In the absolute heartland of the nation, ruby red Kansas, pro-choice activists scored a huge victory and made Democrats optimistic for the first time in months. A statewide referendum that would potentially allow the Kansas legislature to limit and/or ban abortion was defeated last night, the first major electoral test since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturned … [Read more...] about Kansas Victory Gives Pro-Choice Activists, and Democrats, Glimmer of Midterm Hope
Primary Season is Back: A Rundown of the August 2nd Contests to Watch
It’s been a long July for political junkies everywhere. After two months jam-packed with primaries, July featured just one such contest. That’s all about to change, however, with August just around the corner. On August 2nd, primaries will take place in five states: Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington. Among these primaries are some of the most anticipated … [Read more...] about Primary Season is Back: A Rundown of the August 2nd Contests to Watch
Previewing the Wide-Open Maryland Gubernatorial Primaries
The wait is nearly over. After four consecutive weeks of primary contests, we’re stuck in a bit of a no-mans-land right now. Well, that all ends next week when the rescheduled election in Maryland finally takes place. The main event next week are the primaries for the open gubernatorial seat, where moderate Republican Larry Hogan is finishing his second term as Governor … [Read more...] about Previewing the Wide-Open Maryland Gubernatorial Primaries
Four Months Out From Midterms: Joe Biden’s July 4th and How It Compares to His Predecessors
You don’t need me to tell you Joe Biden is in trouble. With the President approaching his second July Fourth in office, inflation is at its highest level in a generation, his social spending bill remains stalled in the Senate and the latest Gallup Poll found his approval rating to be just 41% (FiveThirtyEight’s average is even lower). As a result, Democrats trail … [Read more...] about Four Months Out From Midterms: Joe Biden’s July 4th and How It Compares to His Predecessors
Will Abortion Decision and January 6th Hearings Change the 2022 Midterm Landscape?
What a difference a week makes. Over just five days, we experienced two monumental moments in our political history. First on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe decision that ensured a right to an abortion. Then on Tuesday, Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson delivered devastating personal testimony to the January 6th Committee. Of … [Read more...] about Will Abortion Decision and January 6th Hearings Change the 2022 Midterm Landscape?