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Republican strategists are aware of the shortcomings President Donald Trump takes into a 2020 re-election contest, and they are busy focusing on the shortcomings of Democrats to counter that, Rothenberg writes. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

GOP rebranding operation is underway – with Democratic help

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted February 12, 2019 at 5:05am
Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., right, and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., have both launched exploratory committees as they consider bids for president. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Presidential questions for the Democrats, Part II

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted January 31, 2019 at 5:04am
President Donald Trump provided much fodder for Stu Rothenberg's annual end of the year winners and losers column. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Another End-of-the-Year Winners & Losers Column

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted December 11, 2018 at 5:04am
From left, Sen.-elect Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen.-elect Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., talk during a photo-op in Schumer’s office in the Capitol on Tuesday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Maybe Stu Rothenberg Isn’t So Bad at This After All

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted November 13, 2018 at 2:37pm
The North Dakota Senate race looks all but over for Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, Rothenberg writes.  (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Two Elections: Democrats’ Chance of Taking the Senate Fading, House Likely to Flip

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted October 12, 2018 at 11:16am
Barring something unforeseen, Judge Brett Kavanaugh is likely to be confirmed to the Supreme Court. The effect on the midterms is likely to amount to a split decision. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

How Will Kavanaugh Shape the Midterms?

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted October 2, 2018 at 5:05am
National Republicans are hoping the strong economy will boost candidates like Jim Hagedorn, their nominee in Minnesota’s 1st District, seen here campaigning Sunday at the Applefest parade in La Crescent, Minn. However, public polling shows the economy is not at the top of voters’ concerns. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Why It’s NOT the Economy, Stupid

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted September 18, 2018 at 5:05am
Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., is running for Senate, leaving behind a House seat that Hillary Clinton carried in 2016. It’s a prime takeover target for Democrats this fall. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

A Back-of-the-Envelope Look at How the House Could Flip

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted September 6, 2018 at 5:03am
President Donald Trump makes remarks to the media upon arriving in the Capitol for a meeting on immigration with House Republicans on June 19. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Opinion: Where Do We Go From Here?

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted June 28, 2018 at 5:00am
President Donald Trump pauses to make a remark to the media as he arrives for a House Republican caucus meeting at the Capitol in June. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Analysis: The Wrong Fight at the Wrong Time for the GOP

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted June 21, 2018 at 5:04am