Category Archives: campaigns
“Campaigns Blitz 9 Swing States in a Battle of Ads”
NYT reports.
“What Was the Problem With the Wisconsin Exit Polls?”
The Atlantic Wire reports.
“Is Wisconsin Now a Purple State?”
Michael McDonald: “Does Scott Walker’s victory in the Wisconsin recall election mean that Wisconsin is now in play in the November presidential election? Short answer is no, for two reasons.”
“California primary results: GOP catches a ‘top-two’ break”
WaPo: “House Republicans got a big break under California’s new primary system Tuesday, after Democrats failed to get a candidate into the general election for Rep. Gary Miller’s (R-Calif.) swing district.”
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“Wisconsin Democrat appears to win state Senate recall”
WaPo: “While Democrats suffered a decisive defeat in Tuesday’s Wisconsin gubernatorial recall, they may have successfully taken control of the state Senate. Former state Sen. John Lehman (D) has declared victory over state Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine). The AP… Continue reading
“Scott Walker Opponents Use Public Shame To Get Out The Vote”
Forbes reports.
“Democrats allege robocalls, ‘dirty tricks'”
The latest from Wisconsin.
“Californians to test new primary system”
The LA Times reports. Off to vote in a few minutes.
“When party affiliation could be a liability, campaign ads focus on the personal”
WaPo reports.
“Judge indicates Montana campaign law on judicial races may fall”
The Billings Gazette reports. “A federal judge Friday indicated he may strike down a long-standing Montana campaign law that bans political parties from spending money on or endorsing nonpartisan judicial candidates. But U.S. District Judge Charles Lovell of Helena… Continue reading
Will Tuesday’s Recall Results in Wisconsin Be an “Omen” for President Obama in November?
NYT explores.
“Runoff Draws Big Money and Heated Words”
NYT reports on Dewhurst-Cruz in Texas.
“Candidates use lawyers for early battles’
TribLive: “Pennsylvania candidates are increasingly turning to the courts to settle election disputes — and vanquish opponents. State court administrators reported on Thursday that Commonwealth Court, which deals with election disputes involving candidates for a state office or higher,… Continue reading