While many Republican candidates for statewide office in blue states are struggling, gubernatorial nominee Dino Rossi seems to be defying political gravity in his rematch against Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire. In fact, Gregoire is now the most vulnerable gubernatorial incumbent in the country. Read on
Last week’s gubernatorial primary produced something of an upset when state Treasurer Jack Markell defeated Lt. Gov. John Carney, 51 percent to 49 percent, to win the Democratic nomination. Read on
Recent polling suggests that while former Rep. and USDA Under Secretary Jill Long Thompson was battling architect Jim Schellinger for the Democratic nomination in the May primary, Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels was getting a real head start on the general election campaign. Read on
Last week’s primary set the stage for a race that Democrats believe is their best shot at picking up a Republican-held Governor’s office. And while there is ample evidence that their nominee, Attorney General Jay Nixon, starts the general election with an advantage, a declaration of victory might be premature. Read on
