November 23, 2010
As Americans gather around the Thanksgiving table this week and ponder what they are thankful for at a time of economic pain and uncertainty about the future, one thing unlikely to be on anybody’s list is Congress.Please click here to read the full article.
November 12, 2010
There is pretty much something for everyone to dislike in the recommendations by the co-chairmen of the national debt commission on what to do about the national fiscal shambles.Please click here to read the full article.
November 3, 2010
In a state badly hurting from the recession, Republican challenger John Kasich narrowly defeated Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland in one of the most closely watched races in the nation. Kasich’s triumph Tuesday capped a GOP sweep of statewide executive offices, including attorney general, secretary of state, auditor and treasurer.Please click here to read the full article.
November 2, 2010
In Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, incumbent freshman Democrat Tom Perriello, elected in 2008 as part of the Barack Obama wave, was defeated by Virginia state Sen. Robert Hurt whose campaign slogan was “A Proven Conservative with Virginia Values.” This district was one of the most hotly contested and closely watched House races in the nation, featuring a last minute campaign visit by President Obama.Please click here to read the full article.
November 2, 2010
The candidates, the pollsters, the pundits, the media, and the political consultants who make all of those crazy campaign ads have had their say. Now it’s up to the voters. Despite all of the hoopla about what a landslide election this could be for the Republicans, I predict many of the races will be extremely close–within a couple thousand votes. And that means every vote does count.Please click here to read the full article.
November 1, 2010
Much has been written about the anger and disillusionment of voters this year. Pollsters are predicting a “throw the bums out” wave that could sweep hundreds of new candidates into office on Tuesday. The Tea Party has manifested much of this anger on the right but what is particularly striking and has been much less reported is the level of anger this year in the independent/swing voters, who represent a much bigger block of votes.Please click here to read the full article.
October 30, 2010
With prognosticators like Charlie Cook and others calling for a 50 to 60 seat Republican gain in the House of Representatives on November 2, there are a plenty of districts around the country where the Democrats are trying hard to hold a finger in the dike. Ohio’s 16th District is one of them.Please click here to read the full article.
October 28, 2010
For weeks, the Ohio Senate race between former Republican Congressman Rob Portman and Democratic Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher has appeared to be essentially over with various polls showing Portman with a double-digit lead. National Democratic groups stopped giving Fisher money long ago and he is being hugely outspent not only by Portman’s campaign but by American Crossroads, the conservative pro-Republican group which is the brainchild of Karl Rove.Please click here to read the full article.
October 28, 2010
I’ve been traveling around the country for the past few months talking to independent voters and it is striking how angry they are and how disappointed in the entire political system.Please click here to read the full article.
October 4, 2010
With the Senate limping out of town last week for a six week recess, unable to deal with major pieces of legislation before it adjourned including small business tax relief, the defense authorization bill, and the extension of middle class tax cuts, there has been renewed attention about whether the rules of the Senate should be changed to make it harder for the minority to block consideration of legislation and appointments.Please click here to read the full article.
