Archive for March, 2010

Does Battle Creek think health-care reform is GRRRREAT?

Does Battle Creek think health-care reform is GRRRREAT?

This district will be at the epicenter of a major battle for that seat in the fall, and that race certainly will garner the attention of political pundits throughout the nation…

Iowa 3: Liberties and rights

Iowa 3: Liberties and rights

Iowa’s state motto says a lot about the mindset of those who live in that state: Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain. How will they react to Cong. Boswell’s support of health care reforms?

Illinois targets feeling the Independent heat

Illinois targets feeling the Independent heat

Three swing districts in President Obama’s home state are mirroring the rest of the Midwest in Independents’ reaction to the passage of his health care reform package–and will undoubtedly whet the appetites of their challengers.

Health care and bratwurst in Wisconsin

Health care and bratwurst in Wisconsin

As we’ve seen throughout the nation, Independent voters will be the key to the re-election bid of these and other incumbents.

Yes.  Yes.  Yes...er...NO.

Yes. Yes. Yes…er…NO.

Independents may be the key to the re-election efforts of this trio of Ohio U.S. Representatives. How did that key group respond?

Stupak's gambit

Stupak’s gambit

The health of Michigan State hoopster Kalin Lucsas isn’t the only health-care issue on the mind of Michigan voters…

Is there a gender gap in Health Care Reform?

Is there a gender gap in Health Care Reform?

You may be surprised…

Illinois: an early compilation of key districts

Illinois: an early compilation of key districts

Harbinger for the fall?

Harbinger for the fall?

Republican businessman Tim Burns and Democrat Mark Critz are vying for this seat that is open due to the death of John Murtha.

IL Approve: 46.65%     Disapprove:  49.54%     Unsure: 3.81%

IL Approve: 46.65% Disapprove: 49.54% Unsure: 3.81%

The Land of Lincoln may be home base for President Obama, but it joins other Midwestern states having slightly higher disapproval-over approval-ratings.