Romney Wins Debate, But How Much Does It Matter? October 4, 2012 It’s pretty obvious who turned in a stronger performance in the first presidential debate last night. And it certainly wasn’t
Election Tilts toward Obama, Senate Democrats September 27, 2012 Three weeks after the Democratic National Convention, we see little indication that the lead President Barack Obama took after it
WHAT WILL BE THE NEXT SENATE SHOCKER? September 13, 2012 In nearly every Senate election going back 40 years, there’s been at least one jaw-dropping outcome on Election Day —
Goodbye Charlotte and 60 Days to Go September 7, 2012 (CHARLOTTE, NC) — Whenever the Library of America — the publisher that releases those elegant volumes with white, cursive writing
OBAMA ’12: THE ECHOES OF INCUMBENTS PAST September 7, 2012 Every reelection campaign is different because every president and the circumstances of each election are diverse. Barack Obama’s challenges are
Romney, Ryan, Republicans and… Eastwood? August 31, 2012 “On the day before Major McKinley was nominated for the presidency, an artist distinguished for the fetching touch of his
The Conventions: How Big a Bounce? August 23, 2012 The conventions are upon us, and the Crystal Ball team will be reporting live from Tampa and Charlotte. Follow @larrysabato,
Mitt Hops on the Ryan Express August 11, 2012 Finally, the Veepstakes is over — and Paul Ryan is the winner. What does the Ryan pick mean for the
PLAN OF ATTACK: OBAMA, ROMNEY AND THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE April 26, 2012 The presidential election could very well come down to one state — which one? We offer our thoughts on the
VEEPWATCH, PART 2: First, do no harm — Our VP contenders April 12, 2012 As part 2 of our Veepwatch series, we’re unveiling our VP possibilities chart. See our video and also our full
TILTING THE TOSS UPS – The eight races that will decide the Senate March 22, 2012 Ah, the Senate. The battle for control fascinates us — and all election observers — because there are so many
Romney Set to Dominate Race through April March 15, 2012 Three of the four candidates for the Republican presidential nomination — Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul — might
Super Tuesday recap: No end in sight for the Republican contest March 7, 2012 For Buckeye State political watchers on Super Tuesday, there was a general election feel on a Republican primary election night.
Santorum’s Super Headache: Why his best Super Tuesday outcome might be stalemate March 1, 2012 What’s the outlook for Super Tuesday? A mixed bag of possibilities for GOP presidential candidates Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt
Romney’s sigh of relief February 28, 2012 Phew! The sound you hear is the loud sigh of relief from the Romney campaign. A great deal was on