We're only at the end of January 2023, but November 2024 is already looming over us. With the midterms in the rearview mirror, the 2024 Republican primary is already beginning to kick into gear, as former President Donald Trump jumped into the race on November 15th. In response, other prospective Republican candidates are subtly and not-so-subtly maneuvering to get in as … [Read more...] about 2024 Round-Up: The Latest Developments in the Presidential Contest
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Republicans from Battleground Districts Fueled Rozzi’s Unexpected Path to PA State House Speaker
Although Democrats won a slim 102-101 majority in the Pennsylvania State House during midterm elections last November, party operatives were unsure whether Democrats could convert this slim advantage into a true functioning majority in the chamber. Pennsylvania Democrats were forced to navigate a temporary 99-101 deficit in the State House while voting on a House Speaker, … [Read more...] about Republicans from Battleground Districts Fueled Rozzi’s Unexpected Path to PA State House Speaker
Roe Overturn Fuels Democrat Success in Special Elections, but Don’t Read Too Much Into It for November
There’s no debate about whether or not the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has motivated Democratic voters. Based on the evidence of four special elections since June 23rd, it’s clear it has. The bigger question is, will it be enough to offset President Joe Biden's poor approval ratings and mute the expected red wave come November? To answer that question, we … [Read more...] about Roe Overturn Fuels Democrat Success in Special Elections, but Don’t Read Too Much Into It for November
In New York, Dems Score Final Special Election Win Before November
From the late summer of 2021 to the early summer of 2022, Republicans seemed poised for a midterm wave on par with their 2010 and 2014 victories. Heading into the fall, however, it appears the vibe has shifted. Tuesday night, in a special election to fill the remaining term in New York’s 19th District, Democratic nominee Pat Ryan prevailed over Republican Marc Molinaro. Ryan … [Read more...] about In New York, Dems Score Final Special Election Win Before November
Wyoming Democrats Tried to Save Liz Cheney
Trump-endorsed challenger Harriet Hageman handily defeated Republican Wyoming At-Large Representative Liz Cheney in the GOP primary by an initial margin of roughly 66%-29% on Tuesday. Cheney is one of Donald Trump's strongest Republican critics in Congress and previously served in a leadership position within the House Republican Conference. Turnout was astronomical for a … [Read more...] about Wyoming Democrats Tried to Save Liz Cheney