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Obama's "popular vote lead" comes from Chicago

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: April 4, 2008

Due to the Democratic Party's policies of "proportional representation" in primaries, which provides losing candidates with delegates in rough relation to their share of the vote, it is now mathematically impossible for Hillary Clinton to overcome Barack Obama's lead in "pledged" delegates won through primaries and caucuses. Since most counts... [Full Story]

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2nd ever Muslim elected to Congress

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 12, 2008 · Comments (1)

Will Dennis Prager's head do a 360 if and when Carson gets sworn in on a Quran? From AP- INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Democrat Andre Carson won't have much time to bask in his special election victory. In just eight weeks, he faces another vote for the same congressional seat. Carson,... [Full Story]

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GOP wins House elections in OH, VA

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: December 12, 2007

Republican candidates won both special elections for House seats yesterday. Josh Kraushaar reports at The Politico: Republicans retained two open House seats in special elections Tuesday, including a hotly contested Ohio race that the two parties spent nearly $700,000 trying to win. * * * * * State legislator Bob... [Full Story]

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Governor Jindal

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: October 20, 2007 · Comments (10)

RedState is covering Bobby Jindal's win in Louisiana. Scroll down and read the coverage from the day -- especially note the homeschoolers' door to door efforts. Update: Wow, the media is forced to recognize the consequences of Democrat incompetence following Katrina. ... [Full Story]

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Tsongas wins special election to Congress in MA

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: October 17, 2007 · Comments (6)

Niki Tsongas, widow of former Senator and Presidential candidate Paul Tsongas, has won the special election in Massachusetts' 5th Congressional District to replace Rep. Marty Meehan, according to The Hill (click the link for their full report). Tsongas defeated Republican Jim Ogonowski by an estimated 51-46% in the "safe" Democratic... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.3/5 (3 votes cast)

The 2004 US Presidential Election - Another Look at the Numbers

Posted by DJ Drummond · Published: August 5, 2007 · Comments (3)

I have been reading up on US Presidential elections recently - or, to be accurate, I have been trying to find articles on recent elections, but have been disappointed with the poor quality of analysis done by scholars. What has happened, not only during the Bush Administration, but the Clinton... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.6/5 (9 votes cast)

Florida 13th CD - Jennings will ask House for help

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: December 21, 2006 · Comments (3)

As predicted, losing Democratic candidate Christine Jennings will ask the Democratic House to "investigate" the election in Florida's 13th district. David Royse of the Associated Press has the story: The Democrat who narrowly lost to a Republican in the race to replace Rep. Katherine Harris asked Congress on Wednesday for... [Full Story]

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Dean calls for new election in Florida's 13th CD

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: December 7, 2006 · Comments (2)

Howard Dean wants a do-over in the close race in Florida's 13th District, won by Republican Vern Buchanan by only 369 votes over Democratic nominee Christine Jennings. The seat was vacated by Rep. Katherine Harris, who won the GOP nomination for Senate but lost to incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson. From... [Full Story]

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House races resolved - almost

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 21, 2006 · Comments (16)

In New Mexico's 1st CD, Democratic nominee Patricia Madrid conceded to incumbent Republican Heather Wilson, CQ Politics reports. In Florida's 13th CD, state officials certified Republican Vern Buchanan as the winner, the Associated Press reports. However, Democratic nominee Christine Jennings is - surprise! - alleging voting irregularities. She may sue... [Full Story]

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New Mexico 1st CD - Wilson wins

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 19, 2006 · Comments (3)

After 10 days of careful counting, Republican incumbent Rep. Heather Wilson has held her seat against Democratic Attorney General Patricia Madrid, according to Michael Gisick of The Albuquerque Tribune: Unofficial but final vote tallies released Friday night by Bernalillo County gave Republican U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson an 879-vote victory over... [Full Story]

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Still Counting Votes

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: November 14, 2006 · Comments (2)

Scott Elliott is following those races that were too close to call as the final results are tallied.... [Full Story]

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At Least Foley Wasn't Six Feet Under

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: November 14, 2006 · Comments (3)

In Florida Negron's name was not allowed to appear on the ballot in place of Foley's. At least the guy on the ballot was breathing. That was not the case in one North Carolina district.... [Full Story]

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Too close to call: 8 House races still unresolved

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 10, 2006 · Comments (11)

