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John Kasich (R) Electoral Votes: 18 2008 Presidential Vote: Obama 52%/McCain 47% Senate Incumbent: Sherrod Brown (D) 1st term (56 percent) | Outlook: Leans Democratic For most of the cycle, this Senate
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Mixed Bag of Polling for GOP Freshmen
Oceguera’s 4-point deficit was 5 points better than it was in the firm’s August polling, and President Barack Obama led GOP nominee Mitt Romney, 47 percent to 46 percent.
Obama Asks Where ‘Real Mitt Romney’ Went on Debate Night
Hitting on a theme that was noticeably absent from Obama’s debate rejoinders, the president today referenced Romney’s videotaped comments to donors in which he dismissed the “47 percent” of Americans
Mitt Romney Tweaks Plans, Lands Punches Against Barack Obama
Facing a deficit in battleground state polls, Romney set the tone early on in the debate and tried to redefine his image with voters, given that polls suggest his taped remarks dismissing the “47
Friday’s Numbers: Does Anybody Still Care?
The president’s overall job approval has also inched up, from 47 percent in late August to 50 percent in the most recent survey.
House Democrats Big on Talk, Not on Walk
The Congressional Research Service reported in 2003 that only 47 of the 563 filed since 1931 obtained the required signatures.
Romney Bites at Micro Targeting
For once, he’s not talking about big-government-loving Democrats or that pesky 47 percent. It’s unclear what or who has motivated — Atonement for Seamus? Direct order from Sheldon Adelson?
People for the American Way Airs Hispanic Ads in Ohio, Wisconsin and Virginia
The liberal group’s first spot, “Somos El 47 percent,” targets GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s surreptitiously recorded comments to a private fundraiser in Florida last May.
Texas: Francisco Canseco Internal Poll Showed Him With 10-Point Lead Over Pete Gallego
The poll, conducted Sept. 23-25, showed Canseco up over Gallego 47 percent to 37 percent. Eight percent said they would support “other” and 8 percent were undecided.
Rules of the Game: Shining a Light on Political ‘Dark Money’
not disclose their donors had hit $122.7 million, according to the Center for Responsive Politics – more than twice their totals at the same point in 2010 and 2008, which hovered in the $45 million to $47
Paul Ryan Downplays Mitt Romney’s Debate Performance, Admits to ‘Missteps’
Asked to identify the missteps he believes the campaign has made, Ryan referenced Romney’s videotaped comments about the “47 percent” of Americans who don’t pay income tax and whom Romney described
Mitt Romney Plays the Odds
And now that campaign ads are officially abuzz with GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s famous 47 percent remarks, the faux posters are rolling out.
New Mexico: Could Third-Party Candidate Play Senate Spoiler?
Bolger also notes in the memo that GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney trailed President Barack Obama 47 percent to 40 percent, with Libertarian Gary Johnson, the former Republican New Mexico governor
Massachusetts: New GOP Poll Has Richard Tisei Leading John Tierney
In the September poll, Tierney had a favorable rating of 29 percent and an unfavorable rating of 47 percent. Tisei had a favorable rating of 33 percent and an unfavorable rating of 28 percent.
Nebraska: Bob Kerrey Targets Deb Fischer on Balanced Budget Amendment
When she was asked about remarks by GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney naming 47 percent of Americans as dependent on government, Fischer said, “I am running my own campaign, I have my own views
Jim Webb Dings Mitt Romney on Veterans, Military Service
Webb’s reference to “takers” led into a harsh comments about Romney’s videotaped remarks about the “47 percent” of people who don’t pay income taxes, which Romney described as those “who are dependent
Hawaii: Senate Candidates Appropriating Daniel Inouye, Barack Obama
Lingle has sought to demonstrate moderate views, willingly expressing opposition to Romney, telling the Honolulu Civil Beat after controversial comments surfaced from Romney about 47 percent of Americans
Amid Surge, Obama Camp Guards Against Overconfidence
Obama jumped to a lead of 50 percent to 44 percent in the seven-day Gallup tracking poll, up from 48 percent to 45 percent Tuesday and a 47-percent tie just a few days ago.
John Cornyn Open to Campaign Finance Reform
“I think it would be a worthwhile exercise, not now – not 46 [or] 47 days before the election – but next year, to look at our campaign finance system in light of the Supreme Court decisions and say
Senate Approves CR, Leaves Washington Under Cover of Night
With the majority hanging in the balance with each Senate race – Democrats hold 53 seats while Republicans hold 47 – Reid had pledged to give Tester a vote.