Archive for January 2019
Bevin Brings In New Blood
Each of the last three Kentucky governors seeking another term did so with a new running mate.
Read MoreWill a Westerner Finally Land on a Democratic Presidential Ticket in 2020?
Democrats have never nominated a westerner for their presidential or VP slots across the 42 cycles since the first western state voted in a presidential election.
Read More2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates Still Trailing Pace of 2008 Field
At this point in the 2008 cycle, nearly twice as many Democrats had officially launched their White House campaigns.
Read MoreSteve King Could Become 1st Iowa US Rep to Lose Renomination Bid Since 1940s
Iowa U.S. Representatives have won each of their last 196 renomination bids since the 1950 cycle.
Read MoreThe Magnificent Six
Just six governors hail from a different party than their state’s U.S. Senate delegation; 34 governors are from the same party.
Read MoreCan Democrats Sweep 2019’s Gubernatorial Elections?
Democrats have won just four of 135 elections to statewide office in the Deep South since Barack Obama became president.
Read MoreWhat a US House Vote to Decide the 2020 Presidential Election Might Look Like
Despite Democrats controlling the nation’s lower legislative chamber by more than 35 seats, Republicans currently have a partisan advantage in 26 U.S. House state delegations.
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