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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Opinion · 115th Congress
2018 Midterms: A Missed Opportunity for Republicans
However, isolating those who said the economy was “good” as opposed to “excellent,” Republicans won these voters only 51-47.
Five Thoughts After the Mississippi Senate Race
The GOP majority shifted from 52-48 in January 2017 to 53-47 in January 2019.
Politics · 115th Congress
4 House Races Remain Uncalled, Previously Projected Race in California Narrows
Cindy Hyde-Smith wins her run-off against Democrat Mike Espy next Tuesday in Mississippi, Republicans will hold a 53-47 Senate majority.
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.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Democrats Can’t Check the White House Alone. Neither Can Republicans
James Madison, in Federalist Paper 47, said, “the very definition of tyranny” is the “accumulation of all powers … in the same hands, whether of one, a few or many.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Democratic Victory in Arizona and Nevada Hinges on Latino Turnout
Sinema had a 47-point advantage among Latino voters surveyed in a recent NBC News/Marist poll.
Politics · 115th Congress
Comstock, Wexton Hit the Halloween Parade Trail in Virginia’s 10th
It’s $47 tolls,” one Comstock volunteer shouted, emphasizing the first word like a ghost would say boo. Taxes were also on voters’ minds.
Politics · 115th Congress
Sinema Outpaces McSally in Poll With Help From Early Voters, Independents
Sinema took 51 percent of early voters to McSally’s 47 percent. Forty-four percent of respondents said they had already submitted their ballots. Early voting started in Arizona on Oct. 10th.
Opinion · 115th Congress
What a Green Wave Can’t Hide — It’s Still the Economy, Stupid
This week’s Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll saw President Donald Trump’s job approval rating hit a personal record high of 47 percent (compared to a 49 percent disapproval rating), which raised
Politics · 115th Congress
Poll: Health Care a Top Issue For Midterm Voters
In Florida, 47 percent of voters support regulating the prices of prescription drugs while 23 percent oppose that.
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
3 Ways Congress Can Punish Saudi Arabia
The close floor vote then was 47-53. Were a similar vote held today, it would undoubtedly have more support though it is not clear if enough Republicans would join in to make it veto-proof.
Heard On The Hill · 115th Congress
Cory Gardner Has a Really Good Mitch McConnell Impression
So I said, “Hey Mitch, 47-plus states have legalized some form of marijuana, medical marijuana, CBD.” I said, “Even Utah is most likely gonna legalize medical marijuana this year.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Sen. Sherrod Brown Breaks Ohio Fundraising Record
A September POLITICO/AARP poll put Brown ahead of Renacci by double digits: 47 percent to 31 percent.
Politics · 115th Congress
California Man Charged With Threatening to Kill Sen. Dianne Feinstein
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charged Craig Steven Shaver, 47, of Lancaster, California, with a felony count of attempted criminal threats and possession of a firearm by a felon
Politics · 115th Congress
MacArthur Narrowly Ahead in New Jersey’s 3rd District, Poll Shows
More voters approved of MacArthur’s job performance than disapproved, with 47 percent approving and 38 percent disapproving.
Politics · 115th Congress
Neck-and-Neck Race in Virginia’s 10th District, Comstock Poll Shows
Jennifer Wexton 48 to 47 percent in the survey by McLaughlin & Associates. Only 5 percent of voters were undecided.
Politics · 115th Congress
GOP Poll Puts Morrisey and Manchin Almost Even After Kavanaugh Vote
In a Tarrance Group survey conducted for the Senate Leadership Fund Sept. 23-25, Manchin led Morrisey 47 to 43 percent.
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Dems Want Republicans to Take a Position on ‘Junk’
And on Tuesday, the Wisconsin Democrat filed a discharge petition signed by 47 senators — exceeding the minimum of 30 needed to bypass committee action and bring the resolution to a floor vote.