Politics · 115th Congress
First-Term Presidents and State of the Union Big Asks
The GOP started with thin margins — 48 senators to the Democrats’ 47 and one independent, and a House advantage of 221-213 with one independent.
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Rating Change: New Jersey Open Seat Shifts to Toss-Up
61 percent), median age: 43 (national average: 38) Recent presidential results: Trump over Hillary Clinton 49 percent to 48 percent in 2016, Mitt Romney over President Barack Obama 52 percent to 47
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
Politics · 115th Congress
Analysis: Tough Road Ahead for Ryan in 2018
The 47-year-old (who turns 48 on Jan. 29) said he doesn’t anticipate spending his entire adult life in Washington.
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.
Rating Change: Virginia Senate Race Moves to Solid Democratic
In 2012, Democrat Tim Kaine defeated Allen 53 percent to 47 percent when Webb decided not to seek re-election.
Politics · 115th Congress
House Seats You Think Can’t Flip but Might
Pombo’s 61 percent showing in 2004 fell to 47 percent in 2006. And Arizona’s J.D.
Politics · 115th Congress
47 Images of the Wild Ride That Was 2017 in Congress
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)47. December 12: Alabama Democrat Doug Jones and his wife celebrate his victory over Moore at the Sheraton in Birmingham.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Poised to Set Record for Appeals Court Judges
He cleared a procedural hurdle Monday when the Senate voted 48-47 to invoke cloture and shut off debate. A final vote on confirmation is expected Tuesday.
Policy · 115th Congress
Partial Repeal of Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax an Option, Thune Says
The Senate voted Wednesday 51-47 to go to conference with the House. Businesses have pushed back against the last-minute GOP decision to keep the current 20 percent corporate AMT.
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Agrees to Tax Bill Conference With House
The 51-47 party-line vote was largely a formality.
Politics · 115th Congress
Poll: Two-Thirds Say GOP Tax Plan Favors Rich
In Dec. 2013, 47 percent of respondents to the poll said they preferred Republicans to win control of the U.S. House and Senate, compared to 42 percent who preferred Democratic majorities.
Politics · 115th Congress
Analysis: 4 Takeaways From Trump’s First Turkey Pardoning
Soon, the former New York real estate mogul who was once more famous for luxury hotels, a gold-plated Manhattan penthouse and the television boardroom of “The Apprentice,” was face-to-face with a 47-pound
Politics · 115th Congress
Congress Took Three Decades to Come This Far, Sexual Harassment Victim Says
Bates, who was 47 at the time, apologized for kidding and flirting with women on his staff but maintained he was not guilty of sexual harassment.
Rating Change: LoBiondo Retirement Makes GOP Seat More Vulnerable
And Democrat Cory Booker lost the 2nd District to Republicans in both the 2013 (53 percent to 46 percent) and 2014 (50 percent to 47 percent) Senate elections, according to calculations by Daily Kos Elections
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: The Watergate Tweets of @RealTrickyDick
@RealTrickyDick (at 11:47 a.m.): !!!!????###&&&%%% Despite the constant negative press COVFEFE … That was the last tweet from the account of @RealTrickyDick.