Brian O'Connell
The 11th Congressional District of Illinois is likely to be among the closest House races this fall. District 11 has historically gone Republican. President George W. Bush carried in 2000 and 2004, and Congressman Jerry Weller held the seat from…
UPDATED Possibly the biggest political loser last night was Joseph Cao. The pro-life congressman had been the only Republican “yes”vote for the Healthcare bill in November, but voted against this bill that did not contain the Stupak Amendment. “For me abortion…
In the last 103 years, a Republican has represented Illinois District 5 for a grand total of two years. Despite the historic Democratic “machine” hold on this Chicago and northwest suburban congressional district, Republican David Ratowitz is giving it a…
Despite what looks like a very rough year for Democrats, they see an opportunity to gain a seat in Illinois District 10. The D+6 district went 61 percent for Barack Obama in 2008. Despite its lean towards the Democrats, the…
One big opportunity for a Republican pickup in November is Illinois District 14. The western suburban Chicago and rural northern Illinois District, which includes the birthplace of Ronald Reagan, has been controlled by Democrat Bill Foster since a special election…
On March 2nd, Democratic voters of the 22nd District of Texas nominated a congressional candidate whose platform includes the impeachment of President Obama. Kesha Rogers carried 53 percent of votes in a rather easy victory in the south Houston and…
Last Thursday, I interviewed Rick Crawford, Republican candidate for Congress in Arkansas District 1. Today, I had a chance to speak with his primary opponent, Princella Smith. The 26-year-old Wynne, Arkansas native is attempting to replace the retiring Democratic Congressman…
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice endorsed Meg Whitman for Governor of California on Monday. Rice has rarely weighed in on political matters since leaving the office of Secretary of State in January, 2009. She currently teaches American Foreign Policy…
Republicans are looking at a shining opportunity along the Arkansas Delta. In District 1, which spans Northeast Arkansas from the Mississippi River to the Ozark Mountains, blue dog Democratic Congressman Marion Berry is retiring. Senator John McCain carried by twenty…
Rasmussen reports a 54-36 lead for former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio over Governor Charlie Crist in the race for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat from Florida. A month ago, Rubio was up twelve points, 49-37. Republican…
