expand House Majority
The GOP added to its majority in the House, giving it the biggest majority it has had since Truman was President.
Virginia Senate Race Shockingly Too Close To Call, Likely Headed For Recount
Arguably the most surprising Senate race of 2014 was in Virginia, and it’s not over yet.
Gun Control Has Completely Faded As An Issue Voters Care About
After spiking in the wake of the Newtown tragedy, gun control has faded back into obscurity as an issue voters care about significantly.
Military No Longer Republican Bastion
Always as many military personnel identify as Independents as with the GOP.
Eliminate Midterm Elections? Only If You Want To Make Congress Even Less Representative
Two Duke University academics make an incredibly weak, ultimately unpersuasive, argument in favor of eliminating midterm elections by changing the length of Congressional terms.
The Senate’s Class 2 and Representativeness (or Lack Thereof)
Something to keep in mind about the structure of Senate elections.
Rand Paul Is Right. The GOP’s Brand Sucks, But That’s Only Part Of The Problem
Rebranding alone isn’t going to fix what’s causing the GOP to lose ground among a whole host of demographic groups.
Which Party Is Benefiting From Early Voting?
Early numbers seem to suggest that it depends on which state you’re looking at.
Do We Need A Bigger House Of Representatives?
Would increasing the size of the House of Representatives be the cure for what ails Congress?
What If Republicans Don’t Win Control Of The Senate?
The odds say that the GOP will end up with a Senate majority in the 114th Congress when all the votes are counted, but if it doesn’t happen then there’s likely to be quite a battle inside the GOP.
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