Larger lessons? It’s always dangerous to see too big a trend in off-year elections. But there might be one for Democrats: You are on your own. Barack Obama’s popularity–or his political operation–do not transfer when he is not on the ballot. This election could make Democrats more attuned to the political rhythms of their home [...]
Doug Hoffman, the Conservative candidate in NY’s 23rd congressional district race, just conceded the election to his opponent Democrat Bill Owens, according to the Watertown Daily Times. Hoffman’s come from behind, Tea Party-supported grassroots campaign, which forced establishment Republican Dede Scozzafava out of the race over the weekend, had been hailed as a referendum on [...]
Of all the races to watch tonight, the one everyone expected to be called right as polls closed was New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s bid for a third term. After all, the man was so insanely popular amongst the five boroughs that the city actually repealed its two-term limit so he could extend his [...]
And at 11:10pm arrives the email: “DGA Looks Ahead to 2010 Election Cycle.” It was that kind of night for Democrats. Or at least that’s what it looked like a few hours ago, with Chris Christie cruising to an early victory over Jon Corzine in New Jersey and Bob McDonnell whomping Creigh Deeds in Virginia. [...]
Voting has begun in Virginia and Democrat Creigh Deeds enters today a severe underdog – trailing by 13.4 percentage points, according to the latest realclearpolitics average of Virginia polls. While much has been made of the GOP divisions in the NY23rd race, Virginia is shaping up to be their best hope for a recipe for [...]
There were two campaign events held in Watertown, NY yesterday. Democrat Bill Owens, vying to represent New York’s 23rd congressional district, hosted Vice President Joe Biden at a rally in the morning. His opponent, Conservative Doug Hoffman, hosted former presidential candidate Fred Thompson and country music star John Rich at a concert and rally in [...]
We’re in the grip of election fever here in DC. Could (gasp!) Jon Corzine lose the governor’s race in New Jersey? What might a Bob McDonnell victory in Virginia mean for Republicans? For that matter, what could a Doug Hoffman win in the NY23rd mean? But, just in case you forgot, there is still a [...]
How did she get that thing through the metal detectors? From our White House Photo Blog
