Who Is Carl Paladino? by Susan Estrich
The Republican nominee for governor of New York doesn't spend a lot of time talking about himself, which is both good and bad.
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September 24, 2010
September 24, 2010
Florida Governor: Scott (R) Pulls Slightly Ahead of Sink (D)
Republican businessman Rick Scott has moved to a six-point edge over Democrat Alex Sink and has hit the 50% support mark for the first time in Florida’s gubernatorial race.
September 24, 2010
Texas Governor: Perry (R) Continues To Hold Small Lead
Republican incumbent Rick Perry remains slightly ahead of Democratic challenger Bill White in his bid for reelection to an unprecedented third term as governor of Texas.
September 24, 2010
Obama's Policies Drag Down Democratic Governors By Michael Barone
In Washington, I'm often asked how many seats Republicans will pick up in the House and whether they'll win a majority in the Senate. But I'm seldom asked anything about the 37 races for governor that will be decided next month (except for Georgia, which will have a runoff if no candidate tops 50 percent).
September 24, 2010
Will the Republicans Win Back the House in November? By Alfred G. Cuzan
This week the Crystal Ball publishes a prediction that suggests the House majority may stay with the Democrats, written by Professor Alfred G. Cuzan of the University of West Florida. While Professor Cuzan makes a compelling case, the Crystal Ball’s unique dual method—examining all 435 House races individually and incorporating the result of statistical analysis based on past elections and developed over many years by Professor Alan Abramowitz, one of our Senior Columnists at the Crystal Ball—has pointed to a House gain of +47 seats for the GOP, which would deliver the majority into Republican hands. We urge our readers to consider Professor Cuzan’s analysis and arguments, and decide for themselves which outcome they believe is more likely. – Larry J. Sabato, Editor
September 24, 2010
Minnesota Governor: Emmer (R), Dayton (D) Now In Near Tie
Republican Tom Emmer and Democrat Mark Dayton are virtually tied now in the race to be Minnesota’s next governor.
September 24, 2010
Haley (R) Still Runs Strong in South Carolina Governor’s Race
Republican Nikki Haley continues to hold a comfortable lead over Democrat Vincent Sheheen in South Carolina's gubernatorial race.
September 23, 2010
Bentley (R) Continues to Hold Solid Lead in Alabama Governor’s Race
Republican Robert Bentley continues to hold a 20-point lead over his Democratic opponent Ron Sparks in the race to be Alabama’s next governor.
September 23, 2010
Most Americans Doubt President Obama’s Economic Advisers
With the jobless rate inching back up and the economy remaining in the doldrums, most Americans lack confidence in President Obama’s economic advisors.
September 23, 2010
Where Good Men (and Women) Die Old by Froma Harrop
There are few less-alike places in the continental United States than Ashley, N.D., and New York City.
September 23, 2010
61% in Florida Believe Cutting Taxes, Not Increasing Spending, Will Create More Jobs
Sixty-one percent (61%) of Likely Florida Voters feel cutting taxes is a better way to create new jobs than increasing government spending, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the Sunshine state.
September 23, 2010
Harry Reid's Winning Strategy -- It's Losing by Debra J. Saunders
The Democratic Party has become the entrenched self-preservation party. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is its Pied Piper.
September 23, 2010
43% Say Free Market Is Best Anti-Poverty Program
Americans definitely prefer the free market to government regulation, but they’re less confident in an unbridled marketplace as a response to poverty.
September 23, 2010
Georgia Governor: Deal (R) Holds Narrower Lead Over Barnes (D)
Coming off his razor-thin Republican Primary runoff win on Tuesday, former Congressman Nathan Deal earns better than 50% support against Democrat Roy Barnes in Georgia's race for governor.
September 23, 2010
North Dakota House: Pomeroy (D) Still Trails Berg (R)
Republican challenger Rick Berg continues to hold a modest lead over Democratic Congressman Earl Pomeroy in North Dakota's U.S. House race.
September 23, 2010
Pelosi Remains Least Liked Congressional Leader
With less than six weeks to go until Election Day, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi remains the most unpopular of the four top congressional leaders as she has been since this session of Congress began early last year. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is a close second.
September 23, 2010
Midterm Morsels: Senate and Governor Ratings Changes and Observations By Larry J. Sabato
Below we list some changes to our Senate and Governor ratings in a few key states, as well as a smattering of thoughts on a few other races of note. Next week the Crystal Ball will revisit some of our House ratings, with several significant changes in the works. Stay tuned.
September 23, 2010
Missouri Senate: Blunt (R) Remains Ahead of Carnahan (D)
Republican Congressman Roy Blunt still leads Democrat Robin Carnahan in Missouri’s race for the U.S. Senate.
September 22, 2010
Most Say Competition Protects Borrowers More Than Regulation
President Obama last week chose Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren to launch the newly created Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, an agency that will further regulate the lending practices of banks, mortgage lenders and credit card companies. But most Americans say increased competition, not more government regulation, will do more to protect borrowers.
September 22, 2010
Schumer (D) Holds More Than 20-Point Lead in New York Senate Race
New York Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer is running comfortably ahead of his Republican challenger in the first look at his bid for reelection since last week's party primaries.
