Archive for November 2011
Can Massachusetts GOP End Its 88 US House Seat Pick-Up Drought in Frank’s Open 4th CD?
Bay State Republicans have the second biggest dry spell in the nation and have picked off just 2 of 284 Democratic U.S. House seats since 1944.
Read MoreCovering the Anti-Romney: A Five-Month Week-by-Week Media Analysis of the GOP Field
Mitt Romney has been mentioned in the most broadcast reports among the Republican field for just four of the last 22 weeks.
Read MoreCan Democrats Save Their North Dakota U.S. Senate Seat in 2012?
Heidi Heitkamp would be just the second current or former ND Attorney General elected to the US Senate while Rick Berg attempts to be the seventh US Representative.
Read MoreCNN Rewards Gingrich’s Frontrunner Status with Most Speaking Time at DC Debate
Romney cedes the top spot in speaking time at a debate for the first time since the September 12th gathering in Tampa, Florida.
Read MoreThe Return of the 11th Commandment?
While there certainly have been memorable moments in the last two Republican presidential debates, those who have followed the eight GOP candidates in their nationally televised performances over the last few months may have noticed something was missing: there were…
Read MoreJesse Ventura, Judge Tunheim to Review JFK Assassination Evidence at Humphrey School Event
On Tuesday afternoon, the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs will host an event discussing the evidence of the President Kennedy assassination on the 48th anniversary since the shooting.
Read MoreWin One for The Gipper: Invoking Reagan at the GOP Debates
Reagan has been mentioned 53 times in the Republican debates compared to 38 mentions for all other 42 ex-presidents combined; Gingrich leads the way with 21 with Romney last with zero.
Read MoreUntouchable: Is the GOP Field Afraid to Criticize Newt Gingrich in Debates?
The former House Speaker is the only candidate yet to be attacked at the seven debates conducted since Rick Perry joined the GOP field.
Read MoreGingrich’s Long Hiatus from Political Office Would Make Presidential History
“President Gingrich” would own the largest gap on record between his last day serving in political office and Inauguration Day.
Read MoreHeller vs. History: How Often Do Appointed US Senators Hold Their Seats?
Less than one-third of appointed U.S. Senators retain their seat; number improves to 65 percent for those making it onto the general election ballot.
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