President Barack Obama and Congress get dismal approval ratings from the American public, as most people see little hope Washington can improve the economy or their lives, a new McClatchy-Marist Poll finds. CONT. David Lightman, McClatchy Read more »
In Governors’ Races This Year, Lessons for 2016
… [Scott] Walker is one of eight Republican governors facing re-election who swept into office in 2010 in states that President Obama won two years earlier, driven by the Tea Party at the height of its influence. … But perhaps the most closely watched races will be in four Northern […] Read more »
The GOP’s Primal Fear of Primaries
More than a few people are scratching their heads over what would seem to be a reversal by Speaker John Boehner on immigration. It’s been no secret that he has long wanted and thought it was important for the Republican Party to do something to address the immigration issue, and […] Read more »
Illinois Governor: Bruce Rauner jumps out to early lead
Winnetka venture capitalist Bruce Rauner has jumped out to a big lead in the Republican race for governor after spending millions of dollars on television ads to introduce himself to Illinois voters, a new Tribune/WGN-TV poll found. The survey showed Rauner at 40 percent support, more than his top two […] Read more »
Latinos Don’t Affect Vast Majority of House Republicans’ Races
House Speaker John Boehner on Thursday dismissed passing immigration reform until “trust” is gained in President Obama, leaving the timeline for the passage of immigration reform up in the air. But there’s another — and perhaps more significant — reason House Republicans are balking at reform: More than 60 percent […] Read more »
Chastened G.O.P. Tries to Foil Insurgents at Primary Level
… The Republican Party establishment, chastened by the realization that a string of unpredictable and unseasoned candidates cost them seats in Congress two elections in a row, is trying to head off potential political hazards wherever it can this year. In House and Senate races across the country, many of […] Read more »