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2018 House Ratings (July 6, 2018)

July 6, 2018 · 2:20 PM EDT

The Wrong Fight at the Wrong Time for the GOP

by Stuart Rothenberg June 29, 2018 · 11:34 AM EDT

You need to hand it to President Donald Trump, his entire administration and his party. It takes more than a little chutzpah to act in a way that seems callous to the concerns of children. First, it was gun control. Now it is immigration in general, and separating children from their parents in…

10 One-Liners after Tuesday’s Primaries

by Nathan L. Gonzales June 27, 2018 · 2:18 AM EDT

There’s plenty to digest from Tuesday’s primaries in New York, Maryland, Utah and beyond, but here are a few initial thoughts encapsulated in some run-on sentences.

Crowley’s loss. North Carolina Rep. Robert Pittenger’s primary loss last month wasn’t a surprise (considering his narrow win in…

GOP Poll: Donnelly in Position to Win in Indiana

by Nathan L. Gonzales June 15, 2018 · 10:25 AM EDT

After defeating a flawed candidate in 2012 and President Donald Trump winning Indiana in 2016 by nearly 20 points, Sen. Joe Donnelly is widely regarded as one of the most vulnerable Democratic senators in the country. But don’t count him out yet, according to a new Republican poll.

Former state…

Kentucky 6: Is There a Swing District in The Bluegrass State?

by Leah Askarinam June 14, 2018 · 4:00 PM EDT

It’s only been eight years since voters in Lexington sent a Democrat to Congress. But it feels like an eternity after Donald Trump won Kentucky by nearly 30 points in 2016.

Many of the 77 House districts rated as vulnerable this year can be sorted into a few key categories: Republicans defending…

California House: Parties Regroup after Primary

by Nathan L. Gonzales June 14, 2018 · 3:59 PM EDT

Despite the breathless analysis in the run up to California’s Top Two primary, Democrats successfully navigated complicated races and have a nominee in each of their targeted House races. 

Getting locked out of the general election by not finishing in the top two would have been a disappointment…

Gubernatorial Primaries Cement November Battles

June 14, 2018 · 3:58 PM EDT

Three more states held gubernatorial primaries on Tuesday, but the general election stage is set in only one. Votes are still being counted in Maine under the state’s new ranked-choice voting  and there’s a runoff in South Carolina. 

Remember this is a huge cycle for governors. Thirty-six of the…

Rating Change: New Jersey 5 Moves Off Competitive List

June 14, 2018 · 3:57 PM EDT

Republican optimism about defeating Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer in New Jersey’s 5th District was fueled by President Donald Trump’s narrow victory in 2016, the congressman’s initial victory over a lackluster incumbent and Republican Steve Lonegan’s deep pockets and past electoral performance in…

Candidate Conversation - Billie Sutton (D)

June 14, 2018 · 3:56 PM EDT

South Dakota Governor - Rating: Solid Republican

Interview Date: June 13, 2018

Date of Birth: March 16, 1984; Burke, South Dakota 

Education: Univ. of Wyoming (2008)

Elected Office: State Senate (elected 2010)

Current Outlook: Rep. Kristi Noem won the GOP nomination 56-44 percent over Attorney…

2018 House Ratings (June 14, 2018)

June 14, 2018 · 3:55 PM EDT