The Electoral Map Shifts: Biden Likely To Win, The Senate Is A Toss-Up
Last week on this website, I said that I would be surprised if Trump wins re-election. Polls just keep getting worse for him, worse than they ever were in 2016 when he won by winning three crucial Rust Belt states by less than one percentage point over Clinton. Polls show a majority of Americans agree […]
Can Democrats Defy The Demographics and Win in Iowa?
In the ever-shifting 2020 election cycle, one crucial state, with six electoral votes, a competitive Senate election, and three competitive House races, has proven the most difficult to gauge. The Hawkeye State, Iowa, has a political situation unlike any other state. The state is known for its farms and ruralness, has a high rate of […]
May Senate Update: Republicans Catch A Few Breaks
Of the little political action that has taken place recently, a lot of it has applied to down ballot races. One example is Mike Garcia, a Republican, winning by 10 points in a congressional district that Hillary Clinton carried by 7 points and was thought to be getting bluer. This is a big win for […]
The Senate is a Toss-Up: 3 Ratings Changes
There have been some major developments in the last week or so that have changed the face of the battle for the Senate. At the beginning of the month, taking the Senate was an uphill endeavor for the Democratic party. Now, Democrats have a clear-cut way to get a 50-seat majority, with several backup options. […]
February Senate Update: 3 Ratings Changes in the South
While the ongoing Democratic primary is taking up all of the attention, there are some subtle yet important developments in elections for the Senate. If a Democrat becomes president, his or her ability to actually carry out an agenda will depend on how many Democrats are in the Senate. Chances are not many Republicans lawmakers […]
This is Turning Out to Be One Heck of a Day in Elections: 2/19/19
Let’s start off with the big news. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is coming back for more. He declared a 2nd presidential bid this morning. This announcement came as a surprise to me, mainly due to age. He would be 79 during his first inauguration, smashing the old record of 73, set by Ronald Reagan. By […]