Today, the non-partisan election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted the open seat in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District towards Democrats. Citing the strong national environment for Democrats and the potential for a bitter Republican primary in NM-02, Cook’s David Wasserman, noted that, “a year like 2018 could be ripe for the right kind of Democrat.” […]

Danny Tarkanian’s last-minute decision to abandon his US Senate campaign and run in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District is the latest face of Republican desperation: Danny Tarkanain is desperate to get elected to something – anything really. And Speaker Ryan and Washington Republicans are desperate to hang onto their majority after their devastating loss in Pennsylvania. […]

Today, the non-partisan election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted another 9 races towards Democrats. Citing the strong national environment for Democrats, Cook’s David Wasserman noted that many vulnerable House Republicans have never faced a competitive race and should be on,  ‘heightened alert’. “There are a huge number of House Republicans in seats more friendly to […]

Rep. Rod Blum has blamed his ongoing ethics scandal on politics as usual, but his company’s attempt to bury evidence of his involvement shows how damaging this is to his re-election prospects. Despite the company’s diligence to scrub the internet of Blum’s involvement, the Associated Press already revealed that Blum was listed as CEO of […]

Since its passage, the Republicans have not stopped talking about the tax bill as their silver bullet to hold the House majority, promising that every Republican would run on its claimed benefits. But Stivers just changed his tune. On Meet the Press Daily, NRCC Chairman Steve Stivers was just asked to defend the Republican tax […]

Today, DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján named Congressman-elect Conor Lamb (PA-18) to the DCCC’s Frontline Program, its incumbent protection program, which helps ensure Members maintain strong campaigns, maximize resources and take full advantage of Democratic grassroots energy. “Congressman-elect Conor Lamb embodies toughness, hard work and service, and represents the very best of his community and […]

Following a devastating loss for Republicans in PA-18, the non-partisan election forecasters at Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved their ratings for Congressional Races in OH-12, OH-14, OH-15, and OH-16 away from Republicans. OH-01 was already listed as Lean Republican. “The election results from PA-18 should put Ohio Republicans on notice,” said DCCC spokesperson Amanda Sherman. “The […]

Veteran operative is the first Latino to direct a party campaign committee IN CASE YOU MISSED IT —- Democrats Look to Dan Sena to Secure House Majority | Roll Call By Nathan L. Gonzales Mar 14, 2018 http://www.rollcall.com/news/gonzales/democrats-look-sena-secure-house-majority Armed with a Nokia cellphone and a couple of semesters of graduate school, Dan Sena was ready […]

Vulnerable House Republicans walked the plank on a tax scam that could end their careers With Congressman-elect Conor Lamb pulling off a huge upset in PA-18, House Republicans across the country – including those in districts that President Trump won by a wide margin – are facing the reality that their political careers could be […]

Realities of the Republican District Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District has reliably voted Republican. President Trump won PA-18 by 20 points. Romney won by 17 points. There are 114 GOP-held seats more competitive than PA-18, based on Cook PVI.   The Current Cook Partisan Voter Index (PVI) for PA-18 is R+11. Republicans spent more than $10 million […]