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Archive for 2011

No Appointment Necessary (in AZ, MD, UT, WI)

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 8, 2011 | 1

Over the last 100 years there have been 189 appointments made to the U.S. Senate to fill vacancies created for a variety of reasons such as retirement, death, or resignations to become president or vice-president. Kentucky leads the way with…

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Did Michele Bachmann Coin the Phrase “Frugal Socialists?”

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 8, 2011 | 0

The phrase has appeared sporadically in the media in various political contexts over the last few decades.

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Which State’s US Senators are Drawn from the House at the Highest Rate?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 7, 2011 | 1

Hawaii, Virginia, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Connecticut dip into the US House the most frequently; Alaska, Oregon, Wyoming, Florida, and Nebraska the least.

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Herman Cain in His Own Words: A Smart Politics Exclusive ‘Interview’

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 4, 2011 | 1

Smart Politics asks the tough questions, and Herman Cain answers them… entirely with unedited quotes from his Republican debate performances.

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Leaders of the PAC: Which 2012 US Senate Incumbents are Most Reliant on PAC Donations?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 3, 2011 | 0

Tom Carper, Ben Nelson, and Joe Manchin have received the largest percentage of funds from political committees this cycle.

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The ‘Other’ NRA: Media Coverage of National Restaurant Association Skyrockets

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 2, 2011 | 0

Cain’s old trade organization has received more broadcast media coverage during the last two days than from 2007 through 2010 combined.

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Rick Nolan’s Pathway: A Historical Review of Minnesota U.S. Representatives Serving Nonconsecutive Terms

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 1, 2011 | 0

Nine of Minnesota’s 134 U.S. Representatives since statehood have had a gap in U.S. House service, although none since 1938 and for no more than 14 years.

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Rick Perry: Running for President of Texas?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 31, 2011 | 2

Governor Perry has mentioned Texas 83 times in his five GOP presidential debates – more than four times the number any other candidate has referred to any other state.

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Kentucky GOP Poised for 2nd Worst Gubernatorial Showing Since 1870

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 27, 2011 | 0

Only once in the last 140 years have Kentucky Republicans failed to win at least one-third of the gubernatorial vote.

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Minnesota Large Donor Giving Rate to Bachmann Up 50% from Last Congressional Bid

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 26, 2011 | 0

But Bachmann ranks only 7th in the GOP presidential field in per capita home state fundraising.

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