Michigan
Democrats Hold Edge Over GOP for Average Years of Service in U.S. House
Despite 30 percent of its caucus elected since 2006, Democrats have served almost 1 more year per member on average than Republicans
Read MoreLive Blogging: The Michigan Primary
Smart Politics will continue to monitor and update the official Republican primary results tonight in Michigan. These percentages are based on raw vote numbers provided by reported precincts, not a scientific random sample. 7:10 p.m. Early indications are from exit…
Read MoreSmart Politics Live Blogging During Michigan Returns
Smart Politics will be blogging live tonight at 7 p.m. CST when most of the polls close in Michigan. Smart Politics will report up-to-the minute election returns as well as provide analysis of not only the results but also the…
Read MoreWhy Michigan Isn’t “Do Or Die” for Romney
After John McCain’s 5-point victory over Mitt Romney in New Hampshire, pundits and the broadcast media immediately characterized Michigan as a “do or die” state for Romney. A Romney loss to McCain (at the time the predicted winner of Michigan),…
Read MoreMichigan Decision Likely To Shift Primary Schedule Once Again
Michigan’s decision to move its primary to January 15, 2008—a decision signed into law yesterday by Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm—is sure to have a domino effect on the primary calendar, perhaps moving Iowa’s caucuses up to December 2007. New Hampshire…
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