Politics · 115th Congress
Where Republicans, Democrats Stand Heading Into 2019
According to November’s exit poll, 48 percent of respondents had a favorable view of the Democratic Party, while an almost equal 47 percent had an unfavorable view.
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Politics · 115th Congress
Bill Nelson Concedes Florida Senate Race After Hand Recount
While there is a run-off still to come in Mississippi, the Scott win makes it most likely the Senate Republicans will hold a 53-47 majority in the 116th Congress.
Politics · 115th Congress
Ohio Race Was Worth Millions to Outside Groups in August. Now? Not So Much
A survey for O’Connor’s campaign in September found the race was nearly tied, with Balderson up 47 percent to 46 percent.
Politics · 115th Congress
Dems Rip Page From GOP Playbook to Fight Trump’s Pollution Rollback
John Kennedy of Louisiana, were able to pass a Congressional Review Act resolution earlier this summer to nullify the Federal Communication Commission’s rollback of net neutrality regulations on a 52-47
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Passes Spending Package, Rejects Trump’s Proposed Cuts
The votes were: 50-47, rejecting an amendment from Vermont Democrat Patrick J. Leahy to add $250 million for grants to states to strengthen security of their election systems.
Democratic Candidates Should Be Bolder on Gun Control, Poll Finds
The sample makeup was 47 percent Democrats, 38 percent Republicans, and 15 percent independents. But the bigger takeaway is who was influenced.
Politics · 115th Congress
Democrats Keep Raking In the Cash After Costly Primaries
(Her Republican opponent, Marty Nothstein, also had a cash uptick, ending the second quarter with $178,000 on hand, a 47 percent increase from his pre-primary report.)
Politics · 115th Congress
South Carolina’s Mark Sanford Falls in GOP Primary
Katie Arrington was leading Sanford 51 percent to 47 percent when The Associated Press called the race.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: A Midterm Environment Is Beginning to Take Shape, but Beware the Late Decider
Voters have more confidence in Republicans than Democrats to handle the economy (47 percent to 38 percent), jobs (45 percent to 38 percent), and taxes (43 percent to 39 percent).
How Vulnerable is Deb Fischer in Nebraska?
likely voters conducted by Meeting Street Research for the Fischer campaign, however, showed the senator with a 51-34 percent advantage over Raybould in a head-to-head matchup and Republicans with a 47
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: The Big Test for Business
A recent Winning the Issues survey found awareness of these actions going from 55 percent in February to 47 percent in March.
Politics · 115th Congress
Inquiries to Congressional Office of Compliance Fell in 2017
The initiation of formal complaint resolutions remained mostly steady at 47, down two. The cost of settlements, eight in all, totaled $934,754.
Illinois Primaries: Ratings Changes in Two Races
Bustos had nearly $2.6 million in the bank and will be able to boast about winning re-election over another under-funded opponent in a northwest Illinois district that Trump won with 47 percent in preparation
Politics · 115th Congress
The Fight for a Disappearing District in Pennsylvania
“It’s kind of lame, to be honest with you,” Joseph Obenour, a 47-year-old nurse from Cuddy, said of the changing districts after a rally for Lamb in Moon Township last week.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Independents Can Help GOP Withstand Blue Wave
Gillespie was unable to expand the Republican reach to independents though he won them 50 percent to 47 percent.
Politics · 115th Congress
Organizing the Senate Can Sometimes Get Messy
The way the Senate divided, Republicans held a 48-47 majority. With Morse the independent and with Republican Richard Nixon assuming the vice presidency, the GOP could hold sway over the chamber.
Rating Change: Meehan Seat More Vulnerable for GOP
Recent presidential results:Hillary Clinton carried it over Donald Trump, 49 percent to 47 percent in 2016; Mitt Romney over President Barack Obama 50 percent to 49 percent in 2012, according to calculations
Rating Update: Race for Issa’s Open Seat Remains a Toss-Up for Now
Dianne Feinstein 53 percent to 47 percent, even though she lost statewide by 25 points. There is a case to be made that Issa’s retirement might improve GOP chances of holding the seat.
Ratings Change: Open Seat Shifts California Race to Toss-Up
The 39th District could still be fundamentally Republican, considering 2012, when Mitt Romney carried it 51 percent to 47 percent and Republican Elizabeth Emken outperformed Democratic Sen.
Politics · 115th Congress
Northeastern Lawmakers Unite Against Trump Offshore Drilling Plan
But Trump’s Interior Department revealed a five-year plan proposing 47 potential lease sales to energy companies through 2024, including two in the North Atlantic region from Maine to New Jersey.