Louisiana Governor’s Race Headed To Runoff
As widely expected, yesterday’s “jungle primary” in the Louisiana Governor’s race ended with nobody winning a majority.
Washington Post Exposes Conservative Scheme To Dupe It With False Roy Moore Accusation
The Washington Post exposes another James O’Keefe fraud.
Gorsuch Has Another Good Day In Front Of Senate Judiciary Committee
More fireworks on the second day of the questioning of Neil Gorsuch, but his confirmation nonetheless seems assured.
Democrat John Bel Edwards Handily Defeats David Vitter In Louisiana Governor’s Race
Democrat John Bel Edwards scored an easy victory over Senator David Vitter last night in Louisiana, and Vitter announced that he’d be leaving the Senate after his term is up.
Gun Control Is No More Likely After Charleston Than It Was Before
Political reality shows us that the shootings in Charleston are not going to have any appreciable impact on the likelihood of any type of gun control law passing anywhere outside of the bluest of the blue states.
Obama And Congress Headed For First Confrontation Over Keystone XL Pipeline
Just one day into the new Congress, the first confrontation is already set.
In The Wake Of Midterm Losses, Some On The Left Say Democrats Should Write Off The South
Some on the left are suggesting Democrats should write off the South for the foreseeable future, but that would be as foolish as Republicans assuming that their dominance in the region will last as long as Democratic dominance did in the century after the Civil War.
Cong. Bill Cassidy Defeats Mary Landrieu In La. Runoff, Extending GOP Senate Majority
A crushing but expected defeat for a veteran Democrat.
Senate Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline For Now, Effectively Ends Mary Landrieu’s Political Career
The Keystone XL pipeline bill is dead until the next Senate. Mary Landrieu’s political career, on the other hand, is basically dead for the foreseeable future.
Keystone XL Likely To Pass Senate, But It Won’t Save Mary Landrieu
Approval of the Keystone XL pipeline will likely pass the Senate today, and will eventually go forward despite an expected Presidential veto. But, Mary Landrieu’s political career is still dead.
Will Keystone XL Save Mary Landrieu’s Senate Seat? Probably Not
Mary Landrieu’s Keystone XL Hail Mary isn’t going to save her.
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.
Democrats Already Abandoning Mary Landrieu?
The party’s loss of Senate control has basically sealed Landrieu’s fate.
Republican Party Wins Senate, Poised To Add To New Majority
2014 was not supposed to be a wave election, but it clearly qualifies as one.
With One Week To Go, The Midterms Are Looking Good For the GOP
Things are looking good for the GOP to take over the Senate, but there are still several right races that could tip the balance one way or the other.
The Midterm Elections Will Be Over In 13 Days. Or Will They?
There’s at least a 50-50 chance we won’t know who controls the Senate until weeks after Election Day.
The Tea Party Lost Badly In 2014, But It’s Not Going Anywhere
The death of the Tea Party is greatly exaggerated.
Battle For Senate Control Tipping Towards The GOP?
Two weeks after it seemed to be tightening, there are signs the battle for control of the Senate may be moving in the GOP’s direction.
We May Not Know Who Controls The Senate Until January
A number of factors unique to 2014 make it likely that control of the Senate could be up in the air for months after Election Day.
Race For Senate Control Tightening
Republicans still have an advantage, but Democrats seem to be holding their own in the battle for Senate control.
Hillary Clinton Hurting 2014 Democratic Candidates?
Some on the left are saying that Hillary Clinton isn’t doing enough to help Democrats in 2014.
Could The House Lawsuit Against Obama Cost The GOP The Senate?
In what would be a classic bit of political irony, polling indicates that the House lawsuit against the President could make Democrats more likely to vote in November.
GOP Likely To Take The Senate, Retain The House, Maintain The Status Quo In The States
The GOP has a good chance of taking the Senate in 2014, but it will be by a narrow margin.
New Politico Poll Tells Us Much Less Than People Think It Does
Some polls aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on.
Obama’s Poll Numbers Dip Again, Time For Democrats To Worry
A grim new poll for the President and his Democratic allies.
Republican Candidates Behind In Key Senate Races
It’s a bit too early for Republicans to be celebrating that Senate majority that so many people are predicting.
Joe Manchin: Further Gun Control Efforts Unlikely In 2014
The likelihood of any action on gun control in 2014 is extremely limited
Is President Obama’s “Administrative Fix” Even Legal? Probably Not
The Imperial Presidency didn’t start with Barack Obama, but his PPACA “fix” does much to expand it into questionable new territory.
Obama Introduces “Administrative Fix” That May Create More Problems Than It Solves
A contrite President Obama offered a “fix” for one of the biggest problems that the PPACA has created.
Democrats On Capitol Hill Starting To Get Very Nervous About Obamacare
Congressional Democrats are not very pleased with the White House right now.
Congressional Republicans Wake Up To Post-Shutdown Poll Headaches, Will It Matter In 2014?
Polling looks bleak for the GOP right now, but it’s unclear what that will mean a year from now.
More Evidence Of The Political Risk To The GOP In A Shutdown
With just hours to go, the Republicans on Capitol Hill seem prepared to take a big political risk.
John Boehner’s Narrow Path To Immigration Reform
John Boehner clearly wants to see an immigration bill passed this year, but he has a very narrow path to victory.
Manchin-Toomey Background Checks Bill In Trouble
The prospects for gun control appear to be dimming.
