Nevada’s constitution mandates that a special election to fill an open congressional seat be held within 180 days of it being vacated. If Heller takes office on May 3, the special election would have to be held by early November. … Continued
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Mike Huckabee’s Decision Will Shape 2012 GOP Presidential Race
The shape of the Republican presidential race depends on Mike Huckabee. The primary season will be one kind of contest with the former Arkansas governor in the race, and another without him. With Huckabee, the race would feature a favorite … Continued
Romney Gaining On Obama, But Can He Convince Conservatives?
Ford O’Connell discusses how Mitt Romney looks to put the electoral map in play against President Obama by winning independent votes. But first, Romney needs to answer another question: can he convince conservatives that he’s the right person for the … Continued
Gallup: More Than Half Of Americans Still Say U.S. Is In Recession Or Depression
More than half of Americans (55%) describe the U.S. economy as being in a recession or depression, even as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) reports that “the economic recovery is proceeding at a moderate pace.” Another 16% of Americans … Continued
PPP Poll: Mitt Romney Slips, Tim Pawlenty Makes Gains In Nevada
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney continues to lead the rumored Republican presidential field in Nevada, but his support in the state has declined during the past year. The latest numbers from Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling show Romney topping the field with … Continued
Mitt Romney Could Have A GOP Primary Problem
Mitt Romney is seizing the right kind of momentum at the wrong kind of time. Over the past month, the former governor of Massachusetts has seen a dramatic rise in general-election match-ups with President Obama, even as he continues to … Continued
First Read: GOP 2012 Presidential Field Rundown
BARBOUR: The Jackson Clarion Ledger writes that Haley Barbour quit the presidential race when things were going his way: “Even more a factor in 2012 is that fact that tea party voters and other non-establishment Republicans will give GOP contenders like … Continued
Gallup: Seniors Favorable To Ryan Budget Plan
A new Gallup/USA Today poll contains a counterintuitive finding: the age group most receptive to House Budget Chair Paul Ryan‘s plan to deal with the budget – seniors. The poll finds 48 percent of seniors (those 65 and over) support Ryan’s plan … Continued
Rep. Dean Heller Appointed To John Ensign’s U.S. Senate Seat In Nevada
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval (R) announced Wednesday he will appoint Rep. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) to fill Sen. John Ensign’s (R-Nev.) seat. Sandoval praised Heller as “a fiscal conservative who believes in limited government” and rejected the notion of naming a … Continued
Ford O’Connell On Fox News: Trump & The Birther Debate
Ford O’Connell and Josh Block join Jon Scott and Jenna Lee on Fox News’ “Happening Now” to discuss the “Birther” issue, Donald Trump and the credibility of his campaign (video after the intro ad): Watch the latest video at … Continued