Posts by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Murphy vs DeSantis and the Youngest US Senate Matchups in History
Only two U.S. Senate elections featured a pair of major party nominees who were collectively younger than Florida’s two young Congressmen.
Read MoreEvolving?
When Scott Walker “punted” back in February after being asked if he was comfortable with the idea of evolution he added, “That’s a question a politician shouldn’t be involved in one way or the other.” However, it may very well…
Read MoreCarson, Fiorina and a Review of ‘Political Outsider’ Presidential Candidates
Aside from a handful of war heroes, presidential candidates who have never previously held political office have a very thin record of success.
Read MoreWhy Clinton vs. Bush Would Be a Very, Very Unique Presidential Matchup
It has been nearly 120 years since the last time both major parties nominated candidates who were not currently serving in elected or appointed political office.
Read MoreBernie Sanders Becomes 5th Presidential Candidate in Vermont History
Can the Vermont U.S. Senator eclipse George Edmunds and Howard Dean as the strongest ever Green Mountain State presidential hopeful?
Read MoreA Brief History of Kentucky Democratic Gubernatorial Primaries
Jack Conway is poised to post the best showing by a Kentucky Democratic candidate in a contested gubernatorial primary in state history
Read MoreA Brief History of Kentucky Republican Gubernatorial Primaries
Only four of the party’s two-dozen gubernatorial races have been decided by single digits with only two first-place finishers receiving less than 50 percent of the vote.
Read MoreWill 3rd Time Be a Charm for Bill McCollum in Florida?
A 2016 run would make McCollum just the second Floridian to attempt a third U.S. Senate campaign after two failed attempts; McCollum would also become the oldest newly elected Senator in state history.
Read MoreWill New Hampshire Get Shea-Porter vs Guinta IV in 2016?
Never before have two Granite State U.S. House candidates squared off in four general elections – let alone four in a row.
Read MoreFeingold vs Johnson II Would Mark 1st US Senate Rematch in Wisconsin History
While there has never been a U.S. Senate rematch election in the Badger State, seven defeated major party nominees have run again; all failed and only three made it back to the general election ballot.
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