Posts by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Weiner Has Political Pedigree for NYC Mayoral Run (But So Did Hearst)
The former congressman once again seeks to become the 12th ex- or sitting member of the U.S. House or U.S. Senate to subsequently serve as mayor of New York City.
Read MoreTired of ‘Scandals?’ Try These Words On for Size
Some broadcast reporters and commentators have departed from the standard nomenclature and opened a thesaurus to give viewers a break from the Obama ‘scandals.’
Read MoreAre Eric Holder’s Days Numbered?
The 82nd Attorney General already has the ninth longest tenure of any AG in U.S. history.
Read MoreSestak Seeks First US Senate Rematch in Pennsylvania History
If Sestak wins the 2016 Democratic nomination he will be the first major party candidate to secure a rematch in a Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race in the popular vote era.
Read MoreHerseth Sandlin and the US House to Senate Pathway
Just 10 of the 44 female U.S. Senators in history first served in the House of Representatives and three of the last 13 since 2002.
Read MoreA Presidential Mother’s Day Word Cloud
What words do presidents use as they honor women each year in presidential proclamations?
Read MoreWould Scott Walker Resign During a 2nd Gubernatorial Term?
Of the 71 gubernatorial election winners before Walker in Wisconsin history, only three failed to complete their term by resigning from office.
Read MoreDemocrats Hit the Wall Again in South Carolina Special Election
The Democratic Party’s longest U.S. House pick-up drought in the nation extended to 48 consecutive losses in South Carolina Tuesday, where the party has failed to gain a seat for a quarter-century.
Read MoreWe Are Family? Colbert Busch vs Sanford Campaign Website Biographies
Elizabeth Colbert Busch discusses her family in 34 percent of her campaign website bio compared to just 8 percent for Mark Sanford; Sanford devotes 81 percent to career accomplishments.
Read MoreStates with the Longest US House Special Election Droughts
Idaho has not hosted a special election to the House in its 122 years since statehood; Delaware last held one during the McKinley administration with Utah and New Hampshire during the Hoover years.
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