Posts by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
US House Tenure Varies Wildly Across the 50 States Throughout History
U.S. Representatives from western states serve an average of 2.9 years longer than those from northeastern states throughout history.
Read MoreBrokered Convention Media Chatter More Than Doubles from 2008
Nearly 200 broadcast reports have discussed the possibility of an open GOP convention this cycle.
Read MoreGingrich Advocated Brokered Convention in 2008 GOP Presidential Race
The former House Speaker’s dream of an open convention for his party has been lingering for years.
Read MoreMississippi to Hold Its First Ever Competitive GOP Presidential Primary
The state’s most competitive race has been a 34-point blow-out since its first Republican presidential primary in 1980.
Read MoreTurnout at Kansas GOP Caucuses Soars 53 Percent from 2008
The Sunflower State records the biggest increase in GOP primary or caucus voter participation in the nation compared to the 2008 cycle.
Read MoreWill Obama Again Play It Safe with His 2012 Basketball Bracket Picks?
While Barack Obama may be pulling for a Rick Santorum long-shot bid on the Republican side of the presidential ticket, it is unlikely any underdogs will make it on the president’s Final Four bracket in the men’s college basketball tournament….
Read MoreGingrich Records Weakest GOP Home State Victory in Modern History
Gingrich ties John McCain for the second lowest home state tally for a major GOP presidential candidate since 1972, besting only Pat Robertson.
Read MoreAngus King Embarks On Well-Trodden Pathway to Maine US Senate Seat
Nine sitting or former governors have been elected U.S. Senator in the Pine Tree State including four during the popular vote era.
Read MoreHow to Handicap the Super Tuesday Contests
Santorum vote totals are averaging nearly five points higher than the final polling numbers in primary and caucus states; Paul vote totals average four points higher in caucus states
Read MoreRick Perry Edging Herman Cain for the Ex-Candidate Vote
More than 50,000 votes have been cast for ex-GOP presidential candidates this cycle.
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