A Generation of Termites by Joe Conason
When American politicians talk about the legacy we are leaving to the next generation, their usual theme is financial deficits, as if there were no other kind.
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October 14, 2010
October 14, 2010
The Outlook for November 2nd By Larry J. Sabato
As alert readers of the Crystal Ball will note, we have not changed our projection of +47 Republican net House seats in many weeks.
October 14, 2010
Nevada Governor: Reid (D) Continues to Trail Sandoval (R)
Democrat Rory Reid still can't seem to grow his support in Nevada's gubernatorial race.
October 14, 2010
Pennsylvania Senate: Toomey (R) Grows Lead Over Sestak (D)
Republican Pat Toomey now holds a 10-point lead over Democratic Congressman Joe Sestak, the widest gap between the candidates since early April in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.
October 14, 2010
Illinois Governor: Brady (R) Still Ahead in Four-Way Race
Republican State Senator Bill Brady now leads Democratic Governor Pat Quinn by just six points in Illinois’ crowded gubernatorial contest.
October 13, 2010
35% Like One-Party Rule
With midterm elections bearing down, it’s perhaps no surprise that Democrats like the idea of one party running both Congress and the White House. Republicans and voters not affiliated with either of the major political parties are less thrilled by the idea.
October 13, 2010
North Carolina Senate: Burr (R) Remains Ahead of Marshall (D)
Republican Senator Richard Burr still holds a double-digit lead over challenger Elaine Marshall in his bid for reelection in North Carolina.
October 13, 2010
32% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
For the second week in a row, 32% of Likely U.S. Voters now say the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey taken the week ending Sunday, October 10.
October 13, 2010
Half of Americans Are Not Confident In Banking Industry, See Interest Rates Going Up
Americans continue to show a lack of confidence in the stability of the U.S. banking industry.
October 13, 2010
West Virginia Senate: Raese (R) Holds Smaller Lead Over Manchin (D)
Democratic Governor Joe Manchin, after recent moves to highlight his independence from the Obama agenda, is now once again in a near tie with Republican challenger John Raese in West Virginia’s special election for the U.S. Senate.
October 13, 2010
66% in Texas Favor Repeal of the Health Care Law
Sixty-six percent (66%) of voters in Texas at least somewhat favor repeal of the new national health care law, including 57% who Strongly Favor repeal.
October 13, 2010
Nevada Senate: Reid (D), Angle (R) Tied Again
Just before their first and only debate, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and his Republican challenger Sharron Angle remain locked in a too-close-to-call contest.
October 13, 2010
The White House Bunker So Soon? by Tony Blankley
Based on the recent appointments of the two most powerful staff positions in the White House, and on various statements, it would appear that the White House is descending deeper into the bunker in anticipation of the expected shift in congressional majorities next year.
October 13, 2010
Traffic Jams by Susan Estrich
There's an old joke in California that if you want attention, stage your event on the freeway.
October 13, 2010
Maine Governor: LePage (R) Drops To Near Tie with Mitchell (D)
A month ago, Republican Paul LePage led Democrat Libby Mitchell by nearly 20 points in Maine's gubernatorial race. Now LePage's support has fallen to a new low, putting him in a near tie with Mitchell.
October 13, 2010
Ohio Governor: Strickland (D) Gains Ground on Kasich (R)
The race for governor of Ohio appears to be tightening.
October 13, 2010
Wisconsin Governor: Walker (R) Still Ahead of Barrett (D)
Republican Scott Walker now holds a nine-point lead over Milwaukee's Democratic Mayor Tom Barrett in the race to be Wisconsin’s next governor.
October 12, 2010
Oregon Senate: Wyden (D) Remains Well Ahead of Huffman (R)
Democratic incumbent Ron Wyden continues to earn over 50% support against his Republican challenger Jim Huffman in Oregon’s U.S. Senate race.
October 12, 2010
55% Say It Isn’t Negative Advertising To Correctly Describe An Opponent’s Position
In an election year when many candidates are trying to avoid mention of some of the things they passed in Congress, their challengers have been working hard to tie them to their voting records. Some have cried foul, claiming this is negative advertising.
October 12, 2010
Homeowners Are More Pessimistic Than Ever About the Short-Term Housing Market
Now more than ever, homeowners expect to see the value of their home go down over the next year.
