House Members Running for Governor Doing Well... So Far
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Florida Rep. Jim DavisÃ¢ÂÂ victory in TuesdayÃ¢ÂÂs Democratic primary for governor was the latest success among the large group of House members who have sought their partiesÃ¢ÂÂ gubernatorial nominations this year.
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The state offers the most diverse contest to date in the Democratic Partyâs nominating season.
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The volatile political atmosphere in this election year has boosted the number of incumbents facing serious competition over recent past campaigns: A total of 62 current members Ã¢ÂÂ 48 of them Republicans Ã¢ÂÂ are in races that are rated by CQPolitics.com in a range from very to somewhat competitive.
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First, I'd like to say congratulations. Prior to last night, I had been only cautiously optimistic about your chances of taking the House. As of the time I am writing this, you are on the cusp of taking senate as well. In the world of politics, expectations are as real as the raw numbers, and you have certainly exceeded mine and many others. A quick scan of the over-dramatic flailing on conservative blogs and the despondent tone of Fox News fills me and many others with a profound sense of schadenfreude.  Enjoy your victory, but enjoy it quickly. For tomorrow you inherit the corn-flecked shit sandwich currently known as our government. Here are some things you can do to further redeem yourselves in our eyes...
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In a Jan. 13 story about the race to replace Rep. Jerry Weller, The Associated Press, relying on information from a political researcher, reported erroneously that Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich carried the congressional district in 2006. The Republican candidate carried the district with 44 percent of the vote compared to 43 percent for Blagojevich and 13 percent for a Green Party candidate.
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Candidates from both parties are getting help from their family members on the presidential campaign trail. A sampling:
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Democrats need to get a grip on themselves. John Kerry is not down for the count. He still has a good chance to capture the presidency on Nov. 2, even though the
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While the race for the White House draws most of the public's political attention between now and Election Day, operatives of both parties and private-sector industries will focus a good deal of effort on state races.
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HARTFORD, Conn. -- Democrats in the state House of Representatives will gather next Tuesday to choose new leaders. The caucus is expected to meet behind closed doors and select Rep. Christopher Donovan, a
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Pennsylvania should be a hotbed of competition in U.S. House races this year, as the roster of candidates who met a Thursday afternoon qualifying deadline makes clear.
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The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is trying to fend off the DemocratsÃ¢ÂÂ determined campaign to score a net gain of at least 15 House seats in the Nov. 7 elections Ã¢ÂÂ which they need to take control of the House. And Republican leaders have been pressing their politically Ã¢ÂÂsafeÃ¢ÂÂ members who have surplus campaign funds to ante up ever more money for the GOPÃ¢ÂÂs effort to extinguish the Democratic threat.
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With some of his strongest former backers now working for his quick ouster, Gov. James E. McGreevey showed up for work at the Statehouse yesterday morning, and his allies said he was digging in for a fight.
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The GOP tries to regain control in a state that hasn't seen a Republican governor in 20 years.
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Rasmussen Reports - Less than two months before the election, Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter (D) has jumped even further ahead in Colorado&#39;s gubernatorial race. He now leads Republican Representative Bob Beauprez 50% to 34%.&nbsp;Ten percent (10%) are undecided.
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At least eight people are vying to hold a job crucial to the Democrats' future direction.
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Freshman Pennsylvania Rep. Michael G. Fitzpatrick is a Republican. But what he is trying hardest to impress upon his constituents this year, as he bids for a second term in suburban PhiladelphiaÃ¢ÂÂs politically competitive 8th District, is just how often he doesnÃ¢ÂÂt line up with his party.
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By Joe Blundo, The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio  Sep. 17--Today I examine a burning question in the Ohio race for governor: Has the campaign so far been real or just an elaborate parody? Arguments can be made for both, but I see strong evidence for parody.