May 06 Obama, Democrats try to strike balance on climate change, energy politics By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Obama leans into climate change But Democrats remain divided on Keystone Another good poll for Republicans McConnell pivots to general election The Iowa candidate who brought you castration is now packing heat in her… Continue reading
May 05 Preview of Tuesday’s primary contests By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: What to watch in Tuesday’s elections All eyes on N.C. Senate race Tea party challenges, but establishment looks to hold strong One race that represents why Republicans don’t embrace immigration reform Clay Aiken in nasty… Continue reading
May 02 Obama, Merkel look for united front on Ukraine By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe, Rachel Wellford As more fighting has broken out in Eastern Ukraine, President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be looking for a show of unity on the situation when they meet Friday at the White House. But if you want to… Continue reading
May 01 Does the tea party still have the juice? By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe The midterm election primary season kicks off in earnest Tuesday with elections in North Carolina, Ohio, and Indiana. Get this: There are 13 states with primaries in May. It’s always nice when instead of just talking about races, you get… Continue reading
Apr 30 Health care law not quite yet what the doctor ordered for Democrats By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: fresh polls are giving President Obama and Democrats a midterm headache, especially when it comes to the Affordable Care Act and the political engagement of millennial voters. And the White House and Senate make a… Continue reading
Apr 29 Which is worse? The Decider or Mr. Cautious By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe, Rachel Wellford Today in the Morning Line: Obama wanted to be transformational, and is now a singles hitter? Is decisiveness the best policy? Post/ABC poll offers warning signs to Democrats Rough day for House GOP Obama defends foreign policy: We’ve noted… Continue reading
Apr 28 Congress returns to full plate, if it chooses to do anything with it By Terence Burlij, Domenico Montanaro, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Lawmakers return to Washington Monday after a two-week recess with a long list of issues demanding their attention, but with a limited appetite for addressing any major pieces of legislation in advance of November’s midterm elections. Continue reading
Apr 25 Morning Line’s Top 10 Senate races By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Our inaugural Senate rankings Eight of the top 10 most likely to change control are Democratic-held seats The top eight are all states Mitt Romney won in 2012 and by an average of 15 points… Continue reading
Apr 24 Expansive gun law to test Democrats By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe, Rachel Wellford Today in the Morning Line: How do Michelle Nunn, Jason Carter deal with Georgia gun law? Obama says more Russia sanctions are “teed up” Landrieu gets down to business Is the oldest member of Congress being pushed out because of… Continue reading
Apr 23 New poll gives Senate Democrats hope in the South By Terence Burlij, Domenico Montanaro, Simone Pathe, Rachel Wellford Today in the Morning Line: Southern states could hold fate of Democratic majority in Senate Battle for women voters hits airwaves in Colorado, Michigan In defense of Stu Rothenberg Line items: Clawson wins Florida GOP primary, Dole heads back out… Continue reading