By now, you’ve heard about how Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) spent the day at the beach Sunday. … You have probably also heard that this incident comes as Christie is battling some of the lowest approval ratings of his tenure — and in fact, of any governor in modern history. […] Read more »
Is North Carolina the Future of American Politics?
… Welcome to North Carolina circa 2017, where all the passions and pathologies of American politics writ large are played out writ small — and with even more intensity. Ever since 2010, when Republicans seized control of the General Assembly for the first time in a century, and especially since […] Read more »
Virginia Governor Contest Still Leans Democratic
While the margins, if not the outcomes, of Virginia’s gubernatorial primaries may have been a surprise, the long view of the race remains the same — Democrats are in position to hold the commonwealth’s governorship in November. CONT. Nathan L. Gonzales, Roll Call Read more »
UT/TT Poll: Texas voters grade state’s top elected officials
… Gov. Greg Abbott remains the highest rated of the state’s high officials, with 45 percent of voters saying they approve his job performance and 38 saying they disapprove. … The most popular U.S. senator from Texas is Ted Cruz, with 38 percent of Texas voters saying they approve of […] Read more »
New York: Cuomo Would Beat Trump Jr. in Re-Election for Governor
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has strong support to win a re-election bid in 2018, and would crush potential Republican opponents, including Donald Trump Jr., by more than 30 points, according to the latest NBC 4 New York/Marist Poll. CONT. Anastasia Economides, NBC 4 New York Read more »
‘Trump Effect’ is seismic for both Democrats, GOP in Virginia primary
The polarizing presidency of Donald Trump shook both parties in the Virginia gubernatorial primary Tuesday and ensured that the “Trump effect” in politics will be a dominant theme in the race in November. Hostility to Trump spurred strong turnout among Democrats, raising their hopes that primary winner Lt. Gov. Ralph […] Read more »