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New York 23 Demonstrates Real Trouble for Republicans in 2010

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:47:16 EST

If Democrats seem to have really lost anywhere in the off-year elections on Tuesday, it's mostly in public opinion. Major media outlets and blogs alike have been citing what they suppose to be a "shift" in opinion ahead of a potential watershed year in 2010. A closer look at the factors behind each of the individual contests shows why that isn't necessariy the case.

Dems Win Big in NY, GOP Wins Big in NJ

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:38:02 EST

Interpreting the election may be more difficult than even the most seasoned political pundit may be willing to admit. Democrats won huge in New York 23. Republicans won (arguably) even bigger in New Jersey. And both parties fared just about as expected in both Virginia and the California 10th. So which side fared better?

The Other Special Election: Garamendi Winning Big in CA-10

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:56:01 EST

In a much-less covered race than those in upstate New York, New Jersey, and Virginia, California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi is cruising to victory by close to a 20-point margin, keeping a longtime Democratic seat firmly in the blue column.

2009 Democrats Hit Full Speed for Tuesday Election

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:57:06 EDT

Four marquee elections in New Jersey, New York, California, and Virginia are set for Tuesday. Republicans- looking to define the contests as indicative of a shift in the national mood in their favor- need to win to prove it. And Democrats need a win just as badly to put the arduous months of the early fall behind them.

Lieberman A Problem for Democrats Once More?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:59:48 EDT

When Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut ran as an independent against Ned Lamont, the man who won his state's senate Democratic primary back in 2006, many of his colleagues in Washington distanced themselves from the party's 2000 Vice Presidential nominee. And although Lieberman emerged victorious from his near-defeat less than four years ago, he hasn't forgotten the slight.

Schwarzenegger's Loaded Message

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:36:53 EDT

After state legislator Tom Ammiano (D - San Francisco) told a crowd that Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger could "kiss [his] gay ass," Schwarzenegger returned the jab with one of his own. But the veto of a bill supported by Ammiano wasn't the only message.

Cuomo to Giuliani: I'm Running for Governor of NY

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:51:10 EDT

According to a report from the New York Post, Democratic New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has sent word to friend and potential 2010 rival Rudy Giuliani that he will challenge incumbent Democratic Governor David Paterson for their party's nomination for Governor in 2010. The run would be Cuomo's second, following a primary loss in 2002.

NY Senator Convicted of Assault, Faces Calls for Resignation

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:23:24 EDT

New York State Senator Hiram Monserrate faced public calls for his resignation after he was found guilty Thursday of misdemeanor assault, in the criminal trial involving an alleged attack on his girlfriend Karla Giraldo. Monserrate will face sentencing on the misdemeanor assault conviction on December 4.

Going Rouge: The Nation Plans Palin Parody

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:32:36 EDT

If you're planning on heading to the bookstore to pick up the upcoming Sarah Palin book, be careful to read the title closely. The Nation, the liberal monthly magazine, is planning a release of its "Going Rouge," on the very same day Sarah Palin will release her much-anticipated memoire, "Going Rogue."

GOP Pours Hours into New Website, Not New Ideas

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:30:27 EDT

Last week, the Republican Party unveiled the result of hundreds of man hours that went into the redesign of its website, which is now complete with Michael Steele's blog, "Change the Game" (formerly, "What up?" until someone pointed out that might be mildly patronistic). Interesting that all that time went into a new web page, not an alternative health care plan.