Three days after the vote, eight House districts are still without certain results, and the counting continues, as Phillip Elliot of the Associated Press reports: Eight House races remain without winners after Tuesday's election, with Republican incumbents in tight contests to keep their seats and state officials not rushing to... [Full Story]

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The Election Results As Seen By A 9/11 Democrat

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: November 9, 2006 · Comments (6)

The Real Ugly American lists some of the reasons the Republicans lost control of Congress through his perspective as a 9/11 Democrat.... [Full Story]

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2008 Senate Races

Posted by Alexander K. McClure · Published: November 8, 2006 · Comments (21)

Following up on what Jim just wrote, it is going to be damn near impossible for Republicans to take back the Senate in 2008. Most of the vulnerable Democrats will now be committee chairmen. Alabama - Solid Republican. One part of the country continues to vote Republican. Alaska - Solid... [Full Story]

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Another four bite the dust in the House

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 7, 2006 · Comments (1)

Sherwood in PA-10 and the open seat in NY-24 have fallen to the Democrats, who are closing in on control of the House. Both of these were expected, but Charlie Bass in NH-1 was not. Clay Shaw has also lost the Florida seat he held for 22 years. There are... [Full Story]

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More House: Weldon (PA-7) loses, Ney seat lost too

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 7, 2006

Fox News just called it; this was one I definitely expected. But Hart is also trailing early in PA-4, which I did not. We are also trailing rather disturbingly in the two remaining Florida races in the 16th (Foley seat) and the 22nd (Clay Shaw, 12-term incumbent). The Bob Ney... [Full Story]

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House: Nancy Johnson loses in CT, GOP down net 4

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 7, 2006 · Comments (1)

She was one of the last incumbents I thought would lose at the beginning of the campaign, but I called her the most vulnerable in my House predictions yesterday. In Ohio, Joan Schmidt is leading in her 2nd district race, but Republican incumbent Deborah Pryce is trailing Kilroy by under... [Full Story]

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Florida 13th CD - Buchanan holds for GOP

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 7, 2006

This was Katherine Harris' "safe" GOP seat, which her madcap antics turned into more competitive than she was for the Senate. If there is one Republican I'm glad to be saying "Buh-bye!" to tonight, it's that dim bulb. ... [Full Story]

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House results: Chocola (IN-2), Northrup (KY-) lose, Shaw (FL-22) trailing

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 7, 2006

Incumbent Republicans Chris Chocola of IN and Ann Northrup of KY have lost their reelection bids, according to wire services. This places the GOP at a net loss of three House seats so far. Our man in the Sunshine State, The Florida Masochist, reports that Clay Shaw trails Democratic nominee... [Full Story]

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Senate results - Fox News call MD for Cardin, MN for Klobuchar

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 7, 2006 · Comments (3)

Only 1% of precincts in reporting in Maryland, so they are relying on target precincts and/or exit polls. Klobuchar had been widely expected to hold the Minnesota seat for the Democrats.... [Full Story]

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Senate results - Dems take PA, hold NJ

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 7, 2006

Casey, Jr. is being declared the winner in PA, ousting the #3 Senate Republican leader, Sen. Rick Santorum. Pennsylvanians have shown themselves suckers for an empty suit. Democratic Sen. Menendez is being reelected in NJ. Perhaps he will make it to the swearing-in ceremony before he is indicted. Brown beats... [Full Story]

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Indiana 8th cd - Ellsworth wins, Dems +1

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 7, 2006

Hotstettler is going hard hard in the 8th, and Chocola is trailing in the 2nd. Democratic former Rep. Baron Hill is slightly ahead of Rep. Mike Sodrel in the 9th. In Kentucky, Republican Rep. Ann Northrup is on the verge of losing to Yarmouth, unless the absentees are still out.... [Full Story]

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For the early call: watch IN, KY

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: November 7, 2006 · Comments (5)

A good early indicator will be the results from Indiana and Kentucky, where many of the polls will close at 6 p.m. EST. In the Hoosier state, three "vulnerable" House Republicans are fighting for reelection in the 2nd, 8th, and 9th districts. In Kentucky, GOP incumbents face tough reelection battles... [Full Story]

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Patrick Wins Mass. Democratic Primary

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: September 19, 2006 · Comments (1)

Via AP:Deval Patrick, a Democrat making his first run for elective office and a bid to become the state's first black governor, beat two opponents in Tuesday's gubernatorial primary to win a place in November's general election. Patrick, 50, headed the Justice Department's civil rights division under President Clinton. He... [Full Story]

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