This is the first of an eight part series on gubernatorial races in 2014 and where they stand at this point in time. Overall, Republican successes have been greater at the state/local level than at the national level as evidenced by senatorial and presidential losses in 2008, 2010, and 2012. At the state (governor and legislature) and the congressional district level, Republicans hold a comfortable | Read More »
June is the busy month for the United States Supreme Court as they scurry to finish up their business. With no cases to be heard- oral arguments stopped in April- the race is now on to decide the remainder of the cases presented this term. They have five scheduled days left starting on Monday June 10th and scheduled to end on Monday June 14th. Obviously, | Read More »
Indonesia is the world’s largest, by population, Muslim country. Depending on who one talks to, the estimated Muslim population is 80-90% of the 240 million people living on this island nation. Indonesia also prides itself on its supposedly tolerant, pluralistic society where all comers are welcome. In fact, the nation is home to over 700 languages and dialects. Talk about your Tower of Babel… However, | Read More »
With Congress on their Memorial Day vacation and the general lull in silly comments from that body, I took a brief hiatus to concentrate on other matters of a political nature. But, with Congress back and Obama back on the never-ending campaign trail, the comments are sure to pick up. Of course, there is always MSNBC and other liberal outlets to check in on occasionally, | Read More »
Once again, the Republican Party finds itself in the unique position of taking control of the United States Senate. Of course, we said that in 2010 and again in 2012 when things looked even brighter than the 2010 GOP wave that gained control of the House. In 2012, there was an actual backslide in the minimal gains from 2010. The Republican Party somehow managed to | Read More »
Opening caveat: In response to some comments along the way in this series regarding Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, there are several GOP possibilities to take him on in a primary. I singled out Lee Bright because he has been the most vocal and the prototypical type to challenge Graham from the right. I must also agree that Jamie Radtke is a potential GOP candidate, | Read More »
Opening caveat: With respect to the Tim Scott race in South Carolina, it is clear that the race card often enters these races (example: the whisper campaign against McCain in 2000; negative Democratic comments against Haley now). Tim Scott is clearly set for reelection, but the GOP needs to be wary of that race card being played. Democrats will stoop to nothing. In North Carolina, | Read More »
Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court decided the case of Maryland v. King. To recap, King was arrested for the crime of assault. As part of the booking process under Mayland law, anyone arrested for what they define as a “serious crime-” and the crime for which he was arrested fell in that category- must submit a DNA sample obtained from a cheek cell swab. | Read More »
Due to the large number of states with senatorial elections in the South in 2014, this region is being split into two parts to do the current state of the races justice. This is the largest growing region of the United States. Thus, the political clout is moving south and west. For example, Texas gained four seats in the House in 2001 while Florida gained | Read More »
Obligatory note regarding last entry (I have trouble commenting): Beau Biden was not discussed in reference to Delaware. He certainly is the rising Delaware Democrat and may enter the primary, but he has thus far indicated otherwise. My guess is he will use the governorship as a stepping stone to federal office. Right now, there is a logjam since all three federal representatives are relatively | Read More »
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