Political observers – yes, including myself – have argued for years that the Republican Party has moved too far right, allowing its most ideological elements to limit its legislative options, prevent it from addressing national problems, and damage its appeal to key swing and emerging voter groups.…
Former state Agriculture Commissioner Jamie Comer arguably finished less than 100 votes short of becoming the governor of Kentucky last year. But long-time GOP Rep. Ed Whitfield’s retirement in the 1st District opened up a prime opportunity for Comer to get to Congress.
Considering open seats…
Before Hoosiers get to the legendary Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend, Indiana Republicans will go to the polls on May 3 in critical primaries for president, U.S. Senate, and two open congressional seats.
In the Republican presidential nominating contest this year, every delegate matters…
The House Republican Conference has its share of characters and bomb throwers who aren’t shy about making life difficult for Speaker Paul Ryan and GOP Leadership. But a potential new congressman from Georgia could bring an extra flavor to the Hill.
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If at first you don’t get elected try, try again. That’s Raja Krishnamoorthi’s path to Congress.
The 42-year-old businessman and attorney won the March 15 Democratic primary in Illinois’ 8th District after two previous attempts at elected office. Krishnamoorthi’s nomination in the…
Democrats are desperately searching for opportunities to expand the House playing field in order to take advantage of a potential wave caused by Donald Trump or Ted Cruz at the top of the ballot. But their recruitment efforts fell short in a potentially competitive district in Virginia.
For the…
Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson announced his candidacy, giving Democrats their preferred candidate to take over retiring GOP Rep. Reid Ribble’s open seat in Wisconsin’s 8th District.
In our initial analysis of the race in the Feb. 5 issue of the Report, GOP sources admitted that Nelson…
Nominee for Arkansas Senate
Interview Date: April 5, 2016
Date of Birth: Sept. 9, 1977; Fayetteville, Ark.
Education: Davidson College (1999); Univ of Arkansas-Fayetteville (J.D. 2003)
Political Office: None. First run for office
Current Outlook: Eldridge is the Democratic nominee against GOP…
Candidate for Texas’ 15th District
Interview Date: March 24, 2016
Date of Birth: Oct. 30, 1971; Edinburg, Texas
Education: Univ. of Texas-Pan American (B.A. 1996); Texas Southern Univ. (J.D. 2002)
Political Office: Edinburg School Board
Current Outlook: Palacios finished second in the March 1…
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