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Is the 2016 Democratic Race Really Less Competitive Than 2008?
Delegate counts obscure the fact that Sanders has won more states than Clinton did in 2008 among the 32 to hold primaries and caucuses thus far in 2016; 15 states have been more closely decided than eight years ago.
Read MoreSteve King Seeks to Avoid 1st Primary Loss by Iowa US Rep Since 1940s
Iowa U.S. Representatives have successfully defended each of their last 187 renomination bids over the last 66 years.
Read MoreWill the 2016 GOP Nominee Pick a Rival Candidate for VP?
Only once over the last 60+ years has the Republican Party nominated a failed presidential candidate from that cycle for vice president.
Read MoreSharron Angle Runs Again in the Land of 2nd Chances
Angle’s candidacy marks the 37th time a losing U.S. Senate candidate ran again for a seat from the Silver State, of which seven were successful.
Read MorePrimary Wins Are Not Predictive of General Election Success (Part II, the Democrats)
Obama, Kerry, and Bill Clinton all performed as well or better in the general election in states they lost during the primaries versus those they won
Read MorePrimary Wins Are Not Predictive of General Election Success: Part I, the Republicans
Since 1976, GOP nominees have been victorious at a greater rate in states they lost during the primary season than in those they won.
Read MoreIllinois Democratic Primary Has Closest Finish in State History
The Clinton-Sanders battle easily broke the record for the most competitive presidential primary for either party in Illinois history; the Trump-Cruz race was the second closest GOP battle in the state.
Read MoreRubio 3rd GOPer in 80 Years to Win a State, But Lose Home Primary
Rubio joins George H.W. Bush in 1980 and Pat Robertson in 1988 as the only Republicans since the mid-1930s with wins under their belt to lose their home state primary.
Read MoreWill Florida, Illinois Extend the Nation’s Longest Streak Backing the Eventual GOP Nominee?
Three states have backed every Republican presidential candidate over the last 15 cycles since 1956 – two vote on Tuesday.
Read MoreEx-Presidential Candidates Winning 2 Percent of GOP Primary Vote
Nearly a quarter-million votes have been cast for Republicans in primaries and caucuses who had already exited the race, led by Bush, Carson, Paul, and Huckabee.
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