With no Governor’s race, all eyes are focused on the Senate race in North Dakota which, in the end, is no “race” at all. Popular former Governor John Hoeven is the next Republican Senator from North Dakota! In essence, the Democrats conceded the seat the day Byron Dorgan announced his intentions to retire from the Senate. Whether that decision was motivated by a possible loss | Read More »
North Carolina is considered, to some, a state in political transition. Well, at least Democrats think that way given the fact that Obama narrowly won the state in 2008 giving them a false sense of hope. In reality, that movement has only been seen in the expanding urban areas. So the alleged purpleness that Democrats see in North Carolina had more shades of red | Read More »
In many states where Democrats face difficulties this year, the liberal agenda of Obama is the motivation behind the electorate uprising. Its a series of things- the auto bail out, stimulus package, Obamacare, etc. They all point to the government doing way to much way too fast with money they don’t have. No one denies that something had to be done regarding the economy, | Read More »
In a state vying for the title of perhaps the reddest of red states, it would appear that Republicans look to put a stanglehold on politics in the Sooner state. Term-limited Democratic Governor Brad Henry should be replaced by former 5th District Republican Congresswoman Mary Fallin. She enjoys a 15-point lead over her opponent Jari Askins. Fallin, before going to Washington, was Lt. Governor | Read More »
With no Senate or Governor’s race in Montana this year, the at-large Congressional seat is the de facto statewide race. Republican incumbent Denny Rehberg has served since 2001 and is opposed by Dennis McDonald. Some Democrats feel they have a slight chance here. They point to and take solace in the Democratic presence in Montana- two Senators, a Governor, and a Democratic-controlled State Senate. | Read More »
South Carolina politics is certainly not for the faint of heart, especially in the past decade. There was the Bush ambush of McCain in 2000 in the South Carolina primary campaign (he fathered a black child, his wife was a drug addict, questions about his sanity due to POW status in North Vietnam, his ties to the S&L crisis) that caused McCain to withdraw from | Read More »
Governor Tim Pawlenty’s decision to forego another term is fueling speculation about his Presidential aspirations in 2012. Unfortunately, it has opened the door for a Democratic Governorship pick-up this year. In fact, Democratic nominee Mark Dayton leads his opponent Tom Emmer by 5 points at this juncture- certainly not a runaway. With no Senate race this year, this is the only statewide race. Before | Read More »
With no Senate or Governor races this year, all eyes are on Mississippi’s four Congressional district races. This much is sure at this point- at least one Democrat (Bernie Thompson in the 2nd) and one Republican (Greg Harper in the 3rd) will be returned to Congress. In the 1st District, Democrat Travis Childers faces a serious challenge from Alan Nunnellee who leads by | Read More »
The Utah races should be no surprises this year. Incumbent Republican Governor Gary Herbert leads his Democratic challenger Paul Corroon by 28 points in polling thus far. Herbert got the job when very popular Governor John Huntsman left in 2009 to become Ambassador to China. Probably the best chance for Corroon is to court the more “moderate” Republican elements in Utah. But, the Republican | Read More »
In Maryland, incumbent Democratic Governor Martin O’Malley currently leads his Republican opponent, Bob Ehrlich, by a mere three points. Before Republicans get their hopes up here, the fact is that this state is very blue, especially of late. This is evident by the fact that incumbent Democratic Senator Barbara Mikulski leads Eric Wargotz by 24 points and will be back in Washington for another | Read More »
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