Archive for 2011
No Appointment Necessary (in AZ, MD, UT, WI)
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…
Read MoreDid Michele Bachmann Coin the Phrase “Frugal Socialists?”
The phrase has appeared sporadically in the media in various political contexts over the last few decades.
Read MoreWhich State’s US Senators are Drawn from the House at the Highest Rate?
Hawaii, Virginia, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Connecticut dip into the US House the most frequently; Alaska, Oregon, Wyoming, Florida, and Nebraska the least.
Read MoreHerman Cain in His Own Words: A Smart Politics Exclusive ‘Interview’
Smart Politics asks the tough questions, and Herman Cain answers them… entirely with unedited quotes from his Republican debate performances.
Read MoreLeaders of the PAC: Which 2012 US Senate Incumbents are Most Reliant on PAC Donations?
Tom Carper, Ben Nelson, and Joe Manchin have received the largest percentage of funds from political committees this cycle.
Read MoreThe ‘Other’ NRA: Media Coverage of National Restaurant Association Skyrockets
Cain’s old trade organization has received more broadcast media coverage during the last two days than from 2007 through 2010 combined.
Read MoreRick Nolan’s Pathway: A Historical Review of Minnesota U.S. Representatives Serving Nonconsecutive Terms
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.
Read MoreRick Perry: Running for President of Texas?
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.
Read MoreKentucky GOP Poised for 2nd Worst Gubernatorial Showing Since 1870
Only once in the last 140 years have Kentucky Republicans failed to win at least one-third of the gubernatorial vote.
Read MoreMinnesota Large Donor Giving Rate to Bachmann Up 50% from Last Congressional Bid
But Bachmann ranks only 7th in the GOP presidential field in per capita home state fundraising.
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