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By jwilkes - Saturday, June 21st, 2008 at 1:06 AM
The concept of the "down-ticket" effect is a simple one in political science. Essentially, a candidate for high office can help or hurt fellow party members seeking lower offices in the same election. For example, if a popular Democratic governor is running for reelection, Democratic state legislators may fare a little better than they more...
By WeNeedObama - Friday, June 20th, 2008 at 6:25 PM
I am proud of Obama for standing up against McCain's latest ineffectual pander.Just like McCain's absurd "gas tax holiday" proposal (which all economists agree would save Americans either nothing or $28 on average), McCain's recent proposal to open up America's coastal waters to offshore oil drilling operations (which is, to boot, a 180-degree flip more...
By ChasingAmerica - Friday, June 20th, 2008 at 5:40 PM
Former White House press secretary Scott McClellan testified before the House Judiciary Committee today, and boy, was it underwhelming. On the "Today Show, McClellan had this exchange with today show anchor Meredith Viera: MCCLELLAN: But the other defining moment was in early April & more...
By jwilkes - Friday, June 20th, 2008 at 2:26 PM
Over the last decade and a half, Democrats have come to regard Michigan as a blue state. It supported Bill Clinton in 1992 as well as 1996, and both Al Gore and John Kerry in 2000 and 2004, respectively. And not necessarily by narrow margins, either. On average, Democrats have enjoyed a 7 and ΒΌ point spread over Republicans in th more...
By jwilkes - Thursday, June 19th, 2008 at 11:17 PM
It's no wonder why both parties fight so hard for the traditional swing states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Together, they account for more than 25% of the 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House. When combined with those from other traditional blue states like the 55 in California and the 31 in New York (or those from more...
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