July 28, 2010, 3:34 PM | Noah Rothman
The most anticipated story of the 2010 midterm cycle was not the potential for Republican’s to take the House or the Senate, but the gains that the GOP expected to make in State Houses around the country...
July 28, 2010, 7:34 AM | Noah Rothman
A continued look at last week’s revelation in Politico of the districts in which the DCCC committed to $28 million worth of television buys for embattled incumbents...
July 27, 2010, 3:57 PM | Noah Rothman
John Adler of New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District is facing a tough fight for a second term this year. After winning this historically Republican district in 2008 by just 4 points he is facing a serious challenge from former NFL player Jon Runyon (R) in November. Things looked bad for Adler until, as if by divine providence, a “Tea Party” candidate swooped into the race and threatens to split the conservative vote...
July 27, 2010, 12:25 PM | Noah Rothman
Last week, Politico revealed a report from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee detailing $28 million worth of television buys in districts with embattled incumbents. Here is a breakdown of those races.
July 23, 2010, 11:09 AM | Noah Rothman
Thursday, a House ethics committee found evidence that Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) allegedly misused public funds, accepted lavish gifts, committed tax fraud and hid income from his beachfront Dominican house.
July 23, 2010, 11:01 AM | Noah Rothman
Two political conferences are being held concurrently this week in Las Vegas: the progressive Netroots Nation and the conservative RightOnline.
July 22, 2010, 12:51 PM | Noah Rothman
Since late 2009, the narrative, among columnists at least, that 2010 will more closely remember 1982 than 1994, has been pervasive. This feels like wishful thinking.
July 22, 2010, 12:48 PM | Noah Rothman
Mat Bai has a great piece today in the New York Times about the “choice” election that Democrats want versus the “referendum” election that Republicans want.
July 20, 2010, 2:04 PM | Noah Rothman
Now entering its 11th year, Politics Online and the World eDemocracy Forum has announced its 10 most influential people in the world of politics on the Internet. The list of achievers includes international as well as American candidates.
July 19, 2010, 4:04 PM | Noah Rothman
In the 2004 presidential election, the eyes of the world were on Ohio. In squeaker presidential elections, Ohio is one of the lynchpin states that can deliver an insurmountable electoral lead. As was repeated ad nauseam during 2004 coverage, no Republican has won the White House and lost Ohio. In short, Ohio seals the deal